Assistant Librarian, Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology
Princeton University Library
Princeton, New Jersey
The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research
institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600
students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed
volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint
items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries
range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most
advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs
a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than
300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and
hourly workforce. More information can be
found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu
Available: September 2003
Description: Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology is one of the oldest
art libraries in America and it has an international
reputation as one of the finest art libraries in the world. The collection
contains over 230,000 volumes, 700 journals, plus
microforms, and electronic databases; sales catalogs and rare materials
covering the history of art and architecture; classical,
medieval, Islamic, Far Eastern and pre-Columbian archaeology; and artistic
photography. The staff includes two librarians, five
support staff, three part-time bibliographers, and several student
assistants. By fall 2003, the staff and collections of the Library
will return from their temporary quarters in the E-Quad and the Mudd
Manuscript Library to their home in the newly renovated
Marquand Library in McCormick Hall, adjacent to the Art & Archaeology
Department, the University Art Museum, and the
Index of Christian Art. The library serves faculty and students from all
academic departments on campus as well as many
visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad.
Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Assistant
Librarian include providing service-oriented reference for
print and electronic resources; developing and presenting program based
instruction sessions for undergraduate and graduate
students; participating as part of a collection development team to select
and deselect materials for Marquand and the Annex;
supervising the serials operation; and providing administrative assistance
to the Librarian.
The Assistant Librarian will focus on developing new models of reference and
instruction services including web-based options.
The Assistant Librarian is also expected to participate in Library-wide task
forces and committees, as well as appropriate
national art library related associations.
Qualifications: Requires an ALA-accredited Master's degree in library
science or equivalent combination of education and
professional experience, plus a background in the humanities, preferably art
or architecture, and a minimum of two years
successful professional experience in an academic research library.
Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and
interested in working in a team-based environment. Superior communication
skills -- both oral and written -- are required.
Must have a proficiency in at least two European languages, preferably
German and Italian. Evidence of ability to create and
maintain state-of-the-art web pages is essential. Candidates must
demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools, including
electronic resources, available for the use of researchers in the
humanities. A record of demonstrated competence with
technology, scanning, and digital projects is highly desirable, as is
knowledge of the current and antiquarian book trade
worldwide. Preference will be given to candidates with successful public
service and bibliographic instruction experience.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and accomplishments.
Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays.
Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance,
health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are
available.
Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled.
Nominations and applications (resume and the names, titles, addresses and
phone numbers of three references) should be sent
as an MSWord attachment via e-mail to [log in to unmask] or by fax to
(609-258-0454).
Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to:
Search Committee for Assistant Librarian, Marquand Library of Art &
Archaeology
c/o Lila Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08544-2098
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