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 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKU Research & Learning Services | Reference Asst and Public Services Asst / PSA IV (Band D) | Robert Kotaska | WDR-00038064 | 07/12/2023 | Recruited Centrally |
| Mann Library | Research & Evidence Synthesis Librarian (RTE Faculty) | Sara E. Wright & Matt Kibbee | WDR-00037326 | 5/26/2023 | Interviewing |
| Vet Library | Lead, Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library (RTE Faculty) | Sara E. Wright & Matt Kibbee | WDR-00037328 | 5/26/2023 | Accepting applications & Interviewing |
| CU Press | Publicist / Publications Assistant IV, Band D (remote) | Martyn Beeny | WDR-00037085 | 05/12/2023 | Interviewing |
| CUL-IT | Library Applications Developer / Applications Developer III (Band F / Remote) | Jesi Buell | WDR-00036906 | 05/02/2023 | Offer Accepted (start date: 08/14/2023) |
| Digital Scholarship Services | Director, Digital Scholarship Services | Leah Dodd & Jason | WDR-00036707 | 04/24/2023 | Interviewing |
| Research Data and Open Scholarship | Director of Research Data and Open Scholarship (RDOS) | Leah Dodd & Jason | WDR-00036706 | 04/24/2023 | Interviewing |
| CUL-IT | Senior Library Applications Developer / Applications Programmer IV (Band G / Remote) | Phil Robinson | WDR-00036169 | 03/23/2023 | Interviewing |
| CU Press | Editorial Director (Three Hills Imprint / Senior Editor) / Editor IV , Band G (Hybrid) | Mahinder Kingra | WDR-00036035 | 03/17/2023 | Interviewing |
| AUL for Special Collections | Xin Li | WDR-00035868 | 3/2/2023 | Offer Accepted (start date 08/31/2023) | |
| CUL-IT | Cloud Systems Administrator for the Library / Systems Administrator III, Band F (Hybrid) | Jason Carpenter | WDR-00035264 | 01/30/2023 | Offer Accepted (start date 06/16/2023) |