DESCRIPTION
Reports to the Chief of Public Services. Provides reference assistance to
the Library's users on- and off-site. Primary responsibilities include:
instruction and support to readers and staff in the use of electronic
resources, with an emphasis on WWW-based resources; response to e-mail
reference queries; evaluation of the Library's extensive electronic
resources (including microforms and CD-ROMs). Additional responsibilities
include: providing Reading Room coverage as needed; introducing new readers
to the Library's book and photoarchive collections, resources and policies;
participating in the development of reference content and policies for the
Library website and intranet; processing interlibrary loan requests;
preparing collection guides and bibliographies; compiling statistical
reports on users. 35-hour week (9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday), includes minimum
one half day Saturday per month, 9:00-1:00, September-May.
QUALIFICATIONS
MLS from an ALA-accredited program. Experience in art reference and
electronic information resources and services is essential. Academic
background in history of Western art. Reading knowledge of one or more
Western European languages. Excellent oral and written communication
skills; strong public service orientation. Ability to initiate, plan, and
implement projects, both independently and as a member of a team.
To apply, send letter of application, current résumé, and names of 3
references to: Lydia Dufour, Chief, Public Services, Frick Art Reference
Library of The Frick Collection, 10 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021.
EOE.
The Frick Art Reference Library is an international research library,
photoarchive, and archive that serve as one of the world's most complete
resources for the study of Western art. Founded in 1920, the Library today
has holdings of approximately 900,000 study photographs, 275,000 books,
72,000 auction sale catalogs, and 1600 periodical titles. It is open to
interested individuals from all over the world.
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