Reference & Instruction Librarian

St. Bonaventure University is looking for a public service-oriented librarian to perform general reference duties, library instruction, and collection development.

An MLS from an ALA-accredited school is required, as is experience working with electronic resources. Preference will be given to those having some experience with instruction. Experience working in an academic library is also preferred but not essential.

Candidates will be asked to make a classroom presentation as part of the interview. This will be either a 9 month or a 12 month appointment depending on the candidate. Application review will begin immediately, with the position to start August 22, or as soon after as possible.

St. Bonaventure University, which is adjacent to Olean, NY, is a liberal arts based university in the Catholic/Franciscan tradition, with professional programs in business, education, and journalism, along with masters level graduate programs. The library has nearly 300,000 volumes and a constantly growing number of electronic resources, along with important rare book and archival collections. The library’s website can be accessed at: http://www.sbu.edu/library.

Send resume, three references that can be contacted, and salary expectations to Paul J. Spaeth, Director of the Library, at pspaeth@sbu.edu. We are accepting electronic applications only. EOE.


Evening Circulation Supervisor opening: St. Bonaventure University

St. Bonaventure University is looking for a service-oriented person to fill the position of evening circulation supervisor in Friedsam Memorial Library. Responsibilities include overall supervision of the library building from 4:45 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Sunday-Thursday when school is in session, supervision of student assistants, oversight of evening circulation functions, oversight of book stack maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

A high school diploma is required, as is experience supervising employees. Preference will be given to those holding at least an associate’s degree. Experience working in a library is also preferred but not essential.

This is a 9 month appointment, with full benefits. Application review will begin immediately, with the position to start August 22.

St. Bonaventure University, which is adjacent to Olean, NY, is a liberal arts based university in the Catholic/Franciscan tradition, with professional programs in business, education, and journalism, along with masters level graduate programs. The library has nearly 300,000 volumes and a constantly growing number of electronic resources, along with important rare book and archival collections. The library’s website can be accessed at: http://www.sbu.edu/library.

Send resume, three references that can be contacted, and salary expectations to Paul J. Spaeth, Director of the Library, at pspaeth@sbu.edu. We are accepting electronic applications only. EOE