Greetings colleagues,
We have an opening for an entry level or early career librarian
interested in a reference position. Please note the tuition remission
policy.
Regards,
Peter Blank
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Reference Librarian
Ryerson & Burnham Libraries
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Ryerson Library (1901) and the Burnham Library of Architecture
(1912) form a research collection of national and international
significance within a museum that houses a world-renowned collection.
Merged in 1957, the Libraries hold a research collection of 325,000
scholarly works, including 1,200 current serials subscriptions and
75,000 auction sales catalogs. http://www.artic.edu/aic/libraries/
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. Assists the Senior Reference Librarian in all aspects of
interlibrary loan operation. Participates in the development and
maintenance of the Libraries' intranet and internet web pages.
Oversees scheduling of Libraries' orientations. 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. Assists the Head of Reader Services in both
selecting and weeding reference collection materials. Pursues special
projects as required. Reports to the Head of Reader Services.
Full-time (35 hr/wk) position; occasional Tues. nights/Saturdays
required to staff Reference Desk.
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). Must be able 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. Ability to work collegially within a small
unit that is flexible and extremely responsive to patrons 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.
The Art Institute of Chicago offers a competitive benefits and
vacation package. Salary commensurate with experience. Starting range
for this grade is $31,200. Tuition remission available for School of
the Art Institute classes, included the various Masters programs.
Review of applications will begin Jan. 10 and continue until the
vacancy is filled.
Applications -- Vita, cover letter, and list of three references to:
Human Resources Department
Job #MC/212
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
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fax 312.857.0141
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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
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
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