HUDSON STREET LIBRARY

Library News & Updates

Stay informed about new initiatives, opportunities, and developments at Hudson Street Library.

Winter–Spring 2025 Internship Opportunity

Hudson Street Library is seeking a Winter–Spring 2025 intern with a strong interest in photobooks, visual culture, and archival work. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the organization and preservation of our growing photobook collection. The intern will assist with cataloging, condition checks, metadata entry, and developing archival systems that improve long-term accessibility. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, curious about art and photography, and eager to learn the fundamentals of library and archive practice. This is a great opportunity for students exploring library science, art history, or cultural heritage fields.

New Photography Acquisition: Les Oiseaux

We're excited to announce the addition of Les Oiseaux by Lola Raban-Oliva and Jean-René Etienne to our collection. This unique photobook documents the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire from an unprecedented aerial perspective, presenting 97 screenshots captured from the artists' window two kilometers from the blaze.

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Enhanced Tag System & Search

We've significantly improved our book tagging system, increasing coverage from 18.5% to 39.4% of the collection. Books are now enriched with keywords inferred from titles, authors, and publishers, making it easier to discover related materials through our search interface.

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Collection Data Quality Report

Our latest data quality assessment shows excellent collection integrity with a 98/100 quality score. All 1,580 books have been validated for ISBN accuracy, proper cataloging, and complete metadata. View our comprehensive data quality documentation for full details.