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Greetings colleagues: Please forward this posting to any entry level or early career librarians who might be interested. Great opportunity at a tremendous institution. Applications to our HR office, indicated at end of posting, not to me. Regards to all, Peter Blank ------------------------------------------------------------ Peter P. Blank Phone: (312) 443-3665 Head, Reader Services FAX: 312.443.0964 Ryerson & Burnham Libraries [log in to unmask] Art Institute of Chicago Reference Librarian The Art Institute of Chicago Ryerson & Burnham Libraries Job # MC/435OT The Museum: First opening in 1879 the Art Institute of Chicago has grown to house world-renowned collections. Perhaps best known for its 19th century European paintings, the Art Institute has departments of African and Amerindian Art, American Art, Architecture, Asian Art, European Decorative Arts and Sculpture, and Ancient Art, European Painting, Modern and Contemporary Art, Photography, Prints and Drawings, and Textiles. A major building and expansion project designed by Renzo Piano will commence shortly. http://www.artic.edu/aic/index.html The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries: The Ryerson Library (built 1901) and the Burnham Library of Architecture (founded in 1912) form a research collection of national and international significance. Merged in 1957, the Libraries hold a research collection of 320,000 scholarly works, including1,200 current serials subscriptions and 70,000 auction sales catalogs. The Reading Room, which constituted the original Ryerson Library, was designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, was restored to its original design and finishes in 1994. The Libraries serve Museum staff, members of the Museum, students and faculty of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and visiting scholars. http://www.artic.edu/aic/libraries/index.html 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 as necessary. Assists the Senior Reference Librarian in all aspects of the interlibrary loan operation. Participates in the development and maintenance of the Libraries' intranet and internet web pages. Oversees scheduling of orientations for new AIC staff, School of the Art Institute classes, and other groups. 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. Plans and oversees the work of volunteers and interns on Reader Services special projects. Assists the Head of Reader Services in both selecting and weeding Open Shelf collection materials. Conducts research and pursues special projects as required. 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). Ability 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 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. This position will report to the Head of Reader Services and work closely with the Senior Reference Librarian and other Reader Services staff. Full-time (35 hr/wk) position; some nights and weekends required. The Art Institute of Chicago offers a competitive benefits and vacation package. Salary commensurate with experience. Starting range for this grade is $29,600 - $33,300. Review of applications will begin July 20. Applications -- Vita, cover letter, and list of three references to: Shannon McGinnis Job # MC/435OT Human Resources The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 312.629.9416 fax 312.857.0141 __________________________________________________________________ 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 (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]