Reference Librarian, Printed Collections
The Patricia D. Klingenstein Library at the New-York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society is seeking an experienced reference
librarian to join its staff in the Library’s department of printed collections
which contains 350,000 books and pamphlets; 10,000 newspaper titles; 18,000
broadsides; over 10,000 published maps and atlases; 15,000 pieces of sheet
music; 10,000 dining menus; and over 500 hotel files. This series of
interrelated collections chronicles the history of New York and the nation from the 17th
century to the present. Each year more than 10,000 researchers use these
collections on-site and remotely, including N-YHS staff; scholars; curators
from other institutions; students (graduate and college); teachers;
journalists; interior designers; creative writers; genealogists; real estate developers;
staff from TV shows, film production companies, news programs, magazines and
newspapers; and curious New Yorkers.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an experienced professional, able to thrive in an active, collaborative environment with multiple responsibilities, projects and deadlines, including: providing reference assistance on a daily basis; registering on-site researchers; ensuring that researchers uphold preservation and security guidelines; coordinating group visits to the library and making presentations to a portion of these groups; working with the IT department to make sure all online reference subscriptions are working properly and are updated as needed; participating in collection development; contributing to the library’s blog; serving on library committees; representing the library at institutional-wide meetings; other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: M.L.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited program; minimum
of two years experience in a busy reference setting; strong public
service orientation; experience presenting to groups; demonstrable knowledge of
emerging library technologies, electronic reference sources, and traditional
print resources; outstanding interpersonal and
communication skills; initiative, flexibility and the ability to work
cooperatively in a team-based, user-centered environment. Must be able to work
Saturdays, September through May.
Preferred: Previous experience working in a special collections library; knowledge of New York or American history.
Compensation:
Salary: $38,000-$41,000, commensurate with background and experience. Attractive benefits package.
To Apply:
For consideration please send cover letter, resume, and the
names and contact information of three references to hr1@nyhistory.org. In the subject line please reference the job title. The New-York Historical Society is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
