POSITION OPEN
The Library of the American Numismatic Society is seeking
applicants for the position of Assistant Librarian/Cataloger.
Responsibilities:
Original cataloging of all materials received by the library,
including numismatic journal articles. Maintain and update the
library's online subject heading list. Ongoing editing of records in library
database. Share in user orientation and supervision of part-time, and
work/study staff. Share in projects related to the Library's move to a new
headquarters building. Should also expect to share in other library duties
when Librarian is not present.
Requirements:
MLS from an accredited ALA library school. Strong arts/humanities
background. Recent work experience in an academic or museum setting
preferred. Reading knowledge of French, German, and Italian. Ability to
utilize AACR2, LCSH, MARC formats. Applicant should be computer-literate,
skilled in database and internet search procedures, familiar with library
website applications and possess good oral and written
communication skills.
The American Numismatic Society Library:
Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic Society is presently
located in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. However, the Society
has purchased a new building located in New York's financial district at 140
William Street, into which it plans to move in 2001.
The Library supports the informational needs of staff, membership and the
general public through the acquisition, cataloging and referencing of
numismatic publications, domestic and foreign. Society programs such as the
Summer Seminar have required a library collection that will support graduate
level research. To meet these needs, the Library maintains a core collection
of the early works on numismatics as well as the key numismatic references
published over the centuries. The Library collection includes approximately
100,000 volumes. Some 350
current periodical titles are received and 250 dealers regularly
send their auction catalogs and fixed price lists to the Library.
For more information, visit our website at: http://www.amnumsoc.org
Library Staff
The Library has two full-time professionals and one part-time
student assistant who works approximately twenty hours per week
during the school term and expanded hours during the summer school
break. The Assistant Librarian reports to the Librarian.
Salary range: $33,000-$40,000, depending upon qualifications and
experience.The Society has a liberal benefits and vacation policy.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Send letter addressing qualifications, resume, and names of
three references to:
Francis D. Campbell, Librarian
American Numismatic Society
Broadway at 155th Street
New York, NY 10032
Sincerely yours,
Francis D. Campbell
Librarian
American Numismatic Society
617 West 155th Street
New York, NY 10032
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