Part-Time Museum Library Acquisitions Assistant

Frick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Meal and Museum Shop discounts

Job summary

The Frick Collection in New York is seeking an Acquisitions Assistant to support the library's monographs intake and copy cataloging. This part-time, nonexempt role handles physical processing, metadata entry in Alma, and routine quality checks.

Reporting to the Acquisitions Lead, you will unpack shipments, match titles to invoices, and ensure MARC 21 cataloging meets library standards, while collaborating with colleagues in a prestigious research setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with copy cataloging of monographs and OCLC Connexion.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo or with another ILS commonly used in research libraries.
• Precise attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation and lift moderately heavy boxes.
• Knowledge or coursework in Art History.

Responsibilities

• Unpacking books and matching titles to invoices.
• Receiving the material in Alma.
• Copy cataloging according to MARC 21 standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Art History knowledge

Tools

ALMA/Primo (Ex Libris)

OCLC Connexion

Job description

The Frick Collection in New York is seeking an Acquisitions Assistant to support the library's monographs intake and copy cataloging. This part-time, nonexempt role handles physical processing, metadata entry in Alma, and routine quality checks.

Reporting to the Acquisitions Lead, you will unpack shipments, match titles to invoices, and ensure MARC 21 cataloging meets library standards, while collaborating with colleagues in a prestigious research setting.