"Education Library and Resource Associate"

American Museum Of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Education Library & Resource Associate will work across the AMNH Education division to identify, catalog, and make accessible the vast educational literature, curricula, and research briefs that exist across education classrooms and work spaces. In collaboration with the AMNH Research Library, the Education Library & Resource Associate will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive catalog system for the Education Teaching Library. Throughout this process, the Resource Associate will support the use of these materials through the development of satellite library displays, book club programs, and other programs developed by the new Gottesman Learning Center team.

Database and Documentation Management:

• Catalogue entire collection of literary materials held across classrooms and education workspaces, including data on item's condition, labeling, and barcoding.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of the Teaching Library digital catalog and ensure integrity of the database.
• Centralize proper documentation of the Teaching Library, including accessioning and deaccessioning, reporting and other record management tasks.
• Assist in updating standard operating procedures for Library use and management.

Collection Use and Care:

• Monitor use of the Teaching Library by Museum staff and ensure that proper reporting and check-in/out protocols are followed.
• Ongoing monitoring of the Library for pest, environmental, and over usage concerns.
• Understand and implement Museum best practices/protocols in Library related procedures.
• Ongoing collaboration with other Museum staff (Facilities, Library, Security, legal, etc.)

Programming Support:

• Staff the AMNH Research Library Reference Desk during weekend open hours and support the public's use of the reading room.
• Work a five day per week schedule, including one weekend day each week.
• Support the operations and planning of a new slate of programs coming to the Gottesman Learning Center in 2026, including book clubs, storytime, meetings of community groups, drop-in activities, and interactions with AMNH scientists.
• Facilitate the use of the Teaching Library and other materials and resources needed for teaching and learning and supporting programs department wide.
• Coordinate with Education and Research Library staff on the creation of thematic 'Satellite Library' displays for variety of audiences, including teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

The expected salary range for the Education Library and Resource Associate is $60,000/annual - $70,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in information sciences, library sciences or other related field.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org