Local History Librarian, Librarian II

(December 19, 2024)

Position Title - Local History Librarian, Librarian II

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Librarian III

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARIAN AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS - LIBRARIAN II. NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY

SUMMARY

The Newburgh Free Library seeks an exceptionally well organized and experienced full time Librarian to lead our Local History Department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of archival practices, familiarity with the Newburgh community, an interest in learning about the history of Newburgh, the ability to work carefully and methodically with special collections, and to direct and supervise the work of other department staff. The candidate will also be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Library’s Federal and NYS government documents collections, both tangible and online. The ideal candidate will also oversee the processing, deaccessioning and recordkeeping of the document collections.

The Newburgh Free Library is a mid-sized urban library serving the people of the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, and the Town of New Windsor. The Main Library in the City of Newburgh has beautiful views, sitting atop a hill overlooking the Hudson River. With over 60 staff members, 2 locations, and a service area of approximately 60,000 people, the Newburgh Free Library is a bustling place. This Librarian II position is a union title, 35 hours a week, requiring one night a week and one Saturday a month. The Local History Librarian reports directly to the Head of Adult Services

TO APPLY

External applicants must respond via the OLAS Web Site (www.olasjobs.org) on or before January 8th, 2025.

Internal applicants must submit a current resume and letter of interest to: Office of Human Resources, 124 Grand St. Newburgh, NY 12550 or FAX to 563-3468

https://www.senylrc.org/job/librarian-ii-local-history-the-newburgh-free-library/

Spring 2025 Archives Internship 

(December 14, 2024)

Position Title - Spring 2025 Archives Internship

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Archives

Position Type - Paid Internship

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly Wage Range - $18- $25

The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research, and people, we defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America. The Thurgood Marshall Institute is a multidisciplinary center within LDF that complements the organization’s traditional litigation, strengthening it through innovative research and publications, targeted advocacy, and public education campaigns.

Housed within the Thurgood Marshall Institute, the Archives and Records Department serves three major functions: building and managing an archival repository of LDF’s historic records, providing library services including research support, and coordinating the process by which records become part of the LDF Archives. LDF is undertaking a major effort to organize, preserve, digitize, and create a website featuring a substantial portion of our 8,000 boxes of rich historical case files and institutional records.

LDF Archives Internship:

LDF is seeking a current or recent graduate student in Library and Information Studies for a Spring 2025 Archives Internship. Working closely with LDF archivists, the Archives Intern will primarily assist with surveying, arranging, and describing physical and digital records related to the ongoing fight for racial justice. The intern may also assist with tasks such as research for the LDF Oral History Project, curating content for the Archives website, ingesting files into Preservica, assisting with developing or updating archives policies and procedures, general research and writing about LDF’s history, and other projects. This internship will be a great fit for a collaborative and detail-oriented student interested in legal history and archival program development at a dynamic nonprofit organization.

The deadline for submissions is December 27, 2024.

Work schedule: Interns are required to be onsite on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Qualifications:

Current or recent Master of Science in Library and Information Studies student with a specialization in archives;

Understanding of basic principles of archival appraisal, arrangement, and description.

Strong project management skills; and

Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF.

Please note that LDF requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accordingly, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment unless they qualify for a reasonable accommodation for bona fide medical or religious reasons.

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

https://ldftm1.rec.pro.ukg.net/NAA1500NAAC/JobBoard/515de67c-164a-4bf0-a07a-021c44172a25/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=849a484e-a402-4ba4-8f26-99076fbc9513

Archivist

(December 10, 2024)

Position Title - Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - CEO

Position Type - Part-time, term

Benefits - No

Hourly wage range - $36 - $40

We are seeking a meticulous and passionate archival researcher to delve into NYC’s rich fashion archives and unearth comprehensive information about a prominent NYC fashion icon. This role requires a deep appreciation for fashion history, archival research skills, and a detective-like ability to uncover hidden details.

Please send CV to luke@memoirghostwriting.com

Archives Assistant 

(November 8, 2024)

Position Title - Archives Assistant

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Chief archivist

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $56,000 - $65,000

Hourly wage range - $25 - $30

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) seeks an Archives Assistant to support the work of archivists in the museum’s Archives department. Under the general supervision of the Chief Archivist, the Archives Assistant will assist with the establishment of physical and intellectual control of the Archives’ holdings, including both analog and born-digital records.

Assists with accessions of materials and carries out arrangement of archival collections, as directed by the Chief Archivist or their assigns. Creates and updates archival description in the archival management and integrated library systems. Applies basic standards for archival storage and preservation of collection material, including reboxing and refoldering. In consultation with Chief Archivist or their assigns, plans own work, may plan and direct the work of student assistants. Compiles statistics for work completed by themselves. Identifies material in need of conservation treatment and performs minor preservation tasks. Completes and may oversee box and folder labeling as well as barcoding of archival collections. Coordinates digital imaging requests and projects, image production schedules and delivery timelines with the Imaging Services department. Advances on-line access to collections through work on special projects, including scanning archival collections. Coordinates transfers of material between YCBA building locations and off-site storage facilities. May assist with the ingest of born-digital records into a preservation system. Provides reference assistance in order to aid staff and researcher access to the Archives’ holdings. Works cooperatively and collaboratively across the museum departments to effectively accomplish assignments. Maintains office archival supply levels. Performs other related duties as needed. Assists in the Study Room, including pulling works for researchers, invigilation, and preparation for classes, as scheduled.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248#jobDetails=1591898_5248

Specialist II - Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books 

(October 30, 2024)

Position Title - Specialist II - Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Senior Manager of Public Services, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

With a collection that exceeds 46 million items, and a mission to advance knowledge and inspire lifelong learning, the New York Public Library stands as one of the world’s great public research libraries. The Library’s Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, situated in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, hold over 30,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives in over 5,700 collections, as well as more than 350,000 rare books and 20,000 broadsides. The collections contain some of the Library’s greatest treasures, ranging from cuneiform tablets, incunabula, and illuminated manuscripts to founding documents of the United States. The collection is particularly strong in books printed in the Americas prior to 1801 and the history of the New York region. Collecting areas of focus include the American Revolution, U.S. Civil War, 19th-century U.S. literature, colonial Latin America, New York City social history, the history of publishing and journalism, and LGBTQ+ history. The Division also oversees the Library’s institutional archives and records.

The Specialist II position will play a key role in supporting research in the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, which welcomes thousands of special collections patrons each year. The Specialist II will provide excellent public service via reference work, collection description and writing, program and outreach, and instruction. The optimal candidate will be collaborative, service oriented, and committed to equitable access to collections for all researchers.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Services, the Specialist II will:

Provide research and reference assistance to scholarly and general users, in the reading room and remotely

Assess and process collection requests and coordinate communications with researchers prior to their arrival at the Library

Develop and maintain content for research guides and blogs

Participate in programming and instruction activities

Assist the Manager of Public Services in outreach initiatives

Facilitate new scholarship drawing on the division’s collections, and track outcomes of this research, including articles, books, dissertations, and other digital projects

Support internal use of divisional holdings in programs, exhibitions, curricula, and other initiatives

Help prepare collections for transfer between Digital Imaging Services, Special Collections Processing, Registrar, ReCAP, and other units

Retrieve and shelve collection material as needed

Perform other related duties as required

Required Education & Experience

(Minimum education and work experience required to successfully perform the principal responsibilities)

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Undergraduate degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences

1-3 years of research library experience

Required Skills

Commitment to public service and a thorough understanding of the role of special collections within a public library system

Ability to work with a broad range of humanities scholars, students, and independent researchers with varying levels of experience

Demonstrated commitment to promoting the use of special collections among diverse audiences and learners

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and to work as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff

Ability to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and in person

Current understanding of themes, debates, and trends in the field of special collections, especially archives, manuscripts, and rare books

Strong organization, time management, and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of American history

Experience developing and conducting a variety of research focused classes and programs

Experience creating research guides

NYPL 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:

Light lifting up to 15lbs required

Sitting and standing for periods of time

Daily use of a computer

Physical Required?

No

Schedule:

35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular building hours, some Saturday hours required.

Division is open Tuesday through Friday, 11AM to 5PM, Saturdays 1PM to 5 PM.

https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/48df8692-6d4b-4cf8-9a9b-43cfe14b5f65

Project Archivist 

(October 22, 2024)

Position Title - Project Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director

Position Type - Full-time, term

Benefits - No

Hourly wage range - $36 - $40

SUMMARY: The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process, rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing subject organization. The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding aid in ArchiveSpace and link related materials. The final phase of the project will be identifying a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and publishing item-level records to the Museum’s digital collections catalog, PastPerfect Online. This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for up to 1,200 hours total. The proposed project must be completed by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025. Work will be performed on-site at the Gabrielle Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library & information studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field • Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred) • Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile materials • Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material • Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH • Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection Management Systems • Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail • Ability to work independently APPLICATION: Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter should be sent as .doc or PDF to collections@nytransitmuseum.org Please specify subject heading as Project Archivist. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

(October 17, 2024)

Position Title - Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director, NYU Special Collections

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $86,000 - $95,000

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.

https://apply.interfolio.com/156964

Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist 

(October 16, 2024)

Position Title - Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Professional

Position Type - Full-time, term

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

This is an 18-month, temporary full time, grant funded position. Reporting to the Archives Senior Manager, the Shelby White and Leon Levy Processing Archivist (“Processing Archivist”) will be responsible for processing and providing access to collections in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (“LCPA”) Archives, specifically photographs, as well as early records of the organization related to the building of Lincoln Center. The Processing Archivist will undertake arrangement, description, weeding, and rehousing of the physical collections, as well as the creation of finding aids in ArchivesSpace and integration with digitized and/or born-digital materials in LCPA's digital asset management system.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7421b050-ddd7-4ade-98d4-ab789c0e7a2f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=515421&lang=en_US

Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies 

(October 9, 2024)

Position Title - Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Dean

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $96,000 - $105,000

CINEMA STUDIES FACULTY SEARCH (MIAP EMPHASIS)

The Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of cinema studies position to begin in Fall 2025. We seek to hire a scholar-practitioner specializing in moving image archiving and preservation. This search is focused on research, teaching, and service in the department’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation Program.

Candidates preferably should have a PhD or a professional degree in archival studies, library science, information studies, media studies, and/or preservation. Applicants should provide evidence of: a commitment to research and publication; a strong teaching record; in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, the preservation and management of audiovisual collections (including film, video, audio, born-digital, and multimedia items); engagement with innovations in the field; and the ability to work with diverse teams. Candidates will be attentive to how societal changes impact both archival settings and the education and training of archivists. The Interfolio application form will require you to submit: a letter of application, CV, sample publication of scholarly writing, and (if applicable) a summary of archival and preservation projects. Also provide the names and contact information for at least three references you have asked to submit letters of recommendation by the deadline. Please alert the letter writers to respond to the Interfolio email prompt they will receive when you complete your application.

Review of applications will begin at the time of submission and continue up to the final deadline of October 17.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 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.

Read the complete description and apply here https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions by OCTOBER 17, 2024.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

The Interfolio application form will require you to submit: a letter of application, CV, sample publication of scholarly writing, and (if applicable) a summary of archival and preservation projects. Also provide the names and contact information for at least three references you have asked to submit letters of recommendation by the deadline. Please alert the letter writers to respond to the Interfolio email prompt they will receive when you complete your application.

https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions

Critical LIS Graduate Assistant

(October 8, 2024)

Position Title - Critical LIS Graduate Assistant

Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services

Position Type - Student Assistant

Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - Yes

Hourly wage range - $31 - $35

The Barnard Library’s Critical LIS Graduate Assistant (GA) position is designed to provide current Library and Information Studies (LIS) students with the time, space, and resources to explore and deepen their critical praxis. Within a dynamic and supportive community of practice, the GA will organize and realize a concrete semester-long project that centers criticality, that is, one that “takes an ethical and political approach to library work and is concerned with exposing and questioning the historical, political, and social bases of our assumptions and practices."

Job Description:

The Barnard Library is seeking applications for a Critical LIS GA working under the supervision of the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services and the Director of Collections Strategy, Access, and Engagement.

In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Critical LIS GA will focus on collections and projects relevant to Barnard’s upcoming Zora Neale Hurston Centennial. This multi-year Centennial celebration will examine Zora’s and Black students’ experiences at Barnard. This year’s Critical LIS project will engage collections and themes essential to the Zora’s intellectual legacy, such as Black Studies, Black Literature, and Black Feminism. The GA will work with Barnard library staff to develop a dynamic, multi-faceted, and creative project that centers critical practice. The GA will gain hands-on experience in an academic library and in particular with library exhibitions and programs. Beyond the Centennial project itself, the GA will draw on and explore the rich resources and individual expertise within Barnard’s Library and Academic Centers and the whole Columbia University Library system. The GA supervisor and other Barnard library directors will work with the GA to build a dynamic and meaningful experience together in a rich and supportive environment. The GA will participate in Collections Strategy Team and Critical Collections Community meetings, as well as network with an existing cohort of Archives Fellows.

Duration: Up to 270 hours; scheduled between December 2024 through June 30th, 2025; scheduling is flexible (but will average 1-2 days a week max.)

Compensation: $32/hour

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Applicants should:

Have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.

Have a demonstrated interest in academic libraries and/or special collections.

Be currently enrolled in an LIS or Archives graduate program.

Be able to work onsite at the Barnard College campus in New York City.

Applicants with an educational background or demonstrated experience in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies and/or related subjects are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply:

Write a cover letter (max 750 words) telling us 1) your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, and/or service and 2) about your interest in critical approaches to librarianship and imagine one or more examples of how you might approach a library project critically (shelving, weeding, collection development, library exhibition, library program, etc). We are interested in your vision for crafting a project, rather than a lesson. Your ideas will give us a sense of how you are thinking about this subject and what excites you, this is not a project proposal per se. It is more important for us to get a sense of who you are, what you are hoping for from this experience, and how you think.

In your cover letter, tell us if you are interested in receiving internship or practicum credit required for your graduate program.

Submit a current C.V. or resume

Provide two academic or professional references

Applications will be reviewed by a team of Barnard College staff.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/details/Critical-LIS-Graduate-Assistant_JR4200