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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Library | Public Services Assistant and Student Supervisor, Public Services Assistant IV, Band D | Caitlin Mathes | WDR-00034614 | 12/12/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Annex | Circulation/Collection Management Assistant, Public Services Assistant II, Band B | Cammie Wyckoff | WDR-00034605 | 12/12/2022 | Accepting applications |
| ILS, Olin | Interlibrary Services Assistant, Public Services Assistant II, Band B | Caitlin Finlay | WD-00034494 | 12/2/2022 | Accepting applications |
| CU Press | Acquisitions Assistant / Publications Assistant III, Band C | Mahinder Kingra | WDR-00033854 | 10/14/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Music & Fine Arts | Administrative Supervisor, Music & Fine Arts Libraries/Library Administrator II, Band E (exempt) | Lenora Schneller | WDR-00033809 | 10/11/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 11/16/2022) |
| LTS | Serials Claiming Coordinator for the Library/ Technical Services Asst IV, Band D | Joanna Cerro | WDR-00033771 | 10/06/2022 | Interviewing |
| Olin & Uris Libraries | Public Services Assistant IV, Band D | Tom Hunt | WDR-00033721 | 10/04/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 12/01/2022) |
| CUL-IT | Library Applications Developer / Applications Programmer III, Band F | Phil Robinson | WDR-00033690 | 10/03/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Veterinary Library | Veterinary Collection Assistant / Technical Services Assistant III, Band C | Erin Eldermire | WDR-00033652 | 09/29/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 11/15/2022) |
| CUL-IT | Senior DevOps Engineer / Systems Engineer IV, Band G | Jason Carpenter | WDR-00033584 | 09/23/2022 | Accepting applications |
| HR | Director, Library Human Resources | Craig Wiggers | WDR-00033554 | 09/21/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 12/01/2022) |
| CUL-IT | Manager of Library Applications Development/ Info Tech Area Mgr II, Band G | Phil Robinson | WDR-00033512 | 09/20/2022 | Interviewing |
| LTS | Cataloger for Vietnamese Language Materials / Cataloger, Band E | Pam Stansbury | WDR-00033377 | 09/13/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| LTS | Rare Materials Cataloger - RTE Faculty | Laura Daniels | WDR-00033344 | 9/12/2022 | Interviewing |
| ILS | Interlibrary Loan Assistant / Public Services Assistant III, Band C | Caitlin Finlay | WDR-00033342 | 9/12/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 11/29/2022) |
| CUL-IT | Cloud Systems Administrator / Systems Administrator III, Band F | Jason Carpenter | WDR-00032964 | 08/22/2022 | Failed search |
| CU Press | Accounting and Royalty Assistant for CU Press / Accounts Rep IV, Band D | Kimberly Schmelzinger | WDR-00033002 | 08/18/2022 | Interviewing |
| LTS | Inputting and Student Coordinator / TSA IV, Band D | Adam Chandler | WDR-00032470 | 07/27/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 11/03/2022) |
| RMC | (2 positions) Digital Processor and Manuscript Processor / Collections Asst IV, 3-year term appointment, Band D | Freddy Loew | WDR-00030229 | 04/29/2022 | Interviewing |
| Olin & Uris Libraries | Engaged Learning Librarian - RTE Faculty | Ashley Shea | WDR-00030363 | 3/11/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 12/01/2022) |