At The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1, we celebrate creativity,
openness, tolerance, and generosity. We aim to be inclusive places—
both onsite and online—where diverse cultural, artistic, social, and
political positions are welcome. We’re committed to sharing the
most thought-provoking modern and contemporary art, and hope
you will join us in exploring the art, ideas, and issues of our time.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Senior Library Assistant for the Archives, Library, and Research Collections Department. Reporting to the Head of Library Services, the Senior Library Assistant concentrates in one or more of the following areas:  acquisitions-related: searches, sources, and purchases; searches for duplicate materials; copy-catalogs using OCLC Connection; organizes all incoming material and distributes for processing; searches order suggestions, places online orders for books, records acquisitions information; remains within budget allocation; s_erials management_: checks in serials; claims missing and late issues; prepares materials for commercial binding; maintains, initiates, and cancels subscriptions; acknowledges gifts; cataloging-related: supports cataloging management by performing limited copy cataloging and updating existing records with addition of new materials in OCLC and ILS.
Additional responsibilities include:
- 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 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.
- Participates in library-related projects as needed.
- Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.      

• College degree preferred with a minimum two to three years library experience, preferably in an academic, research, or special library environment. A master’s degree in library or information science is welcome but not required.
• 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.
• Experience performing basic copy cataloging of library materials preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in the areas of collection handling, transporting, and shelving. Experience handling fragile library materials.
• Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).  Reports to:     Head of Library Services Salary: The salary for this position is $49,075 per