Media Collections Lead: Acquisition & Processing

New York University; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Avery Fisher Center is seeking a Manager Media Collections to oversee acquisitions, processing, and ongoing maintenance of AFC media resources. You will lead workflows, manage staff and student workers, and collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external partners to advance the division's collections strategy.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-department projects, ensuring MARC and cataloging standards, and supporting users with media access while advocating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years related library or media center experience, including staff supervision.
• Experience in public services, collection development, and processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions, processing, and maintenance of media collections.
• Supervise union staff and student employees on projects and workflows.
• Develop and implement AFC collections projects and goals.
• Collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MARC format

Spreadsheet software

Database applications

Job description

New York University Avery Fisher Center is seeking a Manager Media Collections to oversee acquisitions, processing, and ongoing maintenance of AFC media resources. You will lead workflows, manage staff and student workers, and collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external partners to advance the division's collections strategy.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-department projects, ensuring MARC and cataloging standards, and supporting users with media access while advocating