Reference Librarian
Ryerson & Burnham Libraries
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Ryerson Library (1901) and the Burnham Library of Architecture (1912)
form a research collection of national and international significance within
a museum that houses a world-renowned collection. Merged in 1957, the
Libraries hold a research collection of 325,000 scholarly works, including
1,200 current serials subscriptions and 75,000 auction sales catalogs.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/libraries/
Duties: Provides reference service at the Reference Desk on a regularly
scheduled basis and research services to museum staff on demand. Responds to
written, telephone, and email reference questions. Assists the Senior
Reference Librarian in all aspects of interlibrary loan operation.
Participates in the development and maintenance of the Libraries intranet
and internet web pages. Oversees scheduling of Libraries' orientations.
Assists in providing bibliographic instruction, training and orientations
for new AIC staff, School of the Art Institute classes, the Libraries'
reference staff and other groups and develops and writes related
instructional materials as assigned. Assists the Head of Reader Services in
both selecting and weeding reference collection materials. Pursues special
projects as required. Reports to the Head of Reader Services. Full-time (35
hr/wk) position; occasional Tues. nights/Saturdays required to staff
Reference Desk.
Qualifications: Both entry level and early career candidates (1-2 years of
professional experience) are encouraged to apply. MLS or equivalent and
background in art history required (advanced degree in art history or
related discipline preferred). Must be able to communicate clearly and
concisely with a broad range of patron types, from major scholars in the
field to undergraduate students and members of the Museum. Ability to work
collegially within a small unit that is flexible and extremely responsive to
patrons is essential. Proficiency required in at least one foreign language.
Candidates must demonstrate ability to use a full range of text and
electronic resources in the arts and related disciplines and a familiarity
with web design. Candidates should be effective in both one-on-one and group
instruction.
We offer a competitive benefits and vacation package. Starting range is
$31,200. Tuition remission available for School of the Art Institute
classes, included the various Masters programs. Review of applications will
begin Jan. 10 and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Applications -- Vita, cover letter, and list of three references to:
MC/212OT, Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603, fax
312.857.0141, email, [log in to unmask] EOE
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