What are the responsibilities and job description for the Archivist (Specialist II) - Schomburg Center position at The New York Public Library?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Overview
The New York Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to enhance the use of its world class archival holdings at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and to serve as a resource and facilitator for public service access.
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 interpretation of materials focused on African American, African, and African Diaspora experiences, featuring diverse programming and a collection of over 11 million items that illuminates the richness of global Black history and culture. A research library of The New York Public Library and seeded by the collection of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg nearly a century ago, the Schomburg Center provides free access to materials documenting Black life locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Archivist’s primary responsibilities are to arrange and describe archival collections of personal papers and organizational records.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Curator of Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, the Archivist (Specialist II) will :
- Arrange and describe archival collections of personal papers and organizational records, perform rehousing and other basic preservation needs, and prepare finding aids in accordance with local and national standards
- Perform original cataloging for special collections in a variety of formats in accordance with local and national standards
- Work with Curator on backlog assessment
- Help manage and maintain our library stacks
- Perform other related duties as required, such as reference and public service
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
Required Experience
Required Skills
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
N / A
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :
Work Environment
Physical Duties
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Union / Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours to be scheduled Monday - Friday, 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm. Some Saturdays required
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. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
