Deborah Straussman

Senior Registrar

The New York Public Library has incredible collections, and working with the variety of objects in our collections is truly a joy.

Deborah Straussman has worked in the Registrar’s Office at the New York Public Library for fifteen years, and has served as the Senior Registrar for over eight years. Prior to joining NYPL, Straussman worked at The Museum of Modern Art in the exhibitions department. Straussman spent five years working in television production on true crime documentaries, before her interests in art and cultural heritage led her to become a registrar.

Have a sense of curiosity about NYPL and working with collections!