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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