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Arcadia Director of Library and Archives
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a highly qualified individual to take on the leadership of the library, the slide library and the Museum archives, with collections numbering more than 150,000 volumes and including several special collections and departmental libraries, 150,000 slides, and 1500 cubic feet of archival materials. The Museum's libraries and archives are poised on the verge of an important physical expansion into new quarters in a renovated landmark building, which will also house important art collections, exhibition galleries, study centers and museum staff offices. The successful candidate will work closely with Museum administration and Trustees to develop and amplify the library's resources, and, over the next six years the Arcadia Director of Library and Archives will be responsible for the planning and development of the new spaces, and the oversight of the move from the current location. Additional responsibilities include: supervision of day-to-day library operations including provision of reference and research services in support of museum staff and associated scholars, and a very active interlibrary program; library collection development and management with particular regard to the strengths of the museum's holdings and curatorial programs; management of library and archives budget; supervision of 4 professional staff and 3 FTE para-professional positions; oversee library and archives volunteer program; act as primary liaison to the Museum's library Trustee committee, the Board of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Library, and to the Research Libraries Group; work with the Museum's Development Department in securing special project funding; and develop new programs that maximize use of library resources, staff and technology.
Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; advanced degree in art history or humanities; and reading knowledge of French, German or Italian preferred. Experience: 5-7 years professional experience, ideally in an art or museum library. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of team. Flexibility and versatility required for work in an evolving environment. Involvement in professional organizations. Excellent written and oral skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Please send letter of application, resume, and list of three reference (name, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) to: Suzanne Kalkstein, Manager of Human Resource, PMA, Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646, EOE.