METRO | 599
Cataloging & Access Services Librarian at Brooklyn Museum
METRO | 599, New York, New York, United States, 10261
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role This position will perform cataloging of the Libraries’ varied holdings and oversee our integrated library system (ILS) and online catalog, Ex Libris Alma/Primo, which is shared among the three institutional members of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC): the Brooklyn Museum, the Frick Collection, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
This position will also uphold internal and public-facing operations and policies for access services, including staffing the circulation desk, answering inquiries, and performing collection maintenance, as well as providing administrative support for the department.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Libraries’ shared ILS and online catalog, Ex Libris Alma/Primo, in coordination with our NYARC partner institutions
Catalog a variety of materials with subject matter ranging from ancient history to contemporary art
Prepare cataloged materials for access, including labeling and shelving
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries & Archives, coordinate and uphold access services for the Libraries
Staff the circulation desk during open hours and appointments, including greeting and monitoring researchers in the reading room, checking materials in and out, and opening and closing duties
Communicate with researchers to set up new accounts, schedule appointments, and request materials
Pull materials requested for appointments, holds, and check-outs
Stacks maintenance duties including reshelving, labeling, shifting collections, inventory projects, and integrated pest management (IPM)
Respond to general inquiries in department email accounts and answer reference questions, including pulling materials and providing scans
Process book donations received by staff and public
Perform tasks for image reproduction requests in partnership with the Digital Collections department
Perform administrative duties for department, including taking minutes at meetings, submitting help tickets, maintaining supplies, tracking invoices, and handling mail
Assist with internal and external outreach efforts including trainings, presentations, and programming, sometimes outside of normal office hours
Other duties that are reasonably related to the above or to the daily operations of the Libraries & Archives department
Qualifications
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science
Bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, archeology, or another field related to the Museum’s collections
One year of experience working in a research library with an ILS, preferably Alma/Primo
One year of experience cataloging using bibliographic standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, Getty vocabularies) and using related tools (OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, ClassWeb)
Demonstrable knowledge of cataloging different formats, such as books, serials, ephemera, and online resources
Demonstrable knowledge of access services in a research library
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with all Museum staff, volunteers, interns, and the public
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong research and comprehension skills
Strong analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English
Familiarity with Egyptology
Familiarity with artists’ books
Physical Requirements
Ability to visually inspect work and surrounding physical areas
Ability to carry out physical maneuvers that will include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching
Department
: Library & Archives Reports to
: Director of Libraries & Archives Position type
: Full-time Salary
: $68,204 Union status
: Union – DC37 Local 1502 FLSA status
: Non-exempt Schedule
: 35 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm; all duties will be performed onsite; this position does not have a hybrid schedule
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We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.
About the role This position will perform cataloging of the Libraries’ varied holdings and oversee our integrated library system (ILS) and online catalog, Ex Libris Alma/Primo, which is shared among the three institutional members of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC): the Brooklyn Museum, the Frick Collection, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
This position will also uphold internal and public-facing operations and policies for access services, including staffing the circulation desk, answering inquiries, and performing collection maintenance, as well as providing administrative support for the department.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Libraries’ shared ILS and online catalog, Ex Libris Alma/Primo, in coordination with our NYARC partner institutions
Catalog a variety of materials with subject matter ranging from ancient history to contemporary art
Prepare cataloged materials for access, including labeling and shelving
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries & Archives, coordinate and uphold access services for the Libraries
Staff the circulation desk during open hours and appointments, including greeting and monitoring researchers in the reading room, checking materials in and out, and opening and closing duties
Communicate with researchers to set up new accounts, schedule appointments, and request materials
Pull materials requested for appointments, holds, and check-outs
Stacks maintenance duties including reshelving, labeling, shifting collections, inventory projects, and integrated pest management (IPM)
Respond to general inquiries in department email accounts and answer reference questions, including pulling materials and providing scans
Process book donations received by staff and public
Perform tasks for image reproduction requests in partnership with the Digital Collections department
Perform administrative duties for department, including taking minutes at meetings, submitting help tickets, maintaining supplies, tracking invoices, and handling mail
Assist with internal and external outreach efforts including trainings, presentations, and programming, sometimes outside of normal office hours
Other duties that are reasonably related to the above or to the daily operations of the Libraries & Archives department
Qualifications
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science
Bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, archeology, or another field related to the Museum’s collections
One year of experience working in a research library with an ILS, preferably Alma/Primo
One year of experience cataloging using bibliographic standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, Getty vocabularies) and using related tools (OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, ClassWeb)
Demonstrable knowledge of cataloging different formats, such as books, serials, ephemera, and online resources
Demonstrable knowledge of access services in a research library
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with all Museum staff, volunteers, interns, and the public
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong research and comprehension skills
Strong analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English
Familiarity with Egyptology
Familiarity with artists’ books
Physical Requirements
Ability to visually inspect work and surrounding physical areas
Ability to carry out physical maneuvers that will include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching
Department
: Library & Archives Reports to
: Director of Libraries & Archives Position type
: Full-time Salary
: $68,204 Union status
: Union – DC37 Local 1502 FLSA status
: Non-exempt Schedule
: 35 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm; all duties will be performed onsite; this position does not have a hybrid schedule
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