Library Assistant

MoMA•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Library Assistant in its Archives, Library, and Research Collections Department. Reporting to the Head of Library Services, the Library Assistant offers support in the following library functions: reader services, acquisitions, resource sharing/interlibrary loans (ILL), cataloging, and serials. This position is based at MoMA QNS in Long Island City, with occasional duties at the Museum’s midtown Manhattan location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum one to two years library experience, preferably in an academic, research, or special library environment.
Knowledge of global modern and contemporary art is preferred.
Familiarity with integrated library systems, circulation functions, reference services, handling special collections, copy cataloging, and a general understanding of library classification systems preferred.
Experience handling fragile library materials.
Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the areas of collection handling, transporting, and shelving.
Demonstrates outstanding team orientation and flexibility.
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.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in library or information science is welcome but not required.
Reading knowledge of a language, in addition to English, is desirable.

Responsibilities

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