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The METRO Fellowship

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The METRO Fellowship (2016-17) aimed to address cross-institutional challenges amongst METRO member institutions. Real-world problems of practice were submitted by METRO members, and fellowship applicants submitted project proposals that would seek creative solutions to these challenges. Three fellows were matched with participating institutions an…

NYC Digital Safety: Privacy + Security

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NYC Digital Safety: Privacy + Security is a partnership between New York City’s three library systems — Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Library — and METRO Library Council. With support from the City of New York Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, this project ensures that NYC residents can rely on publi…

REALM Project

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METRO has been assisting IMLS and OCLC with the management of the Operations, Scientific, and Executive Steering Committees for the REALM Project. REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) is a research project conducted by OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle to produce and distribute science-based COVI…

ARPA Regional Digital Equity Project

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has provided the New York State Library with $6.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the LSTA Grants to States Program. The State Library has allocated $5,514,315 of these federal funds to New York State’s nine regional Reference and Research Library Resources Co…

Digital Services Manager

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 15:54

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    The George Washington University Libraries & Academic Innovation (GWLAI) seeks nominations and applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Digital Services Manager. GWLAI invites interested information professionals of all backgrounds and depths of experience who have an interest in being part of a vibrant, colla…

Metadata Librarian

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 13:26

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Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most div…

Instructional Services Librarian

Friday, August 26, 2022 - 13:25

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Applications are now being accepted for Instructional Services Librarian, part of the Instructional Services Team at Birnbaum Library, Pace University in New York City. This position offers an opportunity for the right person to apply their skills and knowledge in a way that allows them to grow in the position, and for the position to evolve based …

Senior Processing Assistant

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 16:24

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Position Summary: Perform complex cataloging, acquisitions, metadata and record maintenance functions as well as monitor standard processing functions. Assist in systems maintenance. Assist with special projects. Train student and/or casual employees. Assign and review work of Processing Assistants, students and casuals. Troubleshoot and resolve pr…

Digitization Project Grants - Recipients

METRO launched our Digitization Grant Program in January 2005 to support projects involving significant collections held by METRO member libraries in New York City and Westchester County. Since that time, we’ve awarded over $900,000 in grants to support 92 digital projects. Our grant program is s

Mythbusters! Preservation Edition, Part 3

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 13:33

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About This Session Myth #3: “Emergency planning requires creating an immense 3-ring binder of information.” Disaster planning can seem like a daunting task, requiring a lot of paperwork and time, but it is not as difficult as you might think. There are simple tasks and tools that can help you prepare for the worst. In this webinar, you will learn a…

Library Referrals

Our Library Referrals system makes it easier for students and researchers to locate materials or research across our member libraries.

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First Year Outreach Services Librarian

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 10:31

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First Year Outreach Services Librarian   Applications are now being accepted for First Year Outreach Services Librarian, part of the Instructional Services Team at Birnbaum Library, Pace University in New York City. This position offers an opportunity for the right person to apply their skills and knowledge in a way that allows them to g…

Technology Clerk

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 10:30

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The Ossining Public Library is seeking a part-time, tech-savvy Technology Clerk. The Technology Clerk reports to the Technology and Training Librarian and will be responsible for service desk shifts, processing materials, assisting in light technology maintenance, basic computer and technology instruction, and collections maintenance. The idea…

Head of Youth and Teen Services

Saturday, August 20, 2022 - 07:16

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The Montclair Public Library seeks a qualified and dedicated Librarian to serve as Head of the Youth and Teen Services Department. The selected candidate will provide excellent customer service to all users and plan, implement and administer all elements of services for youth from preschool to high school under the direction of the Assistant Direct…

Library Technical Assistant III

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 13:33

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The Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division holds and provides access to books, serials, and microforms containing information by and about people of African descent throughout the world, concentrating on the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The Research and Reference Division is seeking a Library Technical Assistant III to …

Circulation Services Supervisor (Revised post)

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 12:39

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Role Summary Under the direction of the Manager of Public Services, the Circulation Services Supervisor participates as a member of the Access Services team to support the operations, activities, and projects of the Levy Library. This includes supervising activities of Access Services staff, facilities and security, and enforcing policies for main…

Drue Heinz Associate Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts

Friday, August 19, 2022 - 11:32

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The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an experienced and dynamic curator or special collections librarian to join the department of Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS). The Drue Heinz Associate Curator will interpret, research, document, and promote the Morgan’s notable collection of primarily handwritten documents spanning more than 500 yea…

Librarian/Librarian Trainee

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 16:36

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LBPL is seeking multiple part-time Librarian I or Librarian Trainee candidates for the Adult Services and Youth Services Departments. Candidates will work up to seventeen (17) hours per week including days, evenings, and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS Librarian I: MLS Degree (ALA accredited) and a current NYS Public Librarian’s Certificate Lib…

Senior Librarian II Reference Department

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 15:52

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The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Senior Librarian in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community.  The successful candidate will provide assistance with general administrative duties to the Head of Adult Services and Reference and wi…

Library Intern (Unpaid)

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 04:40

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Title:  Library Intern (Unpaid)   Overview: The Center for Fiction, founded in 1820 as the Mercantile Library, is the only organization in the United States devoted solely to the vital art of fiction. The mission of The Center is to encourage people to read and value fiction and to support and celebrate its creation and enjoyment. I…

Empower Your Library Against Book Bans

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 12:06

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Get to know the current state of book challenges across the U.S. with a look at what led to this particular censorship movement. This presentation will offer not only the terminology and groups associated with book challenges in public schools and libraries within and beyond New York, but it will also offer insight into how to build strong challeng…

Mythbusters! Preservation Edition, Part 2

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 12:05

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About This Session Myth #2: “The perfect temperature and relative humidity for collections is 70ºF and 50% RH.” Back in the early years of the preservation profession, there was the 70/50 Rule: your space temperature had to be 70 degrees and 50% relative humidity, with no deviation from those set points. Nowadays, there is no perfect set of numbers…

Choose Your Own EDI Adventure

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 12:01

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The votes are in and based on the top three topics selected in the survey, the Choose Your Own EDI Adventure workshop will focus on achieving cultural competence and cultural humility in our work, including the importance of understanding privilege and bias in the workplace and the role that assessing for EDI can play. This workshop will introduce …

Childrens Librarian - Brooklyn Heights Branch

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 08:47

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The Children's Librarian, under the overall supervision of the Neighborhood Library Supervisor, works as part of the branch team and performs basic library work concentrating on service to children and their parents and caregivers.   This position requires professional knowledge and judgment, including, but not limited to, reference an…