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Job Opportunity at The New York Public Library



The New York Public Library

Position Open:      Project Manager

               The Research Libraries/ Research Library Administration/ The
               New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Processing
               Project

Eligibility  Requirements:   ALA  accredited Master's degree in Library and
Information  Studies  and  substantial  relevant  experience  with  special
collections  cataloging  and  archival  processing in a research library or
similar   institution.   Knowledge  of  MARC  AMC  and  VIM,  AACR2rev,  LC
classification,  EAD,  APPM, and other metadata standards and access tools.
Demonstrated   knowledge   of   archival   processing   standards.   Strong
microcomputer  skills  and  demonstrated  experience  in the application of
library  automation,  including knowledge of RLIN and/or OCLC.  Familiarity
with   the  issues  surrounding  encoding,  delivering,  and  searching  of
structured  documents.   Demonstrated  experience  with  project  planning,
managing  project  budgets and preparing clear and concise project reports.
Project  and  personnel  management  experience  within  a research library
including  the  ability  to  oversee  progress  of  a  large project staff.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.


General  Description:   Under the general direction of the Deputy Director,
The   Research   Libraries,   is  responsible  for  planning,  supervising,
coordinating,  directing  and  reviewing  the  work  of the Library for the
Performing  Arts  Processing Project.  Will develop policies and procedures
for  non-book  cataloging and archival processing.  Oversees the processing
of uncataloged archival, audio-visual and other non-book collections in the
Library  for  the  Performing  Arts.  Interviews,  hires and trains project
staff.   Establishes   project   goals   and  performance  benchmarks.   In
coordination  with  Technical  Services  and Digital Library Program staff,
oversees  migration  of  LPA's  legacy databases and delivery system. Works
with ITG on technical system support issues.  Prepares reports and planning
documents as necessary.  Performs related duties as required.

Under  specially  allocated  funding, this five-year project will process a
backlog  of  NYPL  archival  collections  and manuscripts, and audio-visual
resources  in  the  field of the performing arts.  The Project Manager will
supervise  a   staff of approximately 30 full-time employees, establish new
procedures,  policies,  and  a  technical  platform  to  store, manage, and
deliver   resulting   bibliographic   records,   finding  aids,  and  other
inventories.


                        The New York Public Library
                        Human Resources Department
                            188 Madison Avenue
                      New York, New York   10016-4314
                           or email hrd@nypl.org

                        EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

                         Visit us at www.nypl.org



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