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Two positions available. Seeking catalogers for the Inventories of
American Painting & Sculpture project at the National Museum of American
Art, Smithsonian Institution. Performs original descriptive cataloing of
art works, following established written Inventory guidelines and
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules. Inputs information using USMARC visual
materials format into the online Smithsonian Institution Research
Information System (SIRIS) (http://www.siris.si.edu). Seeking catalogers
with experience in using USMARC format and national library or museum
cataloging standards and authority files, especially for visual or
nonbook materials. Demonstrated experience in performing original versus
copy cataloging highly desirable. Knowledge of American art, American
history or American studies also useful. For job vacancy announcement,
call Smithsonian Personnel office at (202) 287-2498 and ask for
announcement no. 97MW1155. Applications should be sent to Smithsonian
Institution, Office of Human Resources, Branch 1, PO Box 23762,
Washington, DC 20026-3762. Applications must be received or postmarked
by Oct. 21, 1997 closing date. Position is federally funded, starting at
Grade 7 level with promotion potential to Grade 9 (Salary: $25,897 to
28,681 per annum). Relocation expenses can not be paid. Questions
regarding specific job responsibilities can be directed to my attention:
Christine Hennesse, Art Inventories, National Museum of American Art. I
can be reached by email at: [log in to unmask] or by telephone: (202)
786-2385.
Christine Hennessey Phone: (202) 786-2385
Coordinator, Art Inventories Fax: (202) 633-9351
Research and Scholars Center Email: [log in to unmask]
National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian Institution
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