Archival Accessioning Manager — Lead, Special Collections

Metro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library seeks a Manager of Archival Accessioning to lead accessioning across archival processing and backlog projects. Based onsite at the Library Services Center in Queens, the role directs ArchivesSpace workflows, supports curators, and ensures materials are described and accessible to researchers.

The position requires an MLS/MLIS or archival training with 5+ years in archives, plus 3+ years of supervising staff and managing projects.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or a Master’s degree with archival training.
• 5+ years of experience in an archives or manuscripts repository handling collections of varying size and complexity.
• 3+ years supervising staff and managing projects.
• Experience accessioning archival collections in all formats (analog, digital, audio, moving image).

Responsibilities

• Supervise processing staff and manage archival accessioning for new acquisitions and backlog collections.
• Establish physical, legal, and intellectual control of incoming archival acquisitions.
• Migrate all archival accessioning workflows into ArchivesSpace and oversee ArchivesSpace staff interface.
• Develop and maintain documentation for archival accessioning in ArchivesSpace (public GitHub docs).
• Collaborate with Collection Management to facilitate location management and storage for acquisitions.
• Coordinate with Conservation to identify materials needing housing or conservation treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff supervision

ArchivesSpace

Metadata

Communication

Education

MLS/MLIS or archival training

Tools

ArchivesSpace

GitHub

Sierra

MARCEdit

Job description

The New York Public Library seeks a Manager of Archival Accessioning to lead accessioning across archival processing and backlog projects. Based onsite at the Library Services Center in Queens, the role directs ArchivesSpace workflows, supports curators, and ensures materials are described and accessible to researchers.

The position requires an MLS/MLIS or archival training with 5+ years in archives, plus 3+ years of supervising staff and managing projects.