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THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBRARY
Bibliographer for Art
The University of Chicago Library seeks applicants for the position of
Bibliographer for Art. This position is responsible for developing and
maintaining the collections (about 75,000 volumes) in the subject area of
art and architecture. Selects material in all relevant media related to
Western art and architectural history and criticism, post-classical to
contemporary. Also selects some materials in non-vernacular languages for
East Asian archaeology and art and architectural history. Responsible for
providing specialist bibliographic and reference assistance for faculty and
graduate students in the Department of Art History and the Committee on the
Visual Arts as well as undergraduates in the College. Reference duties
will also include ten hours per week in the Reference and Information
Services Department of Regenstein Library. Participates in the development
of electronic multi-media resources and services in the Library and on
campus, including providing specialist support in visual resource
development and delivery. This position reports to the Assistant Director
for Collection Development and Public Services for Humanities and Social
Sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Advanced degree in art history or
closely-related subject field, and library degree from accredited library
school. Experience: Prior collection development experience highly
desirable; reference experience and knowledge of electronic information
systems, including database searching, microcomputer applications, and
Internet source development desirable. Skills: Candidates must be able to
work effectively with faculty, students, and staff and possess excellent
oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Reading fluency in
one or more Western languages is required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment salary will be based on qualifications and
experience. Salary range begins at $35,670 per year. Benefits include a
contributory retirement plan, health and life insurance, 22 vacation days, 6
University holidays, 5 personal holidays, and sick leave. There is a
tuition benefit plan for college-age and younger children. APPLICATION
PROCESS: Letter of application should include curriculum vitae and names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Review of
applications will begin March 1, 1997, and continue until the position is
filled. Please submit application to: Denise Weintraub, Personnel Office,
The University of Chicago Library, JRL 124, 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago,
Illinois 60637. For additional information about the Library:
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/LibInfo/ and
http://humanities.uchicago.edu/humanities/.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
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Eleanor Blomstrom
Personnel Assistant, University Library
University of Chicago
Phone: 312-702-8754
Fax: 312-702-7730
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