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Error - unable to initiate communication with LISTSERV (errno=10061, phase=CONNECT, target=127.0.0.1:2306). The server is probably not started. ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- HEAD LIBRARIAN Spencer Art Reference Library The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual to provide leadership and direction for the Spencer Art Reference Library as well as Slide Library, and Archives. The Spencer Art Reference Library serves Museum departments including curatorial, education, and conservation, plus a variety of public patrons including students and faculty, collectors and scholars. Library holdings of 120,000 can be found in the on-line catalog, Leonardo, available on-site or via the Internet (www. nelson-atkins.org/library). Collections include 93,000 books and journals; 27,000 auction catalogs, about 800 current journal titles, plus ephemera files. The Archives holdings reflect institutional history and includes a few notable manuscript collections. The Slide Library, first and foremost, serves the Museum staff, and serves regional faculty by lending slides for instructional purposes. The Slide Library collection totals 97,000 slides. JOB DUTIES: Provides leadership and direction for the Spencer Art Reference Library, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Archives and Slide Library. Responsibilities include: planning, administration, management and budget preparation / management. Planning short-term and long-term goals for services and collections; advocating and advancing broader public use of the Museum's research and reference services. Responsibilities for personnel management include: hiring, supervising, motivating, and evaluating staff. Works with Division of External Affairs to market collections and services and extend the Library support group. The Museum's current building expansion program includes a new, integrated facility for the Library, Slide Library and Archives. The Head Librarian is the primary representative for the critical issues, needs and interests of the Library, Slide Library, and Archives during the design, construction and move-in phases. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with seven to ten years of demonstrated managerial and administrative experience in an art library setting including: staff management, financial management, collection development, automation and systems planning. Knowledge of reference services and technical services. Ability to be flexible and responsive to an evolving work environment. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others. Demonstrated commitment to building public services and outreach programs in a library setting. Experience in planning new library facilities. Desirable: Advanced degree in art history preferred. Experience in planning new facilities. Reading knowledge of one of the following languages: German, French, Italian or Chinese. SALARY: Commensurate with experience; benefits package including medical, vision, and pension plans, etc. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to Debra Craig, Human Resources Dept., Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. EOE DEADLINE: Application deadline June 2, 2000. __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]