The New York Public Library
Jerome Robbins Dance Division - Special Collections Librarian (Librarian II)
Overview
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the largest dance archive and library in the world and fulfills NYPL’s mission by providing excellent reference and access to our collections as well as hosting a broad range of outreach and educational initiatives. For a division with our international standing, thoughtful and sustained stewardship of the collections in our care is instrumental to serving our communities, as is skilled reference and access service to a broad spectrum of researchers and practitioners. The JRDD requires a Special Collections Librarian whose primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality public service in LPA’s Special Collections Reading Room on behalf of the JRDD, in addition to assisting with a range of collections projects designed to improve housing conditions and to increase the intellectual control we retain over our divisional holdings.
This role is eligible for a Performance Based Upgrade/Increase to $60,574 after completion of one year of successful performance.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the JRDD’s Librarian III, the Librarian II will:
Provide reference and public service to researchers accessing materials in LPA’s Special Collections Reading Room
Coordinate and track all patron applications for the use of restricted Dance Division collections
Assist with the identification of collection materials for preservation or conservation treatment
Inventory legacy objects within the JRDD and oversee projects to describe and rehouse a broad range of archival materials
Serve as the JRDD point-of-contact for LPA’s Access Services team to troubleshoot issues relating to on- and off-site collection location, condition, and delivery
Triage and resolve issues with cataloging, materials ordering, circulation, and patron registration for the Dance Division’s Special Collections
Aid in the collection of statistical data related to JRDD Special Collections usage
Act as the Division’s primary liaison to NYPL’s Collection Emergency Response team
Help track materials selected for JRDD exhibitions and interface with other related Library units, including the Registrar, Conservation, Exhibitions, Rights and Permissions, and Digital Research
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
MLS required
2+ years working in an archival setting
3+ years of work experience
Required Skills
Demonstrated skill handling Special Collections materials
Demonstrated understanding of archival description standards for paper-based material (DACS, EAD) and knowledge of basic preservation and conservation strategies for archival materials
Ability to identify archival media types and knowledge of conservation issues related to at least one Special Collections format type (rare books, photographs, prints, drawings, etc.)
Excellent writing, reference, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Performing arts background and knowledge of dance
Ability to read foreign languages a plus
Teaching and/or training experience a plus
Knowledge of Aeon, ArchiveSpace, or other collection management systems
Prior experience working with an ILS
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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
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort is required
Lifting up to 40 lbs. required
May require travel within NYC
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week, must be available to work on Saturdays
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.
To Apply:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/38139
