F/T - Archivist, StoryCorps (NY)

                                           ARCHIVIST

Division: Programs

Department: Recording & Archive

Location: Hybrid - Brooklyn, NY and Remote (on-site once a week)

Travel Percentage: 5%

Reports To: Associate Director, Archive 

Status: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt, Union 

Annual Salary: $56,000

Deadline to apply: Friday, December 6th, 2024, 5:00 pm ET

THE ROLE

The Recording & Archive (R&A) Department is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of StoryCorps’ recording process and assuring the integrity and accessibility of StoryCorps’ archive of over 83,000 born-digital signature audio interviews and over 240,000 interviews recorded using the StoryCorps App.

As an Archivist, you will support the transfer, description, and review of interview materials and deliver interview materials to participants and local, regional, and national archive partners with a specific focus on StoryCorps’ national initiatives. You will also provide individual feedback and support to facilitators and external partners regarding interview paperwork, metadata collection, and audio and photo file transfer. The Archivist will support Recording Operations in maintaining our recording equipment.

This position is designated as a union position. As such, it is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement with CWA Local 1180.

This role requires the employee to be on-site at 80 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY, 11217, once a week. Applicants who reside in the New York Metropolitan Area are welcome to apply. We do not provide relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage the assembly, review, and delivery of StoryCorps’ interview materials including digital and physical paperwork, audio files, and images.
• Communicate with StoryCorps teams to ensure interview materials are delivered to the Recording and Archive team in a timely manner using the set standards of delivery and file naming conventions required for processing.
• Review interview materials to ensure audio and image quality standards are met and physical and digital paperwork are accurately completed for processing.
• Assemble and deliver audio files, images and paperwork as well as other related information to the StoryCorps Online Archive, internal StoryCorps teams, and external StoryCorps partnerships.

• Catalog interviews recorded by partner facilitators based on StoryCorps’ metadata standards
• Support over 25 field staff on archival and recording work through regular written reports that provide essential feedback on data entry and audio and photographic standards.
• Support the training of partner facilitators.
• Support specific needs of StoryCorps initiatives.
• Support Recording Operations by assisting with inventory to maintain and ship recording equipment.
• Perform other duties to support the Recording & Archive department, as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• You have an HS diploma or Associate Degree with 2 years of experience processing digital assets and related materials.
• You have experience working in Mac OS platform, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively while ensuring archiving standards are met; and accuracy of details and processes.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in contributing to problem-solving initiatives within dynamic, fast-paced organizations.
• Deep cultural competence and humility, thriving in diverse and inclusive work environments.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of independently managing and completing complex projects with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent relevant work experience.
• You are proficient in a non-English language (Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Arabic strongly preferred).
• You have previous experience working with audiovisual materials and audio editing software such as Audacity.
• You are familiar with digital audio recording and photography techniques.
• You have advanced skills in Excel, and experience in WordPress, SQL, and Python.

Physical Requirements:

• Travel Percentage: 5%
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages, and other items.

To Apply:

https://storycorps.applytojob.com/apply/WSg3s4HpXX/Archivist

ABOUT STORYCORPS

StoryCorps' mission is to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story at a time. Since 2003, more than 600,000 people, in all 50 states, have recorded StoryCorps interviews about their lives. We preserve and archive their recordings at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and share select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, engender empathy and connection, and remind us how much more we have in common than what divides us. StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying voices least heard in the media.

OUR COMMITMENT:

We seek to recruit and develop a staff whose diversity reflects the communities we serve, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of all ages, political beliefs, and cultures. StoryCorps records, shares, and preserves stories from across the country.

IN-OFFICE WORK:

Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting. For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.

COVID NOTICE:

All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer

F/T - Collections & Cataloguing Lib, Jewish Braille Inst (NY)

Collections and Cataloguing Librarian

About Us

Founded in 1931 as The Jewish Braille Institute, JBI is a nonprofit organization committed to connecting people of all ages and backgrounds who are blind, have low vision, or are print disabled to Jewish life.  We do this by providing access to texts vital to Jewish culture, heritage, education, religious life, and community. Through a vast circulating library, liturgical texts, customized materials, cultural offerings and in-person and remote programming, JBI enables our patrons to connect to the rich literary, cultural, and religious life of the Jewish community. We create, publish, and distribute thousands of Jewish-interest materials in audio, braille, and large print that are provided free of charge and sent directly to our patrons' doorsteps. 

 

Role Overview

The Collections & Cataloguing Librarian at JBI is responsible for developing and maintaining the library’s collection, ensuring it meets the varying needs and interests of our patrons. This role involves managing the cataloging and classification of materials, providing excellent customer service, and assisting patrons with both physical and digital resources. The librarian will also plan and implement programs and events to promote library services and engage the community. Additionally, the role includes administrative duties such as maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with budget planning and grant applications.  The librarian will work with the outreach team, other library staff members, and be supervised by the Head Librarian.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Collection Management:

• In cooperation with the head librarian, develop and maintain the library’s collection, including books, digital resources, and other materials.
• Conduct regular assessments of the collection to ensure it meets the needs and interests of the community.
• Collaborate with other librarians and staff to select new materials and remove outdated or damaged items.
• Manage the cataloging and classification of library materials.

• Patron Services:

• Provide excellent customer service to library patrons, assisting with inquiries, locating materials, and using library resources.
• Conduct library tours, orientations, and instructional sessions to help patrons make the most of library services.
• Assist patrons with digital resources, including e-books, online databases, and other electronic materials.
• Handle interlibrary loan requests and manage circulation services.
• Communicate regularly with patrons including a monthly newsletter.
• Design and manage patron programs, both in person and virtual, to enhance the patrons’ experiences and to support our goal of connecting patrons to Jewish life.
• Support Book groups and other volunteer projects involving patrons.

• Community Engagement:

• Plan and implement programs and events that promote library services and encourage community participation.
• Engage volunteers in the library.
• Expand our in-person outreach to bring JBI to local patrons.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community groups to enhance library services and outreach.
• Promote the library’s collections and services through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

• Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of library transactions and inventory.
• Prepare reports on collection usage, patron feedback, and program attendance.
• Assist with budget planning and grant applications to support collection development and library programs.

 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science required. Candidates in their final semester of a Library Science Masters program will also be considered.
• Experience in collection development and management required.
• Experience working with individuals who are blind, have low vision or print disabilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, literature, history and/or liturgy a plus
• Minimum of 0-3 years of professional librarian experience. Candidates in their final semester of a Library Science Masters program will also be considered.
• Familiarity with an ILS and the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong writing and oral communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for books, promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
• Strong customer service skills and experience working with the public.
• Proficiency with an ILS (KLAS is a plus) and digital resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of current trends in library services and technology.
• Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian proficiency a plus

 

The salary range is $58,000-$63,000 . The position also offers an attractive benefits package.  The regular hours are 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, and in person.   Occasional travel required. This position is open until filled.  This is a non-exempt position.

 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to Andrew Goodman, jobs@jbilibrary.org  In your cover letter, highlight your relevant experience, your exposure to working with diverse communities, and share your vision for the library’s future.

 

 

F/T - Ref & Instruction Librarian, Mercy U (NY)

Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Mercy University

Salary

$66,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location 

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

00825

Division

Provost's Office

Department

Libraries

Opening Date

11/07/2024

Union Status

Non-Union

Job Posting Summary

Mercy University Libraries seeks to hire a full-time Reference & Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor) to lead our libraries’ effort in collaboration, education, and advocacy for Open Educational Resources (OER) and other affordable educational materials. The ideal candidate will be passionate about information literacy, having strong reference, instruction, and technology skills. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with and teach a diverse student population, both online and onsite. The position is based primarily at the Bronx campus library located at 1200 Waters Place, the candidate must be able to travel between campuses (Westchester / Manhattan) as needed with one day per week at the Westchester campus library located at 555 Broadway in Dobbs, Ferry.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated librarian for the Catalyst program on the Bronx campus. Duties will include providing information literacy instruction and workshops, supporting program initiatives, and participating in Catalyst program-related events
• Partner with Catalyst program directors, staff, and faculty to ensure appropriate library services and resources are available to students
• Serve as the library liaison to the School of Nursing and assists with developing face-toface, blended, and online instructional sessions and modalities
• Provide library instruction for general education, undergraduate, and graduate-level courses
• Provide research and information services, including in-person and virtual one-on-one research consultations, desk support, and online chat
• Develop information and research aids such as libguides, webpages, prerecorded videos, and online tutorials
• Guide faculty in discovering, creating, disseminating, identifying, adopting, and assessing open and affordable course content
• Serve as the libraries’ primary point of contact for OER-related initiatives
• Work closely with faculty, academic departments, and instructional designers to identify funding sources for OER adoption
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and informational events to raise awareness about OER and other affordable course materials
• Assist in exploring technology in innovative ways to teach AI literacy and information literacy skills
• Participate actively in professional organizations and consortiums at the local, regional, and national levels
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic units as needed, such as Student Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Assist with organizing library programming and student events

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 1-2 years of reference and instruction experience in an academic library setting
• Strong understanding of OER principles, copyright issues, Creative Commons licensing, and open access
• Effective time and project management skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Experience with software, tools, systems, and resources used in academic libraries
• Ability to travel to other Mercy campuses
• Some evening and weekend availability

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Instructional background in the sciences or health professions
• Demonstrated experience with Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies

Education Requirements:  

• MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program is required

About Mercy 

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. 

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. 

Our Mission: 
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

 

EEO Statement 

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mercyedu/jobs/4723212/assistant-professor-reference-and-instruction-librarian?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Agency

Mercy University

Address

555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522

Phone

914-674-7839

Website

http://www.mercy.edu

F/T - Lib for Printed Books, Special Collections, NYU (NY)

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

 

Description

New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Printed Books, a tenure-track position situated in the NYU Special Collections.

 

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Special Collections, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing continued growth, development and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections, a department which includes the three historical repositories of NYU: the Fales Library & Special Collections; the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.

 

The Librarian for Printed Books will:

●        Survey and assess current holdings to enable focused expansion in relevant subject areas, as well as examining potential new areas of growth.

●        Build the print holdings of the NYU Special Collections, including via acquisition and donation;

●        Engage with faculty across the University to offer instructional sessions using collection materials, with a particular emphasis on the material culture of the book and/or print history;

●        Collaborate closely with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach and programming for internal and external audiences.

●        Perform in-depth bibliographic reference services for patrons.

 

This position will collaborate closely with colleagues in allied departments on matters of prioritization for cataloging, digitization and the care and treatment of bibliographic materials. They will also be responsible for working with donors and potential donors; providing support for public service colleagues; and exploring innovative ways to further knowledge and use of the collections both within NYU and beyond.

 

The Librarian will work closely with curatorial and public services colleagues within the department, and with faculty and staff across the Division, including those in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department and Knowledge Access & Resource Management, to ensure the continued ethical stewardship and accessibility of the print holdings.

 

They will participate in library-wide committees, activities and working groups, and are expected to maintain active membership of relevant professional organizations, and to participate in meetings, workshops and trainings for continued professional development.

 

Research

Faculty librarians actively pursue their own research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs and investigation to build new knowledge and to make intellectual and cultural contributions to the profession and beyond. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to determine their own research agenda within their chosen area(s) of interest.

 

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative

NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community that seeks to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. This particular position is part of our Transformative Humanities for All: Building and Sharing the Cultural Record cluster. The faculty in this cluster will augment NYU Libraries’ capabilities to support academic and public knowledge production in the humanities and related disciplines at NYU and beyond.

 

Positions in this cluster will contribute to NYU’s research mission by building and extending interconnected knowledge, descriptive, curatorial, preservation, and technical services to support and distribute research and inquiry that centers diverse and underrepresented voices in the humanities and performing arts; by ethically developing, serving, and making accessible humanistic outputs within a larger information ecosystem concerned with openness, access, and the changing face of scholarship; and leading the Libraries’ strategic contributions to the work of the emerging field of Public Humanities.

 

For full details about the Libraries’ cluster hiring initiative, please visit this link.

 

 

At the Division of Libraries, we are proud of our organizational culture and we are ​committed​ ​to​ ​building​ ​and​ ​sustaining​ ​a​ ​diverse,​ ​inclusive,​ ​and equitable​ ​organization​ that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more about our values, see http://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/

About New York University Libraries

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. View NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan.

Qualifications:

 

Required:

●        Minimum one graduate degree (Master’s level or higher), for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.

●        Minimum of three years working in a curatorial role within a special collections environment

●        Demonstrated instructional classroom experience in the area of focus, including the use of rare books and other print formats

●        Demonstrated experience in providing reference and research support

●        Demonstrated experience with collection development, including via donation and acquisition

●        Excellent oral and written communication skills

●        Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility

 

Preferred:

●        Familiarity and comfort with bibliographic description, including knowledge of general cataloging systems and terminology

●        Familiarity with preservation, collection management and security practices related to the care and handling of special collections materials

●        Experience with exhibition and/or event-planning and other outreach opportunities

●        Experience in donor relations and fund-raising activities

●        Demonstrated participation in relevant professional organizations

 

Salary/Benefits: This position is open rank with faculty status, and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Full Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $110,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $100,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Library Associate in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

 

To Apply:  NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.

To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter,  including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/156964 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before November 18, 2024.

For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com

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