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Librarian- Sotheby's Insitute of Art Location: New York, New York Salary: $74,500.00 Employment Term: Full-time Employer Contact: [log in to unmask] Position Description Reporting to the Director, Sotheby’s Institute of Art – New York (SIA-NY), the Librarian provides leadership for building print-based and online collections, provision of on-site library services and library research education in support of Sotheby’s Institute of Art New York’s academic programs. The Librarian instills the highest service standards and administers the library’s resources to provide excellent support to students, faculty, and staff. They also foster a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment. Working with the SIA-London librarian and the SIA systems staff, the Librarian deploys resources strategically and helps to plan for the long-term academic needs of the Institute. The Librarian initiates new projects and explore innovative technologies to improve services as appropriate. The Librarian is tasked to contribute expertise to improve coordination of service procedures and understanding of reader expectations. Responsibilities Plans, monitors, and evaluates the services of the SIA-NY library including information services, cataloguing, referrals, library collection development and promotion, electronic and print course reserves, library facilities, the SIA-NY library web site, annual inventory, and inter-library loan. Provides general oversight of the SIA-NY library web site by facilitating design and content planning in coordination with other SIA librarians and SIA constituencies. Works with vendors to select, negotiate and administer licenses and access for electronic resources. Manages the library budget strategically and thoughtfully through working across SIA-NY departments, SIA globally, and with libraries throughout New York and beyond. Works closely in conjunction with academic staff, administrative staff, and students to ensure the continuing relevance of materials and services provided. The Librarian will be familiar with auction house publications and capture e-catalogues as pdf’s prior to the sales to later post on our library e-resources. The Librarian is responsible for training and supervising graduate assistants and bespoke advising of a minimum of ten SIA-MA students. The librarian will lead a 1.5 credits class on the topic of METHODS of RESEARCH (whether online or in-person). The Librarian will contribute to the development of local- and system-wide policies and procedures and continues to be professionally active both at SIA-NY and in the field. Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and is professionally active in library, scholarly and/or academic organizations. Represents the Library and Sotheby’s Institute in the academic and professional community by serving on various committees and task forces. The librarian must attend faculty and staff meetings and provide updates on library usage and policies. Knowledge and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. A degree or proven interest in art history * Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies * Knowledge of the subject areas of the library's collections. * Excellent IT skills * Excellent planning/organizing skills. * Strong sense of initiative * Ability to provide research and reference services. * Ability to work creatively and collaboratively. * Ability to prioritize and plan work activities. * Ability to be present in the office. Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure * MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university * 3-5 years of relevant experience in an academic library * Experience with a wide range of information technology * Experience managing budgets, staff, and collections. * Experience of providing user education and training * Experience in library facilities management and planning * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Language Skills * Extremely strong professional English language skills, both written and spoken * Confident public speaking skills * Foreign language skills desirable, but not required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Sotheby’s Institute of Art reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion. 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