Geometr415 Blk BTMUSEUM OF
FINE ARTS, BOSTON
LIBRARIAN
Will manage the Museum Library, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Library and 8 curatorial department Libraries.
Collection Development and Management: build the library collection of
over 200,000 volumes to meet the research needs of staff and outside
students and scholars researching and interpreting the Museum's
collections; direct the preservation program; supervise circulation,
stack maintenance, reserves and interlibrary loan.
Public Services: plan and provide reference assistance for Museum staff
and outside users; develop program of bibliographic instruction; manage
library's home page on Internet.
Intellectual Access: oversee technical services and cataloging policies
and procedures; plan and maintain online information systems serving
Museum staff and scholarly community; work collaboratively with
Information Resources (IR) to integrate library information and systems
with Museum's collection information management system.
Administration: hire, supervise, and evaluate all library staff; prepare
budget proposals for Director of IR; manage operating budget, special
funds and grant budgets; work with Development department to secure
outside funding for Library programs, collections and special projects;
develop new programs which maximize use of library resources, staff and
technology.
Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school or equivalent in
theory and practice. Advanced degree in art history or humanities.
Reading knowledge of German, French and/or Italian.
Experience: 7-10 years professional experience: staff management,
financial management, automation and systems planning; web authoring and
management. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to
work as part of a team. Flexibility and versatility required to work in
an evolving work situation. Involvement in professional organizations.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Only those
chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Please send resumes to:
Sandra Matthews
Sr. Employment Manager
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5523
Fax resumes to: 617-247-2312
E-mail to: [log in to unmask]
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