P/T - Cataloguer & Researcher, Pennwick Foundation (NY)

Position title: Cataloguer and researcher

Position type: part-time temporary

Employer: Arthur Penn, private collector

Position Summary: The employer has an extensive collection of rare, limited edition

German magazines devoted to Expressionism from the first decades of the twentieth

century, including Almach, Bilderbuch, Das Kunsblat, Der Blauer Reiter, Simplisimus,

and Unser Weg. The employee will be responsible for processing the collection as it

stands now and for preparing its future presentations as an upcoming book and

exhibition.

The project will have two phases. In phase one, the employee will assess the

collection’s holdings, consider and search for valuable acquisitions, and arrange them

for professional appraising. In phase two, once the collection is set, the employee will

write an overview to introduce the book and potentially assemble a visual presentation.

The first phase will amount to approximately 20 hours of labor, to be undertaken as

soon as possible. The second will amount to at least 50 and up to 100 hours.

Qualifications:

- Acquaintance with German Expressionism in the context of twentieth-century art

and German history

- Research skills

- Writing skills

- Reading knowledge of the German language is a great plus

Compensation: $30/hour for the first phase and $40/hour for the second phase.

To apply: please send a resume and cover letter to Pennwick Foundation, 980 Fifth

Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10075.

Digital Collections Mgr, Ctr for Puerto Rican Studies (NY)

JOB TITLE: Digital Collections Manager (HEA)

JOB ID: 28904

LOCATION: Hunter College/ Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro)

REGULAR / TEMPORARY: Regular

POSITION DETAILS:

This position reports to the Head Librarian. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

● Oversee the development, management, and preservation of Centro’s digital archival holdings.

● Provide leadership and promote innovation in the management, access, and storage of digital archival holdings.

● Coordinate the archival digitization program, including overseeing selection, preparation of materials, digitization, post-processing, quality assurance, ingest, access and discovery of digital objects.

● Administer CENTRO’s digital collections portal, including training staff, maintaining user documentation, performing system maintenance of metadata and user interface, encoding import and export templates, and liaising with IT staff.

● Implement CENTRO’s digital preservation policy and collaborate with tech staff to enhance, improve, and scale digital preservation.

● Run born-digital processing program, including producing or enhancing finding aids and developing access mechanisms for born-digital content.

● Oversee CENTRO’s audiovisual collections and serve as curator of the oral history collections.

● Manage Digital Projects Coordinator and other digital projects archival staff.

● Collaborate with the Archival Collections Manager and Library Manager to provide use of and access to the digital archival holdings as well as developing and revising policies and procedures for the Library and Archives.

● Actively contribute to broader information management work within Centro, Hunter College and across CUNY and participation in relevant professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.

●Demonstrated experience with appraising, processing, arranging, and describing born digital and digitized archival materials and collections.

●Experience using archival content management and digital curation systems and technologies applicable to an archive.

●Experience with applying metadata standards and schema for descriptive, structural, and preservation metadata such as DACS, EAD, MARC, and PREMIS.

●Demonstrated skill with tools, workflow implementation, and quality assurance for digital archives.

●Ability to understand, use, and innovate with community and ISO standards, including OAIS, PAIMAS, and related standards.

●Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

●Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven success in independently prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines.

●Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and work effectively within and across organizational and unit boundaries in a diverse organization and with a wide variety of users.

●Successfully demonstrated experience training and/or managing staff.

●Working knowledge of English and Spanish languages.

●Working knowledge of copyright. 

●Interest in the history of Puerto Rican populations and communities in the US. 

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW 

 Manages a Library unit or major service area.

- Manages one or more services such as Circulation, Access/User Services, or Library Technology

- Working closely with the Chief Librarian and faculty, recommends and implements long- and short-term plans for library services

- Evaluates innovative technologies, databases, and methodologies, makes recommendations related to same and participates in their acquisition

- Participates in acquiring materials in all formats and media

- Assists in developing and monitoring Library policies and user service standards

- Conducts outreach and training activities related to assigned area(s)

- Supervises and/or trains staff, students, and others assigned to the library

- May perform highly specialized work in one or more library disciplines, such as archives, technology and systems, etc.

- May serve as Office Manager, managing financial operations and budgets, equipment, technology, security and building maintenance requirements

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt 

 

COMPENSATION:

$ 86,645-107,789 commensurate with education and experience 

 

BENEFITS: CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefit from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• A cover letter that includes a complete statement of the candidate's qualifications

• A full resume outlining the candidate's education and relevant experience

• The names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about the candidate's qualifications for this position

(Upload all above listed documents ¿ as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.)

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Oct. 7, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open. The search will stay open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

P/T - Librarian, Connetquot Lib (NY)

The Connetquot Public Library, in Bohemia, NY, is seeking a part-time Librarian.

 

Join our team at Connetquot Public Library! We are looking for a friendly, service-oriented individual to bring energy and enthusiasm to our Adult Services Department. As a part-time librarian, you’ll spend up to 15 hours a week helping our community explore all that the library has to offer, with shifts that include two evenings (5-9 pm) and some Saturdays (9 am-5 pm). Daytime availability is a great bonus!

In this role, you’ll:

• Assist patrons in finding and requesting books, films, museum passes, and more.
• Help with internet use, email, social media, Microsoft Office, and Google apps.
• Troubleshoot smartphones, tablets, and e-readers.
• Guide members through class registrations and library services.

If you're an avid reader who loves helping others and enjoys learning new things, we'd love to have you! The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, and always ready to find answers to unexpected questions. Come be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Minimum Qualifications

• Librarian I: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (MLS/MSIS) from an ALA-accredited or NY State approved program, OR a valid NY State Public Librarian's Certificate.
   
• Librarian Trainee: Currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited or NY State registered library school program leading to a Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Information Science (MSIS).

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System (NYLRS)
• Vacation time

This is a non-competitive Suffolk County Civil Service position

$27.14 -  $30.89 an hour

To Apply:

https://connetquotlibrary.applytojob.com/apply/FnjLclQF0t/Librarian

 

 

 

P/T - Reading Room Asst, Hispanic Museum (NY)

Reading Room Assistant

Part-Time, Temporary 

 

 

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library (HSM&L) invites applications for a Reading Room Assistant. This position

facilitates researcher access to the HSM&L special and reference collections while maintaining the security and

safety of the collections. Among other duties, the Reading Room Assistant is responsible for retrieving and

organizing materials for readers and staff and performs reference desk duties as required. 

 

This Reading Room Assistant reports to the Head of Modern Library and works closely and collaboratively with

colleagues across the Society. The temporary position is scheduled for three days a week: Thursday through

Saturday when the library is open for appointments. The duration of the assignment will be for six months.

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform reading room desk duty and monitor researchers’ proper handling of rare and reference materials;

assist readers with sign-in and questions related to image orders and reproductions

• Locate and deliver materials from the Department of Manuscripts & Rare Books and closed book stacks; re-

shelve rare and reference materials daily

• Instruct readers and staff on the use of online catalog, finding aids, and any other equipment

• Maintain and update reader records and track circulation and record statistics of rare and reference

materials

• Maintain Reading Room shelves by participating in shifting and other stack maintenance projects

• Other duties as assigned by department head 

 

Qualifications:

• Some college-level coursework in the humanities (Art History, History, or Literature) desired; an ALA-

accredited Master’s degree in library science or related, a big plus

• 1–2 years previous work experience in a special collections’ library reading room or other relevant

experience desired

• Strong Spanish-language skills are required

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to sustain close attention to detail; strong

oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse library users and staff 

 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to handle and move heavy books and boxes and wheel carts of books and other collection objects

around (25–30 lbs.), extensive walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, climbing up stairs and narrow spaces,

step ladders and stools; ability to work for extended periods on a computer, and tolerate moderate levels

of dust and odor generated during normal collection management activities, movement of objects, and

cleaning

• Comfortable dealing with members of the public

• Must be available to work Saturdays 

 

Technology Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

• Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems 

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25 per hour (approximately 24 hours per week)

o Based on skills and experience

• Not eligible for any benefits, unless required by federal, state or NYC law. 

 

Application Instructions

Send resume with a brief statement about your interest in the Reading Room Attendant. Email materials to

jobs@hispanicsociety.org. Please write “Reading Room Attendant” in the subject line of email. 

 

About the Hispanic Society Museum & Library

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library was founded in New York City in 1904 by Archer M. Huntington with the

purpose of advancing the study and appreciation of the art, literature, and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America,

and the Philippines. Today, the museum and library collections from antiquity through the early 20th century are

widely recognized as the most comprehensive in scope and quality outside of Spain. Museum highlights include

numerous masterworks by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, and Sorolla; sculpture by Pedro de Mena and Luisa Roldán;

Latin American paintings by Vázquez, López de Arteaga, Rodríguez Juárez, Arrieta and Campeche; as well as

masterpieces in all areas of the decorative arts. Recent additions include works by Jose Clement Orozco and Pablo

Picasso.

 

EEO Statement

The HSM&L is an equal opportunity employer. The HSM&L does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment

 

F/T - Head of Materials Mgmt, Darien Library (CT)

Full Time Head of Materials Management

Darien Library (CT) seeks an experienced, committed, and effective library professional to lead the Materials Management staff as a full-time Department Head. This position represents a unique opportunity to apply a wide range of skills and expertise in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and materials handling. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Head of Materials Management collaborates closely across departments and actively participates in Library business as a member of the Leadership Team. They consistently demonstrate kindness and compassion while holding their direct reports responsible for maintaining the standards of their department and the Library.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day workflow of the Materials Management department, ensuring essential tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
• Supports and manages cataloging & acquisitions staff members and a team of part-time shelvers, including creating work schedules, processing weekly time sheets, communicating strategic and departmental goals, and evaluating job performance.
• Coordinates with cataloging and materials vendors (Baker & Taylor, Midwest Tape, Polaris) while managing and maintaining the processing, cataloging, and importing of all materials and catalog records.
• Provides statistics monthly and annually for internal purposes and the CT State Library Report.
• Oversees the Lyngsoe materials handling system and serves as the main point of contact for maintenance and repairs.
• Manages their departmental budget and participates in the annual budget development process.
• Represents the Library on public service desks for a minimum of four hours per week, in the community, and in professional librarian networks.
• Serves on the Library Leadership Team, assisting to develop and execute Library goals.
• Assumes in-charge responsibilities of the building and staff when designated.
• Trains new full-and/or part-time staff members as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree in Library Science or an equivalent combination of education and training strongly preferred. 
• A minimum of 3-5 years of increased responsibilities with administrative duties, ideally including leadership experience.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple initiatives, goals, and responsibilities.
• Ability to translate institutional strategic goals and directives into departmental goals and objectives
• A commitment to superb customer service, practicing Darien Library’s “Kindness First” motto in both external and internal user experience.
• Familiarity with Baker & Taylor, Polaris ILS, and Polaris Simply Reports preferred.

 

Salary

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with an annual salary of $80,000 commensurate with experience. This employment package includes generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; significant opportunities for professional development; health and dental benefits; and enrollment in the Town defined benefit pension program.

Physical Demands

Essential job duties and responsibilities include remaining in a stationary position for extended periods, the ability to regularly lift and carry objects such as books up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential duties.

 

Contact Information

Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org by ­Friday, October 4, 2024. Please make your subject line Head of Materials Management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as, skills, abilities, attitude and contribution to the Darien Library so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

F/T - Assistant Archivist, Diocese of Brooklyn (NY)

The Diocese of Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Archivist.

Assistant Archivist

 

Job Location

Brooklyn, NY

 

Position Type

Full Time

 

Salary Range

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

 

Travel Percentage

Undisclosed

 

Job Shift

Day, Monday-Friday

 

Description

 

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist the Archivist with designing record management programs, which includes inventorying, identifying and recording Church documents.
• Research retention requirements for Church related documents and regular business documents and develop retention schedules that are both practical and easy to implement.
• Create a documents database.
• Design, organize and operate training sessions and seminars for Diocesan Personnel in regard to record retention and archive material.
• Assist the Archivist in all phases of appraisal, accessioning, arrangement and description of collections, the creation of databases and other electronic finding aids, reference, minor conservation, development of policies and procedures, exhibit design and implementation, etc.
• Disseminate document retention information to entities throughout the Diocese for utilization.
• Perform all those functions that the Archivist may deem necessary from time to time.

 

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or in a related field, with a concentration in archives required
•    1-3 years of archival experience required
•    Certified Archivist or SAA A&D or DAS certificate preferred
 
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Able to lift files and boxes weighing up to 40lbs.
•    Ability to lift and walk up stairs
•    Ability to stand on stools/ladders
•    Ability to work in multiple Diocese locations
•    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
•    Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates
•    Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
•    Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and MS Word
•    Working knowledge of the Tenets of the Roman Catholic Church

 

To apply go to https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=793E90CC50108D35FB44A1FB727A040A&jpt=

 

 

F/T - Head of Electronic Rscs & Access Svcs, Hofstra U (NJ)

Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services

 

Position Information

About Hofstra	Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title	Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services
Position Number	897468
School/Division	School of Medicine
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time	Full-Time
Description	Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Library Services, the Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services provides leadership and vision for electronic resource management and access services for the Zucker School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library. This position works in partnership with Hofstra’s Axinn Library and Northwell Health Libraries. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversees access services with particular emphasis on interlibrary loan/document delivery. Supervises support staff covering circulation desk activities, interlibrary loan processing, and data entry projects. Supports curriculum program coordinators/managers and faculty to ensure seamless access to course pre-reading assignments via the learning management system. Supports the electronic resources lifecycle including facilitating trials, activating/deactivating titles, and packages on the electronic resource management system, and troubleshooting access. Oversees daily operation of electronic resources, including but not limited to subscription databases and collections, OpenURL management, and discovery systems. Maintains, troubleshoots, and administers a variety of hosted environments or external websites and other digital systems and services, i.e. LibGuides, BrowZine, Endnote, etc. Compiles and analyzes electronic resource usage statistics. Maintains the library website. Provides reference and literature search services to the Zucker School of Medicine. Serves as the library’s technical liaison to third-party vendors and IT and Web Development offices at the Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University, and Northwell Health. Recommends, implements, and supports emerging technologies (i.e. apps, etc). Monitors various listservs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues. Performs other library-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications	Master’s degree in library and information sciences or related field required. Minimum three years of library experience in a medical or academic library environment, with increasing levels of responsibility. Experience with managing the complete life cycle of electronic resources. Experience with proxy servers and electronic resources management (ERM) systems. Fluency with Microsoft and Google products. Working knowledge of basic HTML. Ability to create and maintain detailed, accurate documentation for electronic resources. Ability to complete tasks in an established timeframe. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex and changing environment. Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides) preferred. Experience with bibliographic citation management software. Experience in searching the biomedical literature through PubMed, and multiple resources. Ability to work with technical staff regarding batch loading, APIs, HTML, XML, SQL, script writing. Demonstrated knowledge of Docline.
Special Instructions
Deadline	Open Until Filled
Date Posted	01/08/2024
EEO Statement	Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range	$80,000 - $85,000

 

 

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (Including Salary Requirement)

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

 

To Apply:

https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/3306

 

 

 

 

Digital Asset Manager, Brooklyn Public Library (NY)

Heritage Ambassador Archive Digital Asset Manager

 
Contracted Opportunity Description:
Join the Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) Outreach Services team! Outreach Services is seeking a
contracted Digital Asset Manager to work with its Heritage Ambassador program digital
archives collections.

It is the mission of Brooklyn Public Library to ensure the preservation and transmission of
society's knowledge, history and culture, and to provide the people of Brooklyn with free and
open access to information for education, recreation and reference. BPL provides a democratic
space where patrons of all economic standings can avail themselves and their children of
cultural and educational programs in a broad range of disciplines.

The Heritage Ambassador Program works to foster storytelling, cultural documentation, and
knowledge-sharing for and by Brooklyn’s vibrant immigrant communities. Ambassadors are a
cohort of artistic leaders in their communities who work alongside the library to build
understanding of traditional arts within a local community. They attend workshops to develop,
share, and preserve their cultural traditions and foster a deeper understanding of traditional
arts. Heritage Ambassadors create public programs and make contributions to the Heritage
Ambassador archive housed at BPL’s Center for Brooklyn History and the New York Living
Traditions archive housed at City Lore.

The Heritage Ambassador Digital Asset Manager will work closely with Heritage Ambassadors
to collect, submit, and create metadata for materials in submission to the two archival sites
that host material from the program. The Digital Asset Manager will also maintain and make
necessary updates to the existing Heritage Ambassador digital collections.

Responsibilities:
• Upload Assets and enter metadata required for Center for Brooklyn History Heritage
Ambassador Digital Archive collection and City Lore Living Traditions portal.
• Connect with Ambassadors to help them select and describe documentation of their
work including images, documents, audio recordings or videos.
• Collect any necessary acquisition and permissions of use documents.
• Support Heritage Ambassador Team on media related projects, where Ambassador
images and statement will be needed.
• Interview Ambassadors for their Artist Statement. Engage with staff members in the
Outreach Services department and Center for Brooklyn History about the project.
• Upload and edit the Heritage Ambassadors page on the Living Traditions website.
• Organize new and existing digital files for easy accessibility.
• Be committed to making sure the Ambassadors are best represented in the archives.
• Other duties.

Required Skills:
• MLIS or relevant degree preferred. Students of Master’s Degree in Library/Information
Science with relevant experience also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Must be reliable, patient, and persistent in communications with artists and partners.
• Approachable, positive, friendly manner and the ability to interact well with diverse
artists, communities, and colleagues.
• Interest in strengthening access to cultural assets and traditional arts.
• Experience working in a library, archive, or cultural heritage organization.
• Ability to commit to ten to twelve hours per week.
• Interest in learning about Metadata and digital asset management.
• Interested in learning about oral history practices and preserving folk arts.
• Ability to navigate through different platforms like Microsoft and MacOS.

$35-40/hour contracted position. This position is hybrid and has an end date of 12.31.24.
 

Submissions:
If you believe that your experience and services are aligned with our project needs, please
submit a CV/resume to Eva Raison (ERaison@bklynlibrary.org) and Janel Peterson
(JPeterson@bklynlibrary.org).

F/T - Digital Repository Coordinator, NYPL (NY)

Digital Repository Coordinator

Overview
Founded in 1895, the New York Public Library stewards collections on behalf of the public. It is committed to the preservation of these resources, in both their original formats and as representations derived from those formats.

The Library seeks a system-minded, collaborative person to serve as a Digital Repository Coordinator. As part of the library’s Digital Preservation program, the Digital Repository Coordinator leads the technical effort to migrate digital collections from all of the Library’s born-digital acquisition and digitization programs into its digital repository. They also administer the digital repository software and manage the long-term preservation of files within.

The successful candidate will work closely with four groups of stakeholders: the Research Libraries’ collection digitization and born-digital acquisition programs which produce packages of files to be ingested, the Library’s IT group which resolves infrastructure challenges for on-site and cloud-based storage, the Library's processing teams which produce descriptions of files, and the Library’s Digital division which builds and maintains integrations between the repository and other Library systems.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:

• Daily ingest of digital collections to NYPL's Preservica Instance
• Documentation of ingest requirements, running ingest, managing Preservica, and access collections from Preservica
• Discovery and management of digital collections that have not been ingested

Teach:

• Staff how to access Preservica based on their role within the Library
• Digitization and acquisition staff how to package files for ingest to Preservica and how to address inconsistencies
• Digital and collections staff how to find and access files from Preservica and how to request new representations

Learn:

• The Digital Preservation department's approach to documentation and Python script authoring
• The Library's approach to digital collection workflows
• How to use command-line applications such as MediaConch, MediaInfo, rclone, rsync, git, tmux, and bagit-python
• How to analyze file formats in order to develop new PRONOM signatures and develop new migration pathways

Improve:

• Communication strategies to inform stakeholders about repository contents and usage
• Build new automations in Python to scale Preservica ingest and management

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:

• Begin learning the digital collection workflows, primarily: audio and moving image digitization, born-digital audio and moving image acquisition, and born-digital archives acquisition, and still image digitization.
• Learn the specifications for each type of digital collection material.
• Have all relevant tools installed to their workstation.
• Begin managing ingests.

3 months, this person will:

• Lead the SIP (Submission Information Package) Working Group to foster shared workflows between digital collection programs.
• Move .5 PB of materials into the Library’s digital repository.
• Update ingest documentation
• Begin soliciting and evaluating access format requirements from the digital access teams.

6 months and beyond, this person will:

• Make improvements on existing scripts for ingest.
• Regularly publish Library-wide reports on repository contents and activities.
• Begin identifying currently unidentified file formats within the repository.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Preservation, the Digital Repository Coordinator:

• Configures digital repository software to manage all of the Library’s digital collections in a consistent and holistic manner.
• Liaises with programs responsible for creating or receiving digital collections to integrate the digital repository into their workflows.
• Collaboratively maintains ingest documentation describing workflows from acquisition/creation to long-term storage.
• Uses and maintains tools to transform packages and metadata in order to align with digital repository ingest requirements.
• Works with the Digital division to configure digital repository software to provide files to public access points.
• Works with the IT division to meet network, storage, and security requirements.
• Identifies issues with digital repository workflows and troubleshoots with the appropriate divisions as needed.
• Collaboratively creates and documents integrations with the Library’s descriptions and access systems, including Sierra ILS, ArchivesSpace, Aeon, Metadata Management System, and Digital Collections.
• Administers user accounts and maintains security permissions.
• Reviews ongoing and new functional requirements for digital collection management to add to the digital repository.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience
1-3 years experience working with a variety of digital collections
Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of digitization workflows and born-digital acquisition workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of file format characterization and migration tools.
• Familiarity with archival processing and special collections workflows.
• Familiarity with LAM-oriented repository systems such as Archivematica, Rosetta, LibSafe, or Preservica.
• Conversant with digital preservation and curation lifecycle models such as OAIS and the NDSA Levels of Preservation.
• Familiarity with networking tooling and infrastructure such as ssh, VMs, and object storage.
• Familiarity with terminal environments and Python.
• Familiarity with Macintosh, PC, and Linux operating systems; command-line interfaces; and relational database systems.
• Excellent communication skills

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

• ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or progress toward this Master's degree

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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

• Office setting
• Public library setting

Physical Duties

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. required.
• May require travel within NYC.

Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9-5
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week available

Department: Collections

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Library Services Center

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

Reporting To: Nick Krabbenhoeft

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 candidate's 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).

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. 

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