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Board of Trustees

METRO is managed and governed by an elected Board of Trustees and program areas receive guidance from METRO’s Advisory Councils.

Learn more about our esteemed board members below.

Librarian II - Photographs and Prints, Schomburg Center

Monday, April 14, 2025 - 10:42

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Overview Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Research and Black Culture is one of the world's leading cultural institutions devoted to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of materials focused on African-American, African, and African diaspora experiences, featuring diverse program…

Tour & Social Hour: ICP (International Center of Photography)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 16:14

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Join us for a tour of the International Center of Photography's William Randolph Hearst Library, part of ICP's full photography center in the Lower East Side. The library is dedicated to the entire discipline of photography and houses an extensive collection of photobooks and other resources. Following the tour, join us for a social hour at a nearb…

Guided Tour Of The Noguchi Museum

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 16:12

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Join us for a guided tour of The Noguchi Museum, the first museum in the United States to be established, designed, and installed by a living artist—Isamu Noguchi—to show their own work. Guided tours are led by museum educators and explore select works in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions while introducing the life and vision of Isamu…

METRO Community Chat

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 17:18

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With uncertainty swirling around our professional lives, we notice that we're feeling similarly to how we did in the spring of 2020. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, METRO staff gathered with library workers on virtual community chats to help support one another and process the situation. The current moment seems like a necessary t…

E-Resources and Collection Assessment Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) (Updated)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 10:33

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a creative, collaborative, and user-centered librarian to serve as Electronic Resources and Collections Assessment Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the e-Resources Librarian provides comprehensive management of electronic resou…

Instruction Librarian

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 09:23

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Under the direction of the Associate Director, Learning Engagement, the Instruction Librarian is part of a two-person team with primary responsibility for developing and coordinating a library education/instruction program to support learning in science, social science, and related interdisciplinary programs, as well as for undeclared undergraduate…

Executive Director - Richland Library (SC)

Monday, April 7, 2025 - 13:38

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Executive Director – Richland Library (SC)   The Richland Library Board of Trustees seeks an inspiring and visionary Executive Director to build upon a legacy of excellence and drive the library further toward an exciting future. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a nationally recognized library system known for its cutting-edg…

Library Administrative Coordinator

Monday, April 7, 2025 - 13:38

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Hunter College Libraries is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and service-minded Library Administrative Coordinator to support the daily operations of our dynamic library system, including branch locations. This position will be located at the Leon & Toby Cooperman Library. Reporting directly to the Chief Librarian, this role is ideal for …

Abolitionist Futures: A PLSN Discussion Group / Immigrant Justice

Friday, April 4, 2025 - 15:35

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Want to learn more about prison abolition? Looking to explore the role of information in the prison industrial complex? Excited to discuss ways we can collectively offer resources to address violence caused by mass incarceration? Join the club (literally!). The Prison Library Support Network is collaborating with METRO to host Abolitionist Futures:…

Book Conservator

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 16:17

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The New York Society Library NEW YORK, NEW YORK  Book Conservator  About the Library:   The New York Society Library is New York City’s oldest library, founded in 1754. The Library is open to all for reading, reference, exhibitions, and selected events, with circulation and other services available to members. Member…

Associate Archivist

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 10:43

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The Foundation seeks a full-time, 2-year limited term Assistant Archivist or Associate Archivist to assist in processing the Helen Frankenthaler papers in the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Archives. The Helen Frankenthaler papers, dated circa 1920–2016 and measuring over 300 linear feet, contain the personal papers of Frankenthaler and her busines…

Implementing Universal Design In Academic Librarianship, Part 2: Hands-On Workshop

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 16:45

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Universal Design (UD) is a model that tries to reach every student. It is "the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design." UD goes beyond assuming a statement about the Office for Accessibility in a syllabus is “enough” for student…

METRO’s Digitization Project Grant: Information Session

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 10:23

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This webinar will be facilitated by METRO’s Digitization Project Grant Program Managers, Allison Sherrick and Traci Mark. Allison and Traci will review the main components of the grant process, including: The program guide Eligibility The application process There will be a Q & A period at the end of the session. Please be sure to review our …

Digitization Project Grants

Digitization Grant Program 2025-2026: Call for applications

We’re very excited to announce the next cycle of METRO’s Digitization Grant Program! The call for applications begins Monday, March 31st, 2025, and the application deadline is Friday, May 16th, 2025.

Grant Programs

METRO provides funding for digital projects, collection development, hospital services, and more. 

Specific information about our current grant program and projects can be found on the pages below.

Training Lead

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 09:45

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JCFPL JOB TITLE: Training Lead DEPARTMENT: The Learning Center LOCATION: Learning Center offices and various branch locations REPORTS TO: Learning Center Director CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Senior Training Technician FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000 per year WORKWEEK: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00…

Branch Manager (Librarian III) - Miller Branch

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 09:45

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JCFPL JOB TITLE: Branch Manager   LOCATION: Miller Branch REPORTS TO:  South Regional Branch Manager CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian III STARTING SALARY RANGE: $81,115 - $82,115 per year FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled a…

Archivist (Specialist II)

Monday, March 31, 2025 - 09:44

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Overview The New York Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to enhance the use of its world class archival holdings at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and to serve as a resource and facilitator for public service access.   Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Res…

Public Engagement Library Internship

Friday, March 28, 2025 - 16:57

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About The New York Academy of Medicine: The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in public health. NYAM is committed to addressing root causes of health inequities. Throughout its 178-year history, NYAM has championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achiev…

Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West

Friday, March 28, 2025 - 16:55

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Job Title: Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West Job Posted:   March 25, 2025 Department: Library Reports To: Instruction/Periodicals Librarian Schedule: Part-Time 21-25 hours/week , Non-Exempt, Onsite, Evening Shifts  Hourly Rate: $31.42/hour   POSITION OVERVIEW: In con…