Collection Technician

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Overview

OverviewThe New York Public Library's (NYPL) collections are among the most important, unique, and comprehensive ever assembled for the free use of the public.

Key Responsibilities

Moving collection items: Safely move collection items from one location to another, deploying appropriate handling methods for a variety of cultural heritage materials.

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Overview
The New York Public Library's (NYPL) collections are among the most important, unique, and comprehensive ever assembled for the free use of the public. Its research centers provide opportunities for engagement with unique collections, inspirational reading rooms, exhibitions, programs, and a range of research services. The Research Libraries collections are wide-ranging, including archives, rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, prints, drawings, artwork, and audio and moving image recordings. NYPL is seeking an hourly Collection Technician to join a staffing pool to assist with collection management projects, including collection moves, inventory, cleaning of collection items, and packing library materials.

Responsibilities

Moving collection items: Safely move collection items from one location to another, deploying appropriate handling methods for a variety of cultural heritage materials. Quantities can vary from small (from one item from a cart to a shelf) to large-scale moves
Inventories/Checklists: Create or check item inventories of collection items; update collection-related spreadsheets or databases
Surface clean collection items: Remove surface dust from collections prior to moving items to new storage areas
Packing: Create custom boxes, folders, or other temporary housing to safely transport oversized collection items between Research Centers as part of collection moves
Collect environmental data: Follow instructions to collect preventive conservation data