Open Faculty Positions at Bobst Library

Preservation Librarian

Description

The Preservation Librarian oversees the physical care, protection and handling of NYU Libraries’ collections and manages a program of collection care and preventive actions to preserve library and archival materials. Responsibilities include planning and implementing condition assessments; maintaining library-wide procedures for the proper storage and handling of all collections; supervising mass deacidification, commercial binding, and reformatting activities for the Libraries’ general and special collections; implementing basic preservation education for Library staff and patrons; and managing an environmental data collection program for the Libraries. In addition, grant-related responsibilities vary from year to year. The Preservation Librarian reports to the Head of the Preservation Department and also assists in program planning, prioritizing, and grant-writing to preserve the Libraries’ research materials. S/he works with the department’s conservation librarian to address collection maintenance issues; collaborates with the moving image, sound and digital preservation staff; and collaborates with other Library faculty to fulfill preservation program responsibilities. In addition, the Preservation Librarian participates with others in the department to coordinate the Library’s disaster preparedness and response program.

Qualifications

ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science and an advanced certificate in preservation administration. Experience working in a library, special collection, or archive environment. Knowledge of book and paper preservation; familiarity with preservation standards, ethics and current trends in the field. Experience with staff supervision and project management. Strong leadership skills. Knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, database development and data management skills. Strong organization skills. Strong writing and oral communication skills. Strong project management and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a large, complex and changing environment with diverse staff and the public. Experience developing, designing and/or carrying out condition surveys and preservation needs assessments preferred. Knowledge or experience in non-print media preservation desirable.

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of application that specifically states how background and experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Janet Koztowski
Human Resources Director
New York University Libraries
70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Fax: 212-995-4070
E-mail: jobs@library.nyu.edu.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Reference and Special Collections Librarian

Description

Responsible for administering the Institute of Fine Arts Library’s rare book, manuscript, archival, and other special collections including: supervision of the Special Collections reading room, providing user services, doing collection development, planning preservation, and contributing to bibliographic control. Other responsibilities include creating and maintaining user access resources through research and writing, developing an exhibits program and publications in support of use of the collections. The Librarian will also be responsible for educational outreach to the professors, graduate students, and undergraduates who do or may potentially use Special Collections materials. This outreach will take the form of direct contact with faculty whose research interests overlap with the holdings of the Special Collections and IFA Archives, instruction to students in the use of special collection and archival materials, and the development of other venues (such as blogs and Wikis). Specific duties include: • enhances and exploits the archival and special collections for the purposes of research and the historical record, and develops effective aids for their use, including electronic finding aids, guides, and exhibitions; • provides public service to Library users, including reference, instruction, and outreach; • provides guidance and access to information resources, both inside the library and beyond the library, through databases, telecommunications networks and cooperative arrangements; • sets policy and levels of practice for special collection and archival matters in the IFA; • provides direction on the processing and preservation of IFA special collections and archival records; • participates in strategic planning, collection development, general reference, and the library instruction program; • maintains and implements a records management policy for IFA records having archival value for items in all formats, including print and digital; • provides archival, records management, and preservation expertise to IFA offices and departments; • advises IFA faculty on the disposition of their professional papers. Maintains a current knowledge of development in both relevant subject fields (particularly art history, archaeology, and object conservation) and librarianship through individual study, research, attendance at professional meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.

Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLS and a background in art history or associated field (advanced degree preferred and required for tenure); specialized training in or professional job experience in reference service and special collections management for scholarly use, and a working knowledge of at least one modern European language.

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of application that specifically states how background and experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Janet Koztowski
Human Resources Director
New York University Libraries
70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Fax: 212-995-4070
E-mail: jobs@library.nyu.edu.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Moving Image Preservation Specialist

Description

The Preservation Department of New York University Libraries seeks an energetic individual to manage NYU Libraries’ moving image and sound preservation program. The program comprises a suite of activities that includes appraisal, format identification, condition review, cleaning, re-housing, and preservation re-mastering for motion picture film, video and sound recordings. The moving image preservation specialist also oversees grant-related projects. S/he directs, trains and supervises full-time and part-time staff to assist in these activities. Moving image and sound materials currently held in NYU Libraries include: 8mm, 16mm, 35mm motion picture film and a mixture of video formats spread across several archives and special collections. An assortment of formats can also be found among audio collections. The moving image preservation specialist also assists in the development of preservation goals and objectives, procedures, and policies for moving image and sound materials. S/he evaluates collections to assess preservation needs and collaborates with curators in setting priorities and arranging treatment and processing schedules. The specialist implements standard procedures for handling, examining, describing, and assessing moving image collections; ensures adherence to established access, storage, and handling policies for these materials; manages workflow for media transfers, including preservation re-mastering operations to meet preservation standards; communicates with vendors for outside services needed; and manages day-to-day activities of an active moving image preservation program. In administering the program, the specialist trains and supervises one full-time staff and two part-time graduate assistants from the Moving Image Archiving and Preservation Program (MIAP) in the NYU Cinema Studies Department as well as additional student assistants as needed. The moving image preservation specialist also supervises staff working on grant-related programs for media as needed within the Libraries preservation department. The moving image preservation specialist position is a permanent professional appointment and reports to the head of the Libraries’ Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department. NYU Libraries has an active preservation program for motion picture video and audio collections equipped with two labs designed to facilitate viewing, describing, cleaning, re-housing, and reformatting of moving image materials. An audio lab is under development. The specialist will manage the moving image and sound preservation program and provide leadership as the program continues to develop and mature. The incumbent will assist in grant-writing and grant project initiatives as needed. NYU seeks an individual who is active in professional organizations and who enjoys participation in the professional community of moving image and sound preservation.

Qualifications

Formal training in moving image technology or equivalent experience, together with extensive experience in moving image archiving and preservation, including knowledge of the recommended practices and guidelines for archival restoration and transfer of moving images; strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and productively in a fluid, complex organization and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; commitment to the education of future preservationists.

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please send a letter stating your qualifications, include your curriculum vitae, and three references that document your main activities in preservation, and any relevant publications to:
Ms. Janet Koztowski
Human Resources Director
New York University Libraries
70 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012
Fax: 212-995-4070
E-mail: jobs@library.nyu.edu.
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Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.