Opened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is a world-renowned art museum consisting of more than 1,500 works of art from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It is considered one of the world’s most perfect museums, and the residence is one of New York City’s few remaining Gilded Age mansions. The Frick welcomes nearly 300,000 visitors a year to its tranquil mansion on the Upper East Side, encouraging visitors to closely observe, reflect, and engage with its esteemed collection.
The Frick Art Reference Library, founded by Mr. Frick’s daughter, Helen Clay Frick, in 1920, is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world's most complete resources for the study of Western art. Our entire staff ensures that the resources of The Frick Collection are made accessible and inviting to “all persons whomsoever,” in accordance with the wishes of the museum’s founder.
The Frick has moved into its temporary home—Frick Madison—in the Breuer
building at 75th Street and Madison Avenue (the former Whitney Museum),
while renovations are underway to the newer parts of the building at 1
East 70th Street.
Position Summary
- Oversee Reference services
- Supervise and train Reference Assistants
- Design, coordinate, and implement public programs
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of research guides
- Coordinate reading list blog series
- Coordinate reference desk coverage
- Provide on-site and remote reference services to staff and the public
- Provide research introductions for staff and the public
- Evaluate collection resources
- Create content for social media channels
- Participate in professional development and outreach
- Participate in cross-departmental and cross-institutional committees and working groups
- Assist with library activities, special projects, programs, and events
Requirements
The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
- Master’s degree of library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent degree
- Additional undergraduate and/or graduate degree in art history
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Can analyze problems and identify solutions
- Can prioritize tasks and projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Has an attention to detail
- Reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English preferred
- Experience with the ExLibris Alma/Primo VE integrated library system preferred
Work Schedule and Compensation
This is an exempt/salaried position. The Library and Reading Room
serve researchers on Saturdays and during some evening hours, the
Reference Lead may be called upon to be present during these opening
hours. Salary for this exempt role is commensurate with skills and
experience. The annual salary range for this role is $62,000 to
$66,000.
The Frick requires all employees be fully vaccinated and to have received a booster vaccine against COVID 19.
Application Process
To apply: Reference Lead(link is external)
Or send resume and cover letter to:
Associate Chief Librarian, Access
Frick Madison
30 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
