Rare book division nypl careers

To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. We are an essential provider of free books, information. The printed collections of the new york public library could be said to begin in the rare book division, with nearly 800 pieces of incunabula. The mission of the new york public library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. The divisions holdings include personal papers, records of organizations and institutions, subject or thematic collections, literary and scholarly typescripts and. Manuscripts, archives and rare books division nypl. A guide to its collections and services library of congress.

With your library card, its easier than ever to choose from more than 300,000 e books on simplye, the new york public librarys free ereader app. Register to use materials in the brooke russell astor reading. Posts from the rare books division the new york public library. The new york public librarys four research centers welcome scholars, writers, students, and all others. Recently, the new york public library digitized in its. The nations largest public library system, the new york public library offers career opportunities as exciting as new york city itselfwith rewarding work experiences, endless advancement possibilities, and comprehensive benefit options. The scheme will reopen in novemberdecember 2020 for placements beginning in 2021. Gain access to digital resources for all ages, including e books, audiobooks, databases, and more.

Division operating hours may vary and an appointment may be required for consultation of some materials. Archives or rare books, including the george arents collection, must register for access. Click to visit the main new york public library homepage. The new york public library nypl has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all new yorkers for more than 100 years. Sharon fitzgerald, talks about the early life and career of mrs. Media in category nypl rare book division the following 200 files are in this category, out of 21,531 total. Childrens book and illustrator collections rare book. The new york public library is a 501c3 ein 1887440. Find information regarding the job application process, position availability, and more. About the manuscripts, archives and rare books division.

If you have submitted an application for a 2020 internship position, please note that due to a high volume of applications were unable to respond individually to each applicant. About the manuscripts, archives and rare books division the new. The manuscripts, archives and rare books division collects, preserves, and makes. Manuscripts, archives and rare books division schomburg center for research in black culture. Researchers must hold an nypl library card, which can be obtained in the librarys main reading room, and must be able to present a valid governmentissued. Apply to account manager, rare book cataloger full time through june 2021, technician and more. Childrens book and illustrator collections early american childrens books the free librarys interest in historical childrens books was established in 1947 with the. Applications for rare internships in 2020 have now closed. Posts from the rare books division the new york public. Researchers must hold a new york public library card, obtainable from staff in the general research division, and must also present a valid. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services.