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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Librarian
Department
University Libraries
Posting Number
F260010
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60808
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
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
Driving Requirements
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@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-1318
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