Education Library and Resource Associate

Education Library and Resource Associate

Posting Details

The American Museum of Natural History seeks an Education Library and Resource Associate to identify, catalog, and make accessible the educational literature, curricula, and research briefs across education classrooms and work spaces. The role collaborates with the AMNH Research Library to develop and implement a comprehensive catalog system for the Education Teaching Library, and supports related satellite library displays, book club programs, and other programs developed by the Gottesman Learning Center team.

Department: Education – 050

Position Summary: The Education Library & Resource Associate will work across the AMNH Education division to identify, catalog, and make accessible the vast educational literature across education classrooms and work spaces. In collaboration with the AMNH Research Library, the role supports development of a comprehensive catalog system for the Teaching Library and supports related programming and displays.

• Database and Documentation Management: Catalogue the collection across classrooms and education work spaces, including data on item condition, labeling, and barcoding.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of the Teaching Library digital catalog and ensure integrity of the database.
• Centralize 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 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 in Library-related procedures.
• Collaborate with Education and Research Library staff and other Museum departments (Facilities, Library, Security, Legal, etc.).

• Programming Support: Staff the AMNH Research Library Reference Desk during weekend hours and support public use of the reading room.
• Work a five-day schedule, including one weekend day each week.
• Support operations and planning of new programs at the Gottesman Learning Center in 2026 (book clubs, storytime, community meetings, drop-in activities, and interactions with AMNH scientists).
• Facilitate use of the Teaching Library and materials needed for teaching and learning across the Programs department.
• Coordinate with Education and Research Library staff on the creation of thematic Satellite Library displays for teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

The expected salary range is $60,000 to $70,000 per year. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our diverse community. Pay is determined based on factors including skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, humanities, literature, museum studies, information sciences, or related field.
• 3 years of professional experience with object or literature collections in an informal education or library setting.
• Thorough knowledge of collections management standards and best practices.
• Experience in care, preservation, and documentation of library collections, including museum registration, library cataloguing software, handling, shelving, and loan procedures.
• Experience in project management.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently and take initiative.
• A capable multi-tasker.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently, including pushing, pulling, and lifting as part of typical library operations.

• Category: Full-Time
• Total Hours per Pay Period: 70
• Union Status: Non-Union
• FLSA: Exempt
• Expected Salary Minimum: $60,000/annual
• Expected Salary Maximum: $70,000/annual

EEO Statement: The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to facilities, programs, or activities on the basis of protected characteristics and other factors as required by law.

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Posting Number: GS973P

Open Date: 02/05/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: See application portal for details.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents