Geometr415 Blk BT
LIBRARIAN
(2 positions)
Adam and Sophie Gimbel Design Library
Parsons School of Design
Parsons School of Design, an academic division of the New School
University, seeks applicants for two positions of Librarian at the Adam
and Sophie Gimbel Design Library. These are full-time union positions.
Salary is $710.00 per week, which is paid bi-weekly.
Responsibilities:
· Provide reference service, orientation, and bibliographic instruction
in specific subject areas of art and design to the student body and
faculty; compile bibliographies, and assist patrons in the use of the
collections of the Library.
· Participate in collection development.
· Supervise on-site technical services.
· Liaise with Bobst Library of New York University and other members of
the Research Library Association of South Manhattan; maintain on-line
catalogue and related internal records; explain policies and procedures
and train staff.
· Assist the Director in the general operation of the Library.
· Coordinate all exhibitions in Library.
Requirements:
· M.L.S. degree from an ALA-accredited program; a sound background in art
and/or design.
· Two-three years of professional library experience.
· Demonstrated competence in reference in an academic or specialized
library.
· On-line searching and bibliographic instruction.
· Knowledge of a wide range of traditional, electronic and automated
resources.
· Experience with web page construction and HTML principles.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to
maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and students in
a culturally diverse academic community
· Ability to prioritize tasks.
· Familiarity with acquisitions procedures preferred.
Benefits:
· Paid vacation, free tuition, and comprehensive health insurance.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: New
School University, Human Resources Department, Search # 22007, 80 Fifth
Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY 10011 or e-mail it to:
[log in to unmask] Please make sure to write: Search #22007 in the
subject line to ensure proper distribution of resume.
New School University, as well as its individual academic divisions, is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and
programs including employment and promotion. The New School does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical
handicap, veteran or marital status.
Geometr415 Blk
BT
****
This paid posting is being placed by ARLIS/NA Headquarters as
part of an ARLIS/NA JobNet advertising purchase. The rate for
placing a job listing is US$100 for 200 words + US$.50 a word after
that. ARLIS/NA Institutional members receive a 25% discount.
Purchase includes:
1) A listing on the ARLIS/NA JobNet page of the ARLIS/NA Web Site
(http://www.arlisna.org/jobs.html).
2) A listing in the JobNet section of ARLIS/NA Update which will be
seen on both the ARLIS/NA Web Site version as well as the print
version mailed to all Institutional members.
3) A courtesy posting on ARLIS-L.
To place a JobNet/Update/ARLIS-L job advertisement contact Tania
Robert, Administrative Manager, 800-817-0621, [log in to unmask],
http://www.arlisna.org/headquarters.html.
__________________________________________________________________
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]
