Visual Arts Librarian — Picture Collection

The New York Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library seeks a Librarian II in the Picture Collection at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. You will provide excellent reference assistance in person and remotely, supporting researchers and the public with equitable access to visual resources.

Responsibilities include teaching classes, developing collections, and creating online guides and educational materials while collaborating with staff across the building to enhance programs, outreach, and public service excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated engagement with visual studies through academic background, training, interest, or expertise.
• Experience providing welcoming and expert public service, reference or customer service in a research library or similar setting.
• Experience teaching and participating in community outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent research and reference assistance to scholarly and general users, in the reading room and remotely.
• Develops and teaches classes for the public, educational, and cultural institutions, and participates in the Library’s outreach and instruction strategy.
• Performs collection development tasks within the Picture Collection, including the selection and description of visual materials according to national and local subject heading standards.
• Assists in the implementation of social media initiatives in collaboration with the Social Media team, Wallach Division team, and guest curators.
• Regularly creates and updates online content, including research guides, and assorted educational materials.

Skills

Public service

Reference services

Community outreach

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies

Job description

The New York Public Library seeks a Librarian II in the Picture Collection at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. You will provide excellent reference assistance in person and remotely, supporting researchers and the public with equitable access to visual resources.

Responsibilities include teaching classes, developing collections, and creating online guides and educational materials while collaborating with staff across the building to enhance programs, outreach, and public service excellence.