Librarian III - Schomburg Center (Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books) Job at

Overview

Librarian III - Schomburg Center (Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books) at The New York Public Library. The Schomburg Center is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of materials focused on African American, African, and African Diaspora experiences, featuring diverse programming and a collection of over 11 million items that illuminate the richness of global Black history and culture. A research library of The New York Public Library and seeded by the collection of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the Schomburg Center provides free access to materials documenting Black life locally, nationally, and internationally.

Application Deadline: 6 November 2025

Location: Schomburg Center

Department: Research Libraries

Compensation: $80,145 / year

Responsibilities

• Provide public service leadership for the MARB Division and respond to reference questions via email, phone, and in-person from researchers, scholars, and staff
• Participate in outreach activities such as class visits and group presentations
• Provide support to the division with updating reference services including policies and procedures, special projects, exhibitions, and related programming
• Update and create content for web pages, LibGuides, and training materials
• Supervise pages in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
• Serve on relevant committees, task forces, and working groups related to professional responsibilities
• Collaborate with public services units within the Research Libraries at the NYPL to create a unified patron experience
• Maintain a personal program of continuous education and professional development
• Support the Schomburg Center’s research divisions to ensure patron access to collection materials held throughout the various reading rooms
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
• Experience providing reference service in a research setting (library, special collection, university, or archive)
• Strong experience and knowledge of online catalogs, databases, and library and archive reference resources
• Subject area expertise in African American History/Studies/Literature, Africana Studies, Diaspora or Cultural Studies
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; establish and maintain relationships with staff, researchers, and professionals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of cataloging standards (DACS, MARC, RDA, LCSH, LCCN)
• Familiarity with Aeon or other special collections workflow management software
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated digital literacy skills

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise Librarian II
• Supervise Library Pages

Benefits and Values

Core Values: All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. required
• May require travel within NYC
• Must be able to position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and use step ladder or climb tall ladders

Schedule

• 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• 35 hours per week scheduled during regular building hours
• Evenings and alternating Saturdays are required
• Schedule subject to change

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