Library search committees should review the following information:
PROCESS SUMMARY: Library Recruitment Info for Hiring Managers, Search Committees and Chairs
- LinkedIn Learning training video on Unconscious Bias, approximately 37 minutes. Sign in with Cornell netid and password.
- Checklist for supervisors and search committee chairs.
BEFORE POSTING
- University Policy on Filling Vacancies (policy 6.6.1)
- Library Position Justification Form
- Cornell University Library Procedure 13 - academic appointment of Librarians
- Cornell University Library Procedure 39 - search procedures for academic appointments
- Library Search Committee Training - All search committee members should view the Unconscious Bias video via LinkedIn Learning early in the search process - preferably before reviewing applications. It is approximately 50 minutes long. Log in with your Cornell netid and password.
- Identify search committee members
- Search committee meets with Library HR recruiter to review SPD and position announcement, as well as reviewing information about how to conduct a search.
SCREENING/INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES
- Generic Candidate Evaluation Tool - modify with required and preferred qualifications to fit each search
- Diversity, equity and inclusion interview questions
- Sample rubric for evaluating diversity, equity and inclusion
- Skills for Success Interview Questions
- Leadership Skills for Success Interview Questions
- Interview Tips
- Lawful and Unlawful Employment Inquiries
CHECKING REFERENCES (for academic searches only; non-academic positions go through on-line Harver/Checkster process)
- Sample reference checking questions - 1
- Sample reference checking questions - 2
- Employment verification/Background check) - mandatory process and offer is contingent on successful completion
MAKING THE OFFER
- Selection and Non-Selection Report - This completed form must be provided to Library HR PRIOR to a verbal offer being made.
ACTIVE CUL SEARCHES
Status = Accepting applications → Reviewing applications → Interviewing → Offer Accepted (start date: <<DATE>>)
| Department | Position Title / Band, term | Search Chair | Requisition | Posting Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTS | Inputting and Student Coordinator / TSA IV, Band D | Adam Chandler | WDR-00032470 | 07/27/2022 | Accepting applications |
| LTS | Print and Electronic Monograph Ordering and Receiving Assistant / TSA IV, Band D (part-time) | You Lee Chun | WDR-00032429 | 07/20/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Fine Arts Library | Public Services Assistant / Public Services Assistant IV, Band D, (Part-Time) | Brennen Feint | WDR-00032465 | 7/19/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| Mann Library | Evening Supervisor, Stacks Assistant / Public Services Assistant IV, Band D, (Part-Time) | Shayla Harrington | WDR-00032406 | 7/15/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| CU Press | Academic Marketing Coordinator for the CU Press / Publications Assistant III, Band C | Martyn Beeny | WDR-00032232 | 07/07/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Catherwood Library | Access Services Assistant / Public Services Assistant III, Band C | Billy Cote | WDR-00032178 | 7/1/2022 | Interviewing |
| Mann Library | Information and Public Services Assistant, TEMP, 8 or 9 months/39 hours per week, benefits-eligible | Tom Ottaviano | WDR-00032092 | 06/28/2022 | Interviewing |
| Annex | Circulation/Collection Management Assistant / Public Services Assistant IV, Band D | Cammie Wyckoff | WDR-00031931 | 06/21/2022 | Interviewing |
| CU Press | Marketing Assistant / Comm Asst II, Band B | Martyn Beeny | WDR-00031803 | 06/13/2022 | Interviewing |
| RMC | Reproductions Coordinator / Collections Asst IV, Band D | Julia Gardner | WDR-0031497 | 05/23/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| LTS | Acquisitions Specialist for Chinese Language Materials / TSA IV, Band D | You Lee Chun | WDR-00031405 | 05/17/2022 | Interviewing |
| Mann Library | Evidence Synthesis and Applied Health Sciences Librarian | Erica Johns | WDR-00031292 | 5/9/2022 | Search paused |
| RMC | Senior Manuscript Processor/ Collections Asst V, Band E | Katerina Dimitriadou-Shuster | WDR-00031118 | 04/29/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| RMC | (2 positions) Digital Processor and Manuscript Processor / Collections Asst IV, 3-year term appointment, Band D | Freddy Loew | WDR-00030229 | 04/29/2022 | Accepting applications |
| CUL-IT | Cloud Systems Administrator / System Administrator III, Band F (2 positions) | Debra Howell | WDR-00030781 | 04/11/2022 | Interviewing |
| Olin & Uris Libraries | Engaged Learning Librarian - Academic | Ashley Shea | WDR-00030363 | 3/11/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 12/01/2022) |
| Mann Library | Critical Pedagogy and Equity Librarian - Academic | Ashley Shea | WDR-00030325 | 3/9/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 08/15/2022) |
| LTS, Cataloging & Metadata Services | Supervisory Cataloger / Cataloger, Band E | Laura E. Daniels | WDR-00029645 | 02/01/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 08/01/2022) |
| ILR Catherwood Library | Diversity & Inclusion Research Librarian - Academic | Curtis Lyons | WDR-00029565 | 1/24/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 08/01/2022) |