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 study of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. The Schomburg Center, featuring diverse programming and collections spanning over 10 million items, has for over nine decades illuminated the richness of black history, arts, and experience worldwide. As a key part of one of the largest public library systems in the world, the Schomburg Center is committed to maximizing free and public access to its collections, exhibitions, educational activities, and much of its programming. The Schomburg Center is made up of five research divisions: Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Prints and Photographs, Art and Artifacts, Moving Image and Recorded Sound and Jean Blackwell Huston Research and Reference. Each division holds original and unique primary source materials. Highlights include the rare treasures from Arturo Alfonso Schomburg's personal holdings, Augusta Savage's sculptures, Sonny Rollins' recordings, photographic documentation of Harlem, and an extensive collection of scholarship chronicling the Black experience across the Diaspora. The Librarian II/Specialist II is responsible for providing reference services across the divisions. The inter-divisional position will allow the reference librarian to gain experience in multiple formats. The reference librarian interfaces with the public and the research community, performing an important public service function within the Schomburg Center and the field itself. The reference librarian will work 17.5 hours per week to be scheduled between Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm, and some evenings and weekends as required. Schedule is subject to change. This is a 12-month temporary, part-time position.Responsibilities: Provide onsite reference and referral services, written and remote reference assistance, and subject expertise of Black history and Culture Provide in-depth research assistance to users via one-on-one consultationsParticipate in outreach activities such as class visits, group presentations, and donor and membership toursUpdate and create content for Web pages, user guides and training materialsMaintain a personal program of continuous education and professional developmentPerform other duties as requiredFounded 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 study of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. The Schomburg Center, featuring diverse programming and collections spanning over 10 million items, has for over nine decades illuminated the richness of black history, arts, and experience worldwide. As a key part of one of the largest public library systems in the world, the Schomburg Center is committed to maximizing free and public access to its collections, exhibitions, educational activities, and much of its programming. The Schomburg Center is made up of five research divisions: Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Prints and Photographs, Art and Artifacts, Moving Image and Recorded Sound and Jean Blackwell Huston Research and Reference. Each division holds original and unique primary source materials. Highlights include the rare treasures from Arturo Alfonso Schomburg's personal holdings, Augusta Savage's sculptures, Sonny Rollins' recordings, photographic documentation of Harlem, and an extensive collection of scholarship chronicling the Black experience across the Diaspora. The Librarian II/Specialist II is responsible for providing reference services across the divisions. The inter-divisional position will allow the reference librarian to gain experience in multiple formats. The reference librarian interfaces with the public and the research community, performing an important public service function within the Schomburg Center and the field itself. The reference librarian will work 17.5 hours per week to be scheduled between Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm, and some evenings and weekends as required. Schedule is subject to change. This is a 12-month temporary, part-time position. Responsibilities: * Provide onsite reference and referral services, written and remote reference assistance, and subject expertise of Black history and Culture * Provide in-depth research assistance to users via one-on-one consultations * Participate in outreach activities such as class visits, group presentations, and donor and membership tours * Update and create content for Web pages, user guides and training materials * Maintain a personal program of continuous education and professional development * Perform other duties as required Required Education, Experience & Skills Required Education & Experience * ALA-accredited Master's degree in library, archival or information studies, or Master's degree in liberal arts or humanities and successful completion of archival training * Experience working in a library or archive Required Skills * Knowledge of African American, African and African diasporan history * Demonstrated experience providing reference service in a library or archival repository * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills * Successfully demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment * Demonstrated digital literacy skills Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities: * May supervise library Pages Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries preferred More... Core Values All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values: * Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues * Be Resourceful in solving problems * Be Curious in all aspects of your work * Be Welcoming and Inclusive Work Environment * Office setting * Public library setting * Research Library Physical Duties * Limited physical effort is required * Daily use of a computer Physical Required? No Union/Non Union Local 1930 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Schedule 17.5 hours per week to be scheduled between Tuesday and Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm, and some evenings and weekends as required. Schedule is subject to change. This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. 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