Location: New York, NY
Salary: $52,000
Employment Term: full-time, permanent
Employer Contact: [log in to unmask]
The New York School of Interior Design, an accredited, independent institution of higher education devoted entirely to the discipline of interior design and its related professions, seeks an individual to serve as Senior Librarian.
Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Senior Librarian manages the day-to day operations of the Library’s public and technical services activities, including the two materials libraries and supervision of all library student workers for coverage
of the Library’s circulation and reference desk. Working with the Director of the Library, the Senior Librarian develops the Library’s collection development policy, maintains the library collections, and process acquisitions and donations following established
guidelines and criteria. The Senior Librarian also assists the Director with selection and evaluation of electronic resources and negotiation of licenses with vendors. The Senior Librarian plays a leadership role in adopting and implementing new and creative
technologies and workflow in the above-mentioned areas. This person also coordinates with NYU’s Knowledge Access & Resource Management Services (KARMS) for routine cataloging and database maintenance tasks. The Senior Librarian will serve as the backup of
the Director when s/he is absent.
Requirements:
Bachelors in art history, fine arts, design or architecture preferred.
At least 2-4 years’ experience in an academic or research library environment with specialization in circulation, reference, or library instruction services.
Proven experience in managing part-time staff or student workers.
Former experience in formulating and documentation library procedures and policies.
Experience using integrated library systems, such as Aleph, particularly the circulation module; basic knowledge of MARC cataloging and acquisition records.
Strong technical skills of evaluating and employing a variety of new Web tools, systems platforms, and social media channels to facilitate and promote library services and operations.
Former experience of collection development and library instructional programs preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for lectures, presentations, and working with library/archives users, staff, and outside donors and vendors.
Professional committee memberships/activities in related organizations, such as ARLIS/NA, VRA, SAA, ALA, or ACRL, desirable.
May be required to cover some evening or weekend shifts.
Ability to perform physical activities associated with archival collections.
Candidates for this position should submit resume, along with a cover letter, indicating salary requirements to: [log in to unmask]