Visiting Assistant Librarian

Position Title Visiting Assistant Librarian Department University Libraries Posting Number F260010 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year  Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Libraries are accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future Visiting Assistant Librarian positions. These non-tenure track assignments will be filled as full-time or part-time positions depending on operational needs. Appointments are expected to last one to three years and are reviewed for renewal on an annual basis. The campus and library unit will vary based on the assignment.

As a Visiting Assistant Librarian, you may perform a variety of duties including:

* Teaching Libraries' workshops and classes to undergraduate and graduate students.

* Assisting with the Libraries' scholarly publishing and open education resource initiatives.

* Surveying, arranging, describing, and processing institutional and manuscript collections.

* Identifying missing or incomplete accession documentation for collections.

* Performing original and/or copy cataloging of material.

* Assisting with bibliographic maintenance duties.

* Processing library material acquisitions in a variety of formats.

* Processing patron borrowing and lending requests.

* Providing reference services.

* Gathering, organizing, and evaluating electronic resource licensing information.

* Completing special projects.

This is a pooled posting; positions are filled on an as needed basis.

The University Libraries is a welcoming multicultural environment that serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons. Our employees, services, collections, and policies honor and reflect this diversity, and we invite individuals whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization to apply.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

* A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution OR a PhD related to the duties of the position.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

* Prior work experience using a cloud-based library services platform such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo or a local integrated library system.

* Must be able to problem-solve and provide analytical solutions using existing guidelines, policies, and procedures.

* Must be able to work independently without day-to-day supervision and function effectively within a team setting.

* Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Job Type As assigned Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Jesse Meyer Contact's Pronouns he/him Contact's Title Libraries HR Officer Contact's Email ublibjob Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 01/28/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant