Manager, Archival Processing 

(September 14, 2024)

Position Title - Manager, Archival Processing

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Senior Manger, Archival Processing

Position Type - Full-time,permanent

Benefits - Yes

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

The Special Collections Processing (SCP) department within NYPL’s Preservation and

Collections Processing (PCP) division promotes access to the Library’s most distinctive collections by describing rare and unique materials and preparing them for preservation and use. SCP supports the processing of collections across all Research Libraries, including the curatorial divisions at the Library for the Performing Arts, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Within SCP, the Archival Processing unit supports access to distinctive collections by

arranging and describing archives and manuscripts and creating finding aids for research use. Staff processes digital and analog collections in various formats, including personal papers, institutional records, visual materials, and sound and moving image recordings. Additionally, SCP supports the assessment, transport, and accessioning of acquisitions and manages archival metadata.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own the day to day operations, descriptive standards, and departmental documentation of the Archival Processing unit in collaboration with the Senior Manager.

Teach and take responsibility for training staff in archival systems, descriptive best practices, and departmental workflows.

Learn the unique needs of the research centers and public service staff to ensure that the Archival Processing unit’s workflows and policies align with each center’s priorities.

Improve training on standards and systems to ensure all staff are meeting these expectations and have a shared understanding of these goals.

(all applications should be submitted online, not via email) https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/bead079a-5e56-454d-b600-7f628d6f45a3