Only applications submitted online via the link below will be considered.

https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/7261/job

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Curator, manages day to day operations, reference services, collection activities and serves as liaison with other NYPL Divisions.

-Coordinates services for all collections, which include manuscripts, original designs, posters, iconography, clippings, programs, photographs, periodicals, books and rare books.
-Under the direction of the Curator, communicates with donors regarding collections and rights issues, assesses archival collections for acquisition, develops Curatorial Review Forms, arranges transport, and files curatorial intake forms.
-Plans for space needs for collections.
-Assists in development of digital projects to make material more accessible to our community.
-Represents the needs of the Theatre Division in activities such as building a NYPL digital repository, mounting web based digital presentations and issues related to preserving digital media.
-Maintains an active blog about the Theatre Division.
-Administers and coordinates the intellectual property rights and copyright for requests to use paper-based materials in documentaries and exhibitions.
-Handles and responds to reference requests; manages requests to publish materials and the ensuing rights issues; and helps maintain the Rights and Permissions database.
-Assists in developing long-range goals and formulating and implementing policies and procedures, including the development of statistics/metrics for staff work and public service.
-Instructs classes in the scope and use of the collections and provides orientation to visiting professionals.
-In collaboration with other Research Libraries’ divisions and administration, designs and develops reference service models.
-Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating efficient workflow procedures within the Division.
-Manages reference services to onsite and remote customers using a variety of traditional and online resources and products.
-Manages staffing issues, including planning and assignment of work and supervision, evaluation, selection and training of staff, and managing volunteer staff and special projects.
-Identifies and evaluates outreach activities and public training programs.
-Collects and maintains statistics, financial records, and produces reports. In the absence of the Curator, assumes responsibility for the Division.
-May represent the Library to outside groups.
-May organize and lead special projects.
-Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:
-ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science or a graduate degree, preferably in Theatre.
-Successfully demonstrated professional work experience in the field of Theatre, with a knowledge of Theatre history, Theatre literature, Theatre research sources.
-Successfully demonstrated knowledge of current archival practices for all paper-based materials including photographs, manuscripts, programs and artworks.
-Successfully demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation of paper-based materials and mounting web based digital presentations and issues related to preserving digital media.
-Successfully demonstrated knowledge of blogging and other social networking abilities.
-Substantial experience in public service in a research library or similar institution with an ability to review and improve that service.
-Successfully demonstrated supervisory experience, organizational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure with judgment, accuracy and attention to detail.
-Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for the achievement of agreed outcomes.
-Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with staff, general public and Theatre professionals.
-Successfully demonstrated knowledge of current acquisition and preservation methods for archival collections and multi-format materials and of reproduction rights for published and unpublished materials.
-Successfully demonstrated ability to prepare budgets and organize basic data for proposals to fund projects for the Division.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and PowerPoint.
-Successfully demonstrated knowledge of cataloging book and non-book materials. Experience in cataloging manuscript material preferred.
-Knowledge of EAD and SGML preferred.

Work Environment:
-Office environment

Physical Duties:
-n/a