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Specialist III - Photographs and Prints Division, Schomburg Center

Department: Research Libraries

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, New York, Schomburg Center

Overview
For more than 125 years, The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of books, information, ideas, and education. With collections numbering more than 56 million items and serving more than 16 million patrons in person each year and millions more online, NYPL’s reach is both local and global. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities.

At our world-class research centers–including the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Library for the Performing Arts, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture–expert staff facilitate the work of our diverse communities, offering inspiring reading rooms, exhibitions, fellowships, and a dynamic range of research services. Their work is supported by dedicated staff on the Collections and Research Services teams. We are proud to be the most public and widely used research library in the world.

Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 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. The collection holds over 11 million items that illuminate the richness of global Black history and culture. The Photographs and Prints Division collects, stewards, and provides access to unique, rare, and original visual source materials that document the history and culture of people of African descent globally.

The Specialist III will support a welcoming researcher experience in the Photographs and Prints Division. They will also collaborate on cataloging and archival processing of P& P collections. Additionally, this Specialist III will hire, train, and manage pages and interns in consultation with the division’s associate curator.

Responsibilities

Collaborates on policies and decisions for cataloging and processing, including specification of technical language, templates, and workflows
Aids cataloging and processing of photography collections, creating finding aids and other organizational, access and public service related activities
Aids photography collection management from accession and preservation to digitization, including housing, location and organization
Assists in processing loan paperwork and digitization requests, including doing valuation research and collaborating with the NYPL’s Collection Management team
Participates in committees that are related to professional responsibilities and serves as a liaison between the Schomburg Center and other NYPL units, including but not limited to Collection Management, Special Collections Processing and the Digital Imaging Unit
Assists in responding to reference service inquiries related to photographs and prints collections
Performs related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

ALA accredited Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS, MA) in Library and Information Studies, Archives, history, or related fields in the humanities

Required Experience

Professional experience in a research setting, such as a library or university, or a large photography archive
Experience in a photography archive or manuscripts repository processing collections and writing finding aids or demonstrated cataloging experience
Experience using archives management tools, such as ArchivesSpace, integrated library systems, such as Sierra, and bibliographic utilities like OCLC Connexion and standard ILS systems
Some supervisory experience

Required Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for archival description and special collections cataloging (e.g. DACS, DCRM, RDA, MARC21, authority control) and controlled vocabularies (e.g. LCSH, LC/NAF, LCGFT, AAT, RBMS)
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment to meet planned goals
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Subject area expertise or educational background in any of the following: African American History/Studies/Literature, Africana Studies

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise 2 temporary Specialists, 1 Library Technical Assistant, 2 Pages/interns

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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

Work Environment

Research library environment

Physical Duties

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

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Local 1930

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week onsite to be scheduled during regular building hours, Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Evenings and alternating Saturdays are required
Schedule subject to change

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidates specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

Specialist

Specialist III - Photographs and Prints Division, Schomburg Center

Required Education, Experience & Skills

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