Specialist II - Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division, Schomburg Center (Temporary)

New York

Friday, 08 May 2026

Review and confirm the inventories and organization of MIRS’s film collections, and enhance collection descriptions. Assist Collection processing and management staff with project coordination, logistics, including packing, shipping, and receiving of original media. Works as part of a team to provide public service, in-person at public service desks, telephone and email reference. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of operations and offer feedback related to short and long-term divisional planning. Serve on relevant committees, task forces, and working groups. Support the Schomburg Center’s collection development strategies, public services, policies and procedures and special projects, including exhibitions and publications. Perform related duties as required. Required Education ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Master’s degree in liberal arts or humanities with a required specialization in audio and moving image media preservation. Required Experience. Experience in an archival repository arranging and describing audio and moving image collections. Experience handling legacy formats and current film formats (physical media)Experience identifying film formats, performing condition assessments, and other related tasks. Experience appraising, arranging and describing archival records, including creating finding aids. Familiarity with Aeon or other special collections workflow management software. Required Skills. A strong background in archival theory and practice, especially regarding arrangement and description, as well as a familiarity with current approaches to audio and moving image materials. Knowledge of the history and culture of people of African descent. Knowledge of historic and current audio and moving image media formats, including format identification, condition assessments, and the visual/sonic characteristics and capabilities of legacy media. Basic knowledge of media preservation workflows. Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for archival description (APPM, DACS, LC subject headings, authority control, and MARC 21)Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team. Ability to work successfully with donors and the public

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