Temporary Reference Librarian

Overview

The Temporary Reference Librarian works to serve the educational, research and information needs of the University community by providing research assistance to students, faculty, residents, fellows, and employees of New York Medical College. Reporting to the Associate Director, USER Services, this is a position that requires strong biomedical search and reference skills .

Responsibilities

• Performs literature searches, and conducts search consultations for students, residents, and faculty.

• Uses PubMed, Embase, EndNote, LibGuides, and other resources.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a public services orientation, and demonstrated written and spoken communication skills.

• Previous employment as a health sciences librarian.

Minimum Salary

USD $20.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $25.00/Hr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2026-13574

Position Type Temporary Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Library

FLSA Status Non-Exempt