RESPONSIBILITIES

MTA Bridges and Tunnels, aka, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority or “TBTA,” seeks a Special Archive & Library Specialist to assist in the preservation, organization, and accessibility of its historical collections. These collections include long-time Chairman Robert Moses' TBTA papers, engineering drawings, corporate records, artifacts, film footage, architectural models, and print and digital photographs. This role provides critical research support to internal departments such as the Internal Security Department (ISD), Maintenance, Office of the President, and Construction & Development Engineering teams by maintaining and retrieving historical records related to the planning and construction of the Authority's seven bridges and two tunnels.

The specialist will also catalog new acquisitions, apply basic preservation techniques, and ensure the archive continues to document the agency's evolving history. In addition, the role will be involved in programming, exhibit design, reference, and the provision of documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and retrieve historical records for internal departments.
• Maintain and organize archives dating from 1933 to the present.

• Catalog new acquisitions, documents, artifacts, and photographs.

• Apply basic preservation methods to protect historical materials.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive digitization program aligned with industry standards.
• Educate engineers, architects, and consultants on standards and practices for documentation.
• Assist in historical exhibits, respond to reference requests, contribute to employee newsletters, and provide educational tours for students and staff.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring the preservation and accessibility of TBTA's historical legacy while supporting critical operational and engineering decisions.