Metropolitan New York Library Council
Librarian II – Photographs and Prints at Schomburg Center for Research in Black
Metropolitan New York Library Council, New York, New York, us, 10261
Librarian II – Photographs and Prints
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library, Manhattan, New York.
Full Time, In Person. $68,177 Yearly.
Posted April 14, 2025. Application Deadline May 2, 2025.
Responsibilities
Provides daily reference service and resource recommendations related to the Division’s collections.
Manages incoming appointment requests and overall reading room calendar via Aeon appointment booking system; compiles stats on appointments and class visits.
Collaborates with instructors, librarians, and other staff to plan class and group visits; serves on relevant committees, task forces, and working groups.
Conducts and facilitates orientation sessions and class and group visits; conducts outreach and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools to promote the division’s collections.
Develops, maintains, and collaborates on content for research guides, blogs, and social media platforms, such as Instagram.
Supports developing public service policies and procedures.
Assists in improving inventory processes, generating digitization metadata, and coordinating transfer between Digital Imaging Services, Special Collections Processing, ReCAP, and other units.
Retrieves and shelves collection materials as needed.
Maintains a personal program of continuous education and professional development.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Education & Certifications
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library, archival, or information science.
Subject area expertise or educational background in African American History/Studies/Literature, Africana Studies, or cultural studies.
Required Experience
Professional experience working with library special collections, archives, and/or museum collections, especially in a reference or outreach capacity.
Experience in archives and special collections.
Experience developing and conducting research-focused classes and programs.
Required Skills
Knowledge of photographic technologies and formats.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with the public.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, time-management, project planning skills, including ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter, service-oriented, and passionate about sharing knowledge with others.
Strong computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Work Environment
Library – office, reading room.
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort required.
Moving bins, shelving at various levels.
May require travel within NYC.
Union Local 1930.
Schedule The Librarian will work 35 hours per week, between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm; some evenings are required. The schedule alternates between Monday – Friday and Tuesday – Saturday and is subject to change.
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Full Time, In Person. $68,177 Yearly.
Posted April 14, 2025. Application Deadline May 2, 2025.
Responsibilities
Provides daily reference service and resource recommendations related to the Division’s collections.
Manages incoming appointment requests and overall reading room calendar via Aeon appointment booking system; compiles stats on appointments and class visits.
Collaborates with instructors, librarians, and other staff to plan class and group visits; serves on relevant committees, task forces, and working groups.
Conducts and facilitates orientation sessions and class and group visits; conducts outreach and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools to promote the division’s collections.
Develops, maintains, and collaborates on content for research guides, blogs, and social media platforms, such as Instagram.
Supports developing public service policies and procedures.
Assists in improving inventory processes, generating digitization metadata, and coordinating transfer between Digital Imaging Services, Special Collections Processing, ReCAP, and other units.
Retrieves and shelves collection materials as needed.
Maintains a personal program of continuous education and professional development.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Education & Certifications
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library, archival, or information science.
Subject area expertise or educational background in African American History/Studies/Literature, Africana Studies, or cultural studies.
Required Experience
Professional experience working with library special collections, archives, and/or museum collections, especially in a reference or outreach capacity.
Experience in archives and special collections.
Experience developing and conducting research-focused classes and programs.
Required Skills
Knowledge of photographic technologies and formats.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work with the public.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, time-management, project planning skills, including ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Self-starter, service-oriented, and passionate about sharing knowledge with others.
Strong computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Work Environment
Library – office, reading room.
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort required.
Moving bins, shelving at various levels.
May require travel within NYC.
Union Local 1930.
Schedule The Librarian will work 35 hours per week, between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm; some evenings are required. The schedule alternates between Monday – Friday and Tuesday – Saturday and is subject to change.
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