TODAY at noon: Dental Hygiene Student Fundraiser in the Academic Building Lobby

Please support SADHA and kick off the holiday season with a smile!  We will be selling holiday toothbrush kits that are great for gift giving this holiday season. Separate toothbrushes and other dental products will be available as well. Thank you for your continued support and we hope everyone enjoys the holiday season. 

Thursday, December 5
12:30 PM to 2 PM
Academic Building Lobby

For more information, contact Prof. Cristina Masino.

Know Your Rights Event, December 5th, 12:15pm A-806

Know Your Rights, DACA, Immigrant Families, Students and Trans Communities: A Post-Election Workshop

What: An informal teach-in for students, faculty and staff preparing support for the upcoming administration, with legal and mutual aid strategies to look out for the vulnerable, immigrants, transgender, and queer people.

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • 12:15 pm – 1pm 
  • 285 Jay Street, 8th Floor, Human Services Conference Room, A-806

Speakers:

Gabriella Collantes-Woods, CUNY-NYCCT Immigrant Success Liaison at City Tech

Zenayda Bonilla | Consultant| Peer Advocate, South Brooklyn Sanctuary, Special Initiative for New Arrivals (SINA) 

Benjamin Shepard, Professor Human Services Department.

Smita Dewan, Associate Professor, Human Services Department

#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.

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.

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

Alumni Donnell Suggs Discussion on October 30th at 3pm at A105

Please join us Wednesday, 10/30 at 3pm in A105 to hear from City Tech alum and Editor-in-Chief of The Atlanta Voice, Mr. Donnell Suggs. Mr. Suggs will be zooming in from the presidential campaign trail to speak about how his City Tech education has informed his career in journalism. All are most welcome.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Caroline Hellman, caroline.hellman72@citytech.cuny.edu.

On campus spaces for online courses

Looking for a space to participate in your online class on campus? The following areas are available.

AtoL Computer Labs:

Computer stations in G600 and V217 (8-11 in each room, including Macs) will be marked with colored stickers to indicate priority use for students enrolled in online courses.

Computer Lab Hours (when campus is open):

G600:
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 6pm;
Friday 10am-5pm

V217:
Monday – Thursday, 11am – 6pm;
Friday 11am – 5pm

Library Study Rooms:
Students can use the study rooms in the library to participate in bring-your-on-device online courses.

More information on how to book a study room

Study room policies

Library Hours (when campus is open):
L534, L535, L536, L537, L538 (enter on 4th floor):
Monday – Thursday 9am – 9pm;
Friday 9am-7pm;
Saturday 10am-5pm

Please note that the library’s 5th floor is intended for silent study.