Specialist II / Librarian II - Schomburg Center (Temporary) Job at New York Public

Specialist II / Librarian II - Schomburg Center (Temporary)

Application Deadline : 31 October 2025

Department : Research Libraries

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Schomburg Center

Reporting To : Kassidi Jones

Compensation : $70,393 / year

Description

Overview Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of materials focused on African American, African, and African Diaspora experiences, featuring diverse programming and a collection of over 11 million items that illuminates the richness of global Black history and culture. A research library of The New York Public Library and seeded by the collection of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the Schomburg Center provides free access to materials documenting Black life locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books (MARB) Division collects, preserves, and makes available for research purposes rare, unique, and primary materials that document the history and culture of people of African descent throughout the world, with a concentration on the Americas and the Caribbean.

Librarian II / Specialist II is responsible for assisting with reference and collection support in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books (MARB) Division. The librarian / specialist interfaces with the public and the research community while offering support to other divisions at the Schomburg Center. In addition to the public facing services, the Librarian II / Specialist II will provide collection maintenance support to the division and assist its Curator and Assistant Curator with exhibitions at the Schomburg Center, New York Public Library, and other venues. This is a donor-funded 2.5 year temporary position.

Responsibilities

• Provide public service and collection support for MARB Division and respond to reference questions via email, phone, and in-person from researchers, scholars, and staff
• Participate in outreach activities such as class visits and group presentations
• Provide support to the division with updating collection materials and reference services including policies and procedures, special projects, exhibitions, and related programming
• Update and create content for web pages, LibGuides, and training materials
• Serve on relevant committees, tasks forces, and working groups that are related to professional responsibilities
• Collaborate with public and technical services units within the Research Libraries at the New York Public Library to create a unified patron experience
• Maintain a personal program of continuous education and professional development
• Support the Schomburg Center’s research divisions to ensure patron access to collection materials held throughout the various reading rooms
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Master’s degree in liberal arts or humanities and successful completion of archival training

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Core Values All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

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Physical Duties

Union / Non Union Local 1930

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Schedule

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

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