Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections
1 week ago
The New York University Division of Libraries is seeking a talented Librarian for Printed Books and Special Collections to join our team. This tenure-track position is situated in the NYU Special Collections, a department that includes the Fales Library & Special Collections, the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.
As a Librarian for Printed Books and Special Collections, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the continued growth, development, and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections. You will work closely with the Director of Special Collections and collaborate with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach, and programming for internal and external audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Survey and assess current holdings to enable focused expansion in relevant subject areas and examine potential new areas of growth.
- Build the print holdings of the NYU Special Collections, including via acquisition and donation.
- Engage with faculty across the University to offer instructional sessions using collection materials, with a particular emphasis on the material culture of the book and/or print history.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach, and programming for internal and external audiences.
- Perform in-depth bibliographic reference services for patrons.
About the Role
This position will collaborate closely with colleagues in allied departments on matters of prioritization for cataloging, digitization, and the care and treatment of bibliographic materials. You will also be responsible for working with donors and potential donors, providing support for public service colleagues, and exploring innovative ways to further knowledge and use of the collections both within NYU and beyond.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to determine their own research agenda within their chosen area(s) of interest. They will participate in library-wide committees, activities, and working groups and are expected to maintain active membership of relevant professional organizations and participate in meetings, workshops, and trainings for continued professional development.
About New York University Libraries
The New York University Libraries serve the school's 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries support NYU's vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our 'portal campuses' in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree (or higher) from an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS program, a minimum of three years of experience working in a curatorial role within a special collections environment, and demonstrated instructional classroom experience in the area of focus, including the use of rare books and other print formats. The successful candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.
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