Archivist/Specialist II, New York Public Library
Posted September 5, 2014
Job ID: 2014-8002
# of Openings Remaining: 1
Location: US-NY-Long Island City
Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Archives Unit
Overview:
The New York Public Library holds nearly 10,000 archival and manuscript collections comprising over 50,000 linear feet. These collections are distributed across several curatorial units in three research centers. They support the work of a world-wide readership of scholars, writers, artists, and other advanced researchers, as well as initiatives and exhibits undertaken by NYPL and other educational and cultural institutions. For more information about our collection see archives.nypl.org.
The purpose of the Archives Unit (AU) is to support archival enterprise at NYPL by insuring that all archival collections are acquired, processed, and prepared for access according to best practices established internally at NYPL and externally in the archives, library, and preservation communities. The AU pursues these goals by informing the acquisition process through collaboration with curators, donors/sellers of archival collections, and Library Administrators, and by managing and performing all the work on archival and manuscript collections from their physical transfer to NYPL until they are ready to be served in the appropriate reading rooms. The unit also supports and contributes to other archival projects, such as collection moves and digitization. The Archives Unit not only responds to the needs of curatorial units and their collections, but actively seeks out and engages in partnerships and collaborations in the fields of archival management, description, preservation, and access.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing, the Archivist:
- Arranges and describes collections of organizational records and personal papers.
- Accessions collections.
- Performs rehousing and other basic preservation measures.
- Participates in collection management activities.
- May supervise interns, volunteers, and nonprofessional staff assisting in processing.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- MLS degree with a concentration in Archival Studies or Master’s degree in the humanities with successful completion of archival training; Undergraduate studies in History, American Studies, or a related field.
- At least one year of experience processing archival collections of personal papers and organizational records, experience working with 18th and 19th century documents as well as later materials preferred.
- Knowledge of historical research methodology and experience with standard bibliographic tools.
- Familiarity with the application of MPLP processing techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using DACS.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MARC cataloging, including assignment of LC subject headings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production-oriented team environment.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Experience with using databases, Filemaker Pro experience preferred.
- Experience creating MARC records preferred.
- Experience encoding finding aids in EAD preferred.
- Experience with cataloging tools including OCLC Connexion, Millennium, and MARCEdit preferred.
- Reading knowledge of Spanish preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Latin American, Latino, or African American history and culture preferred.
- Familiarity with Archivist’s Toolkit/ArchivesSpace preferred.
- Experience with sound and video recordings and electronic records preferred
- Familiarity with EAC-CPF preferred.
Starting Salary: USD $46,396.00/Yr.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; evenings and weekends as required (subject to change)
Union / Non Union: Local 1930
Apply at: https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/8002/specialist-ii/job