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>>);
Central Recruitment means the search is being handled by central recruitment and not Library HR.
Department | Position Title / Band, term | Search Chair | Requisition | Posting Date | Status |
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RLS | Reference Assistant / Public Services Asst IV (Band D / Part-time) | Rob Kotaska | WDR-00040559 | 10/05/2023 | Central Recruitment |
CU Press | Acquisitions Asst / Publications Asst III (Band C / Hybrid) | Mahinder Kingra | WDR-00040470 | 09/29/2023 | Accepting applications |
AAD | Major Gifts Associate, Gift Associate I (Band E / Hybrid) | Michelle Houle Hitz | WDR-00039674 | 09/01/2023 | AA&D Recruitment |
Catherwood | Collections Survey Asst / TSA IV (Band D/Hybrid) | Liz Parker | WDR-00039334 | 08/24/2023 | Central Recruitment |
FBO | Acquisitions Funds Assistant / Accounts Rep IV (Band D / Remote) | Ann Crowley | WDR-00039194 | 08/21/2023 | Offer Accepted (start date: 10/16/2023) |
Catherwood | Access Services Assistant / PSA III (Band C) | Billy Cote, Jr. | WDR-00039126 | 08/18/2023 | Central Recruitment |
Kheel Center | Reference Assistant / PSA III (Band C, 1-year term) | Steven Calco | WDR-00039069 | 08/17/2023 | Central Recruitment |
CUL-IT | Desktop Engineer /Consultant/Advisor III (Band F) | Debra Howell | WDR-00038675 | 08/07/2023 | Offer Accepted (start date: 10/16/2023); |
Mann Library | Research & Evidence Synthesis Librarian (RTE Faculty) | Sara E. Wright & Matt Kibbee | WDR-00037326 | 5/26/2023 | Offers Accepted (start dates: 09/16/2023, 10/16/2023, 12/1/2023) |