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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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/Elaine Westbrooks | WDR-00033554 | 09/21/2022 | Accepting applications |
| CUL-IT | Manager of Library Applications Development/ Info Tech Area Mgr II, Band G | Phil Robinson | WDR-00033512 | 09/20/2022 | Accepting applications |
| Mann Library | Head of Collections & Public Programs - RTE Faculty | Sara E. Wright | WDR-00033470 | 9/19/2022 | Accepting applications |
| LTS | Cataloger for Vietnamese Language Materials / Cataloger, Band E | Pam Stansbury | WDR-00033377 | 09/13/2022 | Accepting applications |
| LTS | Rare Materials Cataloger - RTE Faculty | Laura Daniels | WDR-00033344 | 9/12/2022 | Accepting applications |
| ILS | Interlibrary Loan Assistant / Public Services Assistant III, Band C | Caitlin Finlay | WDR-00033342 | 9/12/2022 | Reviewing applications |
| CUL-IT | Cloud Systems Administrator / Systems Administrator III, Band F | Jason Carpenter | WDR-00032964 | 08/22/2022 | Accepting applications |
| CU Press | Accounting and Royalty Assistant for CU Press / Accounts Rep IV, Band D | Kimberly Schmelzinger | WDR-00033002 | 08/18/2022 | Accepting applications |
| LTS | Inputting and Student Coordinator / TSA IV, Band D | Adam Chandler | WDR-00032470 | 07/27/2022 | Interviewing |
| LTS | Print and Electronic Monograph Ordering and Receiving Assistant / TSA IV, Band D (part-time) | You Lee Chun | WDR-00032429 | 07/20/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 10/13/2022) |
| Fine Arts Library | Public Services Assistant / Public Services Assistant IV, Band D, (Part-Time) | Brennen Feint | WDR-00032465 | 7/19/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 09/06/2022) |
| CU Press | Academic Marketing Coordinator for the CU Press / Publications Assistant III, Band C | Martyn Beeny | WDR-00032232 | 07/07/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date 08/29/2022) |
| 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 | Offer Accepted (start date: 09/26/2022) |
| CU Press | Marketing Assistant / Comm Asst II, Band B | Martyn Beeny | WDR-00031803 | 06/13/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 10/03/2022) |
| RMC | Reproductions Coordinator / Collections Asst IV, Band D | Julia Gardner | WDR-0031497 | 05/23/2022 | Offer Accepted (start date: 09/08/2022) |
| Mann Library | Evidence Synthesis and Applied Health Sciences Librarian - RTE Faculty | Erica Johns | WDR-00031292 | 5/9/2022 | Search paused |
| 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) |