Library Services Fellow

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Library Services Fellow in the Archives, Library, and Research Collections (ALRC) Department at The Museum of Modern Art.  The Fellowship provides mentorship and hands-on training for an early-career library and information science professional who has a strong interest in the field of public and reader services.

The Fellow will participate in a variety of activities within a large, active library program, including assisting with the daily operation of the reading room, contributing to departmental initiatives and collections management, reviewing current policies and workflows to increase accessibility to the collections, and performing research. This is a one-year fellowship.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides service to Museum staff and Library patrons as needed relating to library circulation, reference, and services provided by the Library.
• Supports reference and circulation staff by assisting with shifts at the circulation desk.
• Supports daily operation of the Library, including, paging and shelving library materials; checking-in new acquisitions; contributing to the development and maintenance of circulation and reference policies and procedures; processing library materials with labels after cataloging; coordinating circulation activity in the Integrated Library System (ILS) and sending reminders to Museum staff; processing Inter-Library Loan requests for internal and external users.
• Maintains stack areas, including assisting with space planning, performing shelf-reading, and troubleshooting any issues that arise within the print collection.
• Participates in library-related projects as needed.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.                                                               

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• Knowledge of global modern and contemporary art is preferred.
• Reading knowledge of languages, in addition to English, is desirable.
• Demonstrates outstanding team orientation, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to collaboratively manage long-term projects in a continually evolving environment.
• Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with museum staff and library patrons.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to reach high and low shelves.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems, circulation functions, reference services, handling special collections, and a general understanding of library classification systems preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the areas of collection handling, transporting, and shelving. Experience handling fragile library materials.

Reports to:     Head of Library Services

Salary: The salary for this position is $52,000 for 12 months, payable on a bi-weekly basis. The fellowship will also include up to $2,000 for approved professional development.

Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs.  Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.  Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

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