Title: Library Director, Hirsch Library
> The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
>
>
> The Hirsch Library is the art research facility of the Museum of Fine
> Arts, Houston. The director is responsible for the continued
> development and maintenance of the Library Department, its collections and
> services. Oversees activities of the Hirsch Library and the Bayou Bend
> Library to deliver services to the museum professional staff and the
> general public. Develops and administers work plans and budgets. Creates
> and implements a collection development plan in conjunction with the
> curatorial and education staff to meet research and programming needs.
> Oversees the delivery of reference, bibliographic instruction and
> interlibrary loan services to museum professional staff and docents;
> supervises the acquisition, cataloging and indexing of new materials.
> Meets with Library Trustee Committee to plan and review activities.
> Writes sections of grant proposals concerning the library. Represents
> the Hirsch Library in various national and international organizations to
> participate in collaborative projects and to keep abreast of issues in art
> librarianship and information delivery. Strong leadership and
> organizational skills; talent for detail and accuracy. Good written and
> verbal communication skills. Must be a team player and able to work
> effectively with museum staff, trustees, business contacts, and general
> public. Must possess knowledge of the bibliography of art history.
> Requires MLS (ALA accredited school). Undergraduate degree in art history
> required; advanced degree preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
> Five years experience in art library (preferably a museum). Background in
> collection development is a plus. 3-5 years managerial experience.
> Excellent benefits package. For full position description, visit
> www.mfah.org <http://www.mfah.org>. Apply online, fax or e-mail resume
> to:
>
> Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
> Attn: Human Resources
> P. O. Box 6826
> Houston, TX 77265-6826
> Fax 713/639/7597
> E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> EOE
>
> Title: Cataloger
> The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
>
> The Cataloger is responsible for catalogs materials in RLIN and the
> Voyager library automation system, using the Anglo-American Cataloging
> Rules and Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
> Searches name and subject headings in the Library of Congress Name and
> Subject Authority databases online. Serves at reference desk occasionally.
> Understanding of the construction of a bibliographic record and an
> authority record.
> Familiarity with the Library of Congress classification schedules, subject
> headings and name headings.
> Familiarity with art history in order to assign appropriate subject
> headings and call numbers is preferred, especially that of Latin American
> art.
> Familiarity with the use of online library catalogs, and the cataloging
> module of the library automation system, Endeavor Information System's
> Voyager preferred. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with
> Windows, word processing, and databases.
> Ability to work well independently, but must have good judgment regarding
> when to ask questions. Requires ALA accredited Masters in Library
> Science. Previous experience working in a library preferred, especially in
> technical services. Must have reading knowledge of Spanish ; familiarity
> with other foreign languages helpful. Some knowledge of art history
> strongly preferred. Excellent benefits package. For full position
> description, visit www.mfah.org. Apply online, fax or e-mail resume to:
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