Art Library & Archives Assistant: Circulation & Research

Atrium Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package available

Job summary

Atrium Staffing client in New York, a world-leading art institution with locations in Long Island City and New York City, seeks a Library Assistant to join the Archives, Library, and Research Collections Department. The role supports reader services, acquisitions, interlibrary loans, cataloging, and serials.

Responsibilities include assisting staff and patrons with circulation, reference services, shelf reading, and processing materials in the ILS.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of library experience in an academic/research/special library setting.
• Knowledge of global modern and contemporary art.
• Familiarity with ILS, circulation, reference, and cataloging.
• Experience handling fragile library materials.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and reach high/low shelves.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Reading knowledge of a language other than English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist museum staff and library patrons with library circulation, reference, and services.
• Maintain stack areas, space planning, shelf-reading, and collection upkeep.
• Support reference and circulation staff at the circulation desk.
• Manage day-to-day library operations including mail, paging, labeling, and ILS tasks.
• Coordinate interlibrary loan requests and participate in ad hoc projects.

Skills

Library experience

Academic library

Global art knowledge

ILS familiarity

Reference services

Fragile materials

Circulation functions

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Lifting 30 lbs

Second language reading

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree welcome

Job description

Atrium Staffing client in New York, a world-leading art institution with locations in Long Island City and New York City, seeks a Library Assistant to join the Archives, Library, and Research Collections Department. The role supports reader services, acquisitions, interlibrary loans, cataloging, and serials.

Responsibilities include assisting staff and patrons with circulation, reference services, shelf reading, and processing materials in the ILS.