#GivingTuesday

Giving Tuesday is that time of year where you can contribute to the university’s fundraising campaign! You can donate and learn more about the library’s fundraising efforts.

This year’s goals include:

Increase the number of white noise generators available in the Library for student silent use

Redesign and upgrade the Library’s study room furniture and facilities

Continue supporting field research trips and invited lectures in the Library’s interdisciplinary teaching and learning efforts

Your gift will support students, faculty, staff, and alumni by offering access to academic resources, information technology, and study space.

The Ursula C. Schwerin Library supports all members of the City Tech community through our collections, services, and programs. We help students, faculty, and staff build critical research skills and connect with knowledge in their disciplines. The library offers access to academic resources, information technology, and study space. Our collections provide our students with opportunities for intellectual exploration, and library faculty empower students to find and critically evaluate information. Find more information at https://library.citytech.cuny.edu.

Now hiring! Part-time reference and instruction librarians for Spring 2025

City Tech Library seeks to hire Reference and Instruction librarians for part-time work during the Spring 2025 semester, which runs from January 25 to May 22, 2025. Adjunct reference and instruction librarians will be responsible for providing high quality reference service in person and online, for teaching in-person library instruction classes, and for contributing to instructional design and outreach projects. Other projects, including blogging, maintaining library guides and tutorials, assisting with collection development, occasional website updates, and collaborating on promotion and outreach efforts are within the scope of this position.

Successful candidates will have experience working in an academic library, experience providing in-person and online library reference, experience with library instruction, the ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals, and excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact positively with colleagues, students, faculty, staff in the library and at the college. Experience with LibGuides and WordPress preferred.

Shifts during the Spring 2025 semester will likely be scheduled between 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday, with a possibility of occasional reference desk shifts on weeknights from 5pm-9pm and Saturdays from 10am-5pm. The successful candidates will be able to work around 15 hours per week over 2 or 3 weekdays. Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLIS; an additional graduate degree is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV by email to Prof. Anne Leonard at Anne.Leonard81@login.cuny.edu. The position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately. Preference is given to applications submitted before December 18.

Hourly rate: approximately $50 per hour; consult the PSC-CUNY salary schedule for non-teaching adjunct hourly rates.

Need help with your writing? Visit the City Tech Writing Center!

Your City Tech Writing Center is available for in-person and online writing support for any writing you might be working on: essays, OpenLab posts, lab reports, resumes, cover letters, creative work, emails, speeches, presentations…not just your English homework! The Writing Center offers 45-minute, one-on-one sessions with tutors, in-person and online. No matter which phase you’re at in your process, from initial brainstorm to final draft, the Writing Center is there to support you. Sign-up or reach out through the links below to learn more!

The Writing Center is located in Room G-608, 6th floor of the General Building.

Make an appointment, email them with any questions, or follow them on Instagram!

TONIGHT 11/21: Dr. Cheryl D. Miller Book Event

Join the Communication Design department of City Tech, CUNY, for an exciting evening with renowned designer, author, historian, and educator Dr. Cheryl D. Miller as she discusses her latest book, Here: Where The Black Designers Are feat. COMD Prof. Emeritus Dorothy Hayes!

Free tickets

Club Hour: Casual Meet and Greet
6 pm: Designer Spotlight, presentation, Q&A, and book signing

Please note: The Communication Design Department will donate to the library copies of Here: Where The Black Designers in the near future.

13 Driver’s Licenses Screening December 3rd at 5:30PM

Prof. Terao of the Entertainment Technology Department is screening the film, 13 Driver’s Licenses on Tuesday, December 3rd, in the Academic Complex Theater. Prof. Terao

Synopsis: The discovery of 13 confiscated driver’s licenses from 1938 leads a small German town to face its past. With no other clue except for those licenses, a group of high-school students and their tenacious teacher research the fates of the 13 Jewish driver’s license holders. A year later, an unexpected turn takes place. The modern-day Germans and some of the Jewish descendants from overseas gather in “their hometown,” and a fortuitous friendship begins.

Find out more including registration to attend.

Faculty Workshop, November 20, Peer Review & OER

Peer Review & OER
Wednesday, November 20th, 11am-12pm

In this workshop, we will explain the differences between open and traditional peer review models, share existing examples of review processes for open educational resources, and discuss the needs and wants of faculty as they relate to review of OER.

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Participants are encouraged to bring questions to the sessions; no level of familiarity with the topic is required. Workshops will be conducted remotely over Zoom. Part-time faculty who participate will be compensated at their hourly non-teaching adjunct rate for attending.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Joshua Peach, OER Librarian, at jpeach@citytech.cuny.edu

Workshop, Dec. 4, Get Organized! Zotero Basics

Zotero logo Get Organized! Zotero Basics
Dec. 4, 4-5 PM
Attendees will learn the capabilities of this powerful, free open-source reference management software program. The session covers the functionalities of the Zotero client, adding the Zotero plugin to your browser, and importing citations to generate a bibliography. To maximize our workshop time, please download Zotero from https://www.zotero.org and create your username and password in the Zotero client software by going to EDIT > PREFERENCES > >SYNC
Registration

Call for Applicants: January 2025 Open Educational Practices Institute for Part-Time Faculty

The OER Team at City Tech Library is seeking applications for the January Open Educational Practices Institute for Part-Time Faculty. (Chairs and full-time faculty, please recommend to your part-time colleagues!) The Institute provides asynchronous and synchronous virtual training on using free and openly-licensed materials for courses and foregrounding student-centered pedagogical approaches.

More specifically, participants will learn and discuss:

  • How to identify OER and other free and open resources
  • How copyright, open licensing, and fair use works in the context of course materials
  • How to make your course materials more accessible
  • How to bring student-centered pedagogy into your open educational practices

As a culmination to the intensive, participants will redesign a class activity or assignment using free and open resources that incorporate student-centered pedagogical principles. To qualify as a zero-cost OER, faculty can select course materials that are:

  • Open educational resources that are Creative Commons (openly) licensed, including, but not limited to, open textbooks
  • Public domain materials
  • Freely available web resources that do not violate copyright
  • Library-licensed digital resources, including articles and eBooks

Eligibility

Part-time faculty members at City Tech in any discipline with an active appointment are eligible to apply.

Faculty commitments/compensation

Participants will be compensated with a $1200 stipend for a commitment of 20 hours of project work, including asynchronous work and synchronous virtual training sessions. Participants will need to be available to attend all four synchronous sessions to receive the stipend. The final project must be completed by Friday, February 14, 2025.

Institute Dates

  • Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 10am-12pm
  • Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 10am-12pm
  • Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 10am-12pm
  • Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, 10am-12pm

 

Please fill out the OEP Institute application by November 25, 2024. If you have questions about the Institute or application process, please contact Joshua Peach, OER Librarian

Job posting: Access Services Librarian

Access Services Librarian – Instructor or Assistant Professor

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

New York City College of Technology (City Tech), City University of New York, is the largest public baccalaureate college of technology in the Northeast. The college awards both associate and baccalaureate degrees that allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education.

The Ursula C. Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, seeks a library faculty member at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank to serve as Access Services Librarian. The Access Services Librarian will lead, coordinate, support, and supervise library circulation and reserve services, working with colleagues in the library, the college and university. The Access Services Librarian will also offer reference service and be responsible for designated areas of subject specialist work. All members of the library faculty must maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievement and publication, and service.

The Ursula C. Schwerin Library is committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. This is a twelve-month renewable appointment. The Assistant Professor is a tenure-track position. In order for an Instructor to be recommended for appointment to Assistant Professor, candidates will be expected to complete a second master’s degree or doctoral degree within five years of appointment.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Access Services Librarian will:

  • Coordinate, develop, and evaluate procedures involving the lending and returning of library materials, policies, workflows, and procedures.
  • Serve as representative for Alma services in partnership with the CUNY Office of Library Services.
  • Formulate and implement circulation and reserves policies and procedures in response to evolving operational needs.
  • Manage and administer the library’s print and electronic reserves and maintain awareness of best practices, implementing as future needs arise.
  • Coordinate and evaluate stacks maintenance operations, in consultation with collection management and cataloging librarians.
  • Supervise, train, and oversee scheduling for four to five technical support staff and part time library assistants in a hybrid work environment.
  • Provide comprehensive reference consultation to members of the college community in person and online. Develop and maintain knowledge of resources in general reference areas and degree fields.
  • Serve as a subject librarian and faculty liaison in an assigned area, with responsibilities including collection development, website content creation in areas of specialization, and consultation with subject faculty regarding resources and services, including information literacy and instruction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second master’s degree OR doctorate is required for appointment as Assistant Professor. If appointed as Instructor, the candidate will be expected to complete an additional graduate degree within 5 years (CUNY tuition remission is available). Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in library access services or related field, preferably in an academic or research library
  • Supervisory experience
  • An interest in scholarship or creative achievement appropriate for a tenure-track position
  • Strong analytical, organizational, planning, oral, and written communication skills
  • Background, experience, or degree in STEM fields, especially health sciences or engineering technologies
  • Experience with coordinating a service area composed of multiple team members
  • Awareness of current trends in scholarly communication, including open access publishing and open educational resources
  • Knowledge of assessment practices in libraries and higher education
  • Familiarity with Alma, OCLC, Springshare, or related products
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities skills, a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and committees in a diverse library and college/university community

COMPENSATION

Instructor: $65,471 – $74,417

Assistant Professor: $75,465 – $93,134

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests as a single document.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after November 29, 2024.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29267

Location

NYC College of Technology

City Tech Celebrates :: Día de los Muertos

 

Professor Inés Corujo Martín of the Humanities department and City Tech’s Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Committee, working with local Mexican artist Daniel Valle (@danielvalleart), has mounted another vibrant exhibit in the library’s display cases. This time, in celebration of Día de los Muertos.

Daniel Valle is a multidisciplinary and self-taught artist. Originally from Mexico, he has spent most of his life in New York City. Daniel seeks to communicate the history and values of Mexican culture through his authentic creations.

 What is Día de los Muertos?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, including Guatemala and Ecuador, to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. It is observed every year on November 1st and 2nd. The roots of Día de los Muertos trace back to Indigenous traditions, particularly those of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, which viewed death as a natural part of the life cycle. Unlike Halloween, Día de los Muertos is a colorful, vibrant celebration that sees death as a joyful part of life, reuniting the living and dead.

Ofrendas (altars)
A traditional altar set up is usually decorated with pan de muerto, candles, cempasúchil, photos of the deceased, calaveras, personal items, and favorite foods. The ofrenda is both a tribute and a way for families to feel connected to their loved ones, blending indigenous traditions with Catholic influences.

Traditional ofrenda. Courtesy of student Jessica Morán (HSMG, ‘24).

In Mexico, parades are held in the streets with music and dancing. People attend festivals decorated with papel picado (intricate paper cut) and cempasúchil (marigolds). Families make ofrendas (altars) dedicated to the deceased that include papel picado, cempasúchil, pan de muerto (bread), sugar skulls, fruit, beverages, candles, photographs, and other items.

The HSI committee and Daniel invite students of Hispanic heritage to submit images of your ofrendas (altars).  using the QR code on the flyer below. Or by clicking here.

 


A selection of related titles from our collection:


Hispanic American religious cultures

Our America : the Latino presence in American art

*Thank you to Professor Inés Corujo Martín for her contributions to this post.