Assistant Head Librarian, Library of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
New York University
New York, NY

New York University seeks a qualified **Assistant Head Librarian for the
Library of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient
World**. The Assistant Head Librarian reports to the ISAW
Head Librarian.

  
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a unique center for
advanced scholarly research and graduate education, offering the Ph.D. degree
through NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science. It has a wider geographic
span than other programs that focus on the ancient world, incorporating not
only Europe and the entire Mediterranean basin, but also the Near East, and
Central, South, and East Asia. In its research and its teaching of doctoral
students, ISAW emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, one that transcends
modern boundaries of nation. It supports scholarship that crosses customary
disciplinary boundaries - art history, literature, archaeology, history,
geography, geology, economics, and sociology, among others - to create a new
intellectual framework for understanding the ancient world, and to train a new
generation of scholars steeped in that integrated approach.

  
**Responsibilities**:  
  
The Assistant Head Librarian is responsible for managing day-to-day
operations, including:

  
Library Operations - Coordinate workflow, establish priorities and assign work
to ISAW's library staff. Train new
staff. Manage special projects by devising appropriate
workflows and providing supervision.

  
Technical Services - Supervise the work of ISAW's cataloging team, a group
performing original and complex copy cataloging for all formats in a wide
range of subjects and languages using the Ex Libris Aleph client. The
cataloging team consists of ISAW staff members and adjuncts from NYU's
cataloging department. Facilitate patron resource discovery and access by
ensuring the quality of bibliographic and digital databases through compliance
with national and local standards such as MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCCS, NACO,
CONSER, and LC cataloging practices as well as other appropriate cataloging
and metadata standards. Provide leadership in the area of metadata management
through the selection, creation and application of appropriate metadata
frameworks for print and digital records. Participate in the development of
standards, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely maintenance
of print and digital records. Serve as a liaison to Knowledge Access and
Resource Management Services (KARMS) and other related departments in the
Division of Libraries.

  
Digital Projects - Serve as the library liaison on ISAW's digital projects
team to help develop and coordinate activities linking digital initiatives to
library projects. Work closely with the Head Librarian and other members of
ISAW's staff to assist in the planning and implementation of The Ancient World
Digital Library (AWDL), one of the Digital Initiatives underway at the
Institute. AWDL is a joint project shared between ISAW and NYU's Digital
Library Technology Services (DLTS) department and the incumbent shares
responsibility for envisioning the development of the digital library and its
resources.

  
Collection Development - Sort collections acquired and determine
appropriateness for inclusion in the ISAW library or beyond. Maintain
inventories for acquired collections, duplicates, and serials. Provide data to
the Head Librarian to assist with the task of analyzing the library
collection, especially with regard to the curation of on- and off-site
collections. Participate in the acquisitions workflow by using the spreadsheet
and ticket system to track requests and purchases.

  
Public Services - Work closely with Head Librarian to provide leadership in
the planning, design, and provision of public access services in the ISAW
Library, including: producing and revising of library guides; giving
individual and group instruction and orientation; serving as a liaison to
faculty and graduate students; contributing to the library's public relations
efforts; working with faculty members, Visiting Research Scholars, and
students on integrating electronic resources into teaching and research;
responding to written, telephone, and email reference questions; participating
in Division and other institutional committees and activities as appropriate.

  
**Qualifications**:  
  
Required:

  * ALA-accredited MLS and second subject Master's degree required for tenure;
  * The ability to use a full range of text and electronic resources in history, archaeology, art history and other areas relevant to ISAW's core research areas.
  * Working knowledge of the appropriate languages of scholarship;
  * Familiarity with current trends in technical services;
  * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  * Demonstrated ability to work collegially within a small unit that is flexible and responsive to patrons;
  * Minimum three years professional experience.
  
**Preferred**:  

  * Subject area background relevant to the areas of study at ISAW;
  * Awareness of cross-disciplinary issues in librarianship;
  * Working knowledge of a non-Western language, with a strong preference for Chinese or Russian.
  
**New York University Libraries**:  
  
Libraries at New York University serve the school's 40,000 students and
faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU's
vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating and
providing services to our 11 global academic centers and "portal campuses" in
Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York
University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries
participates in a variety of consortia and collaborates closely with Columbia
University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan
Research Library Consortium. For the NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan
go to http://library.nyu.edu/about/Strategic_Plan.pdf

  
  
**Salary/Benefits**: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background.  
  
  
**To Apply**: To ensure consideration, send CV and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Enrique Yanez, Director of Human Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 or via email to [log in to unmask] Resumes will be considered until the position is filled.  
  
  
_NYU's Division of Libraries embraces diversity and is committed to attracting
qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. NYU
is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer._



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