User Services Librarian - Newburgh Campus

About SUNY Orange:

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.

Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) and has been named a Military Friendly college.

The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community. 

Job Description:

The User Services Librarian is responsible for providing primary managerial oversight for circulation and interlibrary loan services at the Newburgh Campus Library. 

The User Services Librarian instructs, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates assigned personnel and is responsible for the completion of local Library Management System upgrades and maintenance relating to the circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve components. The User Services Librarian manages the library's social media presence and maintains the library's web site, LibGuides and utilization of the College's course management system. This position  will work closely with the Library Instruction Team, teach research strategy and the effective use of library resources in an active, course-related information literacy instruction program and collaborates with faculty to integrate library use into the curriculum and achieve instructional goals. This position also participates in the reference services desk rotation and online chat reference, including weekends and evening hours.

Requirements:

Education Required:  Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited academic institution.

Experience Required: Experience and knowledge of electronic information resources and technologies.  Familiarity with an integrated library system and circulation department functions.          

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Experience with lliad and OCLC resource sharing.
• Experience teaching library instruction classes.
• Supervisory experience.
• Community college or higher-education experience.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervising personnel, coworkers, all constituents and the public.
• Perform well under pressure, within time constraints, with a high degree of accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate workflow while dealing with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to present complex information and data in a coherent fashion.
• Must be able to travel between the College's two campuses and other sites.
• Bilingual Skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: November 15, 2026

Position begins: ASAP

Salary:  This is a 10 month Faculty position with a budgeted annual salary of $63,981per the faculty contract.

SUNY Orange offers a very competitive benefits package which includes excellent low cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.

Application Instructions:

Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
• Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
  1. How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
  2. How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?

After submitting your resume the subsequent pages will enable you to upload the additional documents.

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.

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