LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
Part-Time
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
The Irene Lewisohn Costume Reference Library of The Metropolitan Museum of
Art is looking for a part-time Library Associate (20 hours per week).
Responsibilities include book processing and labeling library materials;
preparing binding shipments; photocopying of fashion magazines and
monographs; correspondence with book donors; copy cataloging;
creating/updating item records; providing research assistance to CI
departmental and museum staff, scholars, students, and designers; shelving
books and periodicals; maintaining the periodical and monographic
collections.
Requirements include two years work experience in a library and familiarity
with library online systems; ability to work flexibly, accurately and
creatively in a changing environment; strong organizational skills;
excellent verbal and written communication. Knowledge of one European
language and familiarity with the field of costume and its literature
strongly preferred.
Salary depends upon the applicant’s background and experience. Cover letters
and resumes along with names of three references should be sent via email,
fax or regular mail to:
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Fax: 212-570-3882
Human Resources Dept, Mailbox MW-LAPT
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
Equal Opportunity Employer
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