Assistant Curator, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare ...

The New York Public Library (Schomburg Center)Position Title: Assistant Curator, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare BooksDo you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.Supervisor Title: Curator, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, SchomburgPosition Type: Full-time, permanentBenefits: YesSalary Range: $76,000 - $85,000Overview:Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world's leading cultural institutions devoted to the collection, preservation, and study of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. The Schomburg Center has illuminated the richness of black history, arts, and experience worldwide.The Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books (MARB) Division enables researchers to work directly with original, rare, and unique source materials. Today, the Division holds more than 5,000 rare books, over 1,000 manuscript collections, and 15,000 pieces of sheet music and rare printed material.The Assistant Curator of MARB works in tandem with the MARB Curator to support the strategic growth and use of the Division's collection holdings through collection development, outreach, exhibition and programming, and collection management.Responsibilities:Assist on all aspects of collection development for the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books division.Raise awareness of the collections and cultivate new communities of users.Support the Center's teaching, outreach, and scholarship initiatives.Assist with internal and external loan requests.Administer the Short-Term Fellowship Program.Provide occasional reference service and research consultations.Collect and maintain statistics and produce reports related to collection use.Participate in Library-wide initiatives and professional development activities.In the absence of the Curator, assume responsibility for the Division.Perform other related duties as required.Required Education, Experience & Skills:ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies preferred; or Master's degree or higher in humanities field.3-5 years of research library or archives experience.Experience with special collections research and collection development.Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Core Values:Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues.Be Resourceful in solving problems.Be Curious in all aspects of your work.Be Welcoming and Inclusive.Schedule: 35 hours per week to be scheduled Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role.For more information, visit NYPL Job Posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05