Herrick Memorial Library at Alfred University

Instructional Librarian

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Herrick Memorial Library at Alfred University announces an outstanding career opportunity in the heart of Western New York's Allegheny foothills. Alfred University is looking for an exceptional entry-level librarian to join a progressive library staff. You should consider applying for this position if:

  • You enjoy working in an environment where creativity and innovation is nurtured and encouraged.
  • You would like to work on a campus where students, faculty and staff are actively involved with intellectual, cultural and artistic endeavors.
  • You would like to be an integral part of a small, research-intensive University that is esteemed for its complex and varied community.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. Education and professional development are encouraged at Alfred University, in a challenging, yet manageable workplace. Alfred University is nestled in the hills of Allegany County, which is renowned for:
  • Inexpensive housing and cost-of-living.
  • High quality of air and water.
  • Some of the finest recreation lands in the Northeast. Great opportunities abound for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing. Close to the Finger Lakes region, ample waterways exist for water sports such as boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
  • Excellent access to shopping, entertainment, museums and the arts is available not only locally but within an hour’s drive to cities like Rochester and Elmira. Buffalo is two hours away by car. Other wonderful cities within a five hour drive are Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toronto, and New York City.