F/T - Special Coll'n Librarian, Gilder Lehrman (NY)

Special Collections Librarian, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History – NY

The Gilder Lehrman Collection is an archive of primary sources in American history. Owned by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and located at the New-York Historical Society, it seeks a Special Collection Librarian.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and expand information on the Collection in the PastPerfect database
• Catalogue new acquisitions; edit and update existing catalogued content
• Digitization of historical documents as needed
• Correspond with researchers and institutions concerning their inquiries about the Collection; assist with scholarly collections study
• Handle requests from the Education Department for information concerning the Collection
• Conduct outreach activities relating to the Collection for audiences including teachers, students, donors and the general public
• Assist in preparation of exhibitions
• Manage outgoing loans
• Other related duties

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, with an emphasis on American History
• Master’s degree in Museum Studies or Library Science with a specialization in archives
• Fluency with collection databases
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak about primary source materials for educational use
• Demonstrated writing skills, comfortable with public speaking, and ability to work with a team
• Flexible and able to multitask
• Available to work occasional weekends and evenings
• Demonstrated knowledge of collections security, care & maintenance
• Demonstrated interest and experience in supporting K-12 educators (familiarity with the Common Core State Standards is a plus)
• Develop and write materials based on the Collection for educational purposes
• Other duties as assigned

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