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                               POSITION OPEN

     The Library of the American Numismatic Society is seeking
applicants for the position of Assistant Librarian/Cataloger.

Responsibilities:
   Original cataloging of all materials received by the library,
including numismatic journal articles. Maintain and update the
library's subject heading list. Share in user orientation and
supervision of part-time, and work/study staff. Should also
expect to share in other library duties when Librarian is not
present.

Requirements:
   MLS from an accredited ALA Library School. Strong
arts/humanities background. Recent work experience in an academic
or museum setting preferred. Reading knowledge of French, German,
and Italian. Ability to utilize AACR2, LCSH, MARC formats.
Applicant should be computer-literate, skilled in database and
internet search procedures, and possess good oral and written
communication skills.

The American Numismatic Society Library:
   Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic Society is presently
located in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. The
Library supports the informational needs of staff, membership and
the general public through the acquisition, cataloging and
referencing of numismatic publications, domestic and foreign.
Society programs such as the Summer Seminar require a library
collection that will support graduate level research.
   To meet the above needs, the Library maintains a core
collection of the early works on numismatics as well as the key
numismatic references published over the centuries. The Library
collection includes approximately 100,000 volumes. Some 350
current periodical titles are received and 250 dealers regularly
send their auction catalogs and fixed price lists to the Library.
For more information, visit our website at:
http://www.amnumsoc2.org

Library Staff
   The Library has two full-time professionals and two part-time
student assistants who work approximately twenty hours per week
during the school term and full-time during the Summer school
break. The Assistant Librarian reports to the Librarian.

   The Society has a liberal benefits and vacation policy.
   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Send letter, addressing qualifications, resume, and names of
three references to:
Francis D. Campbell, Librarian
American Numismatic Society
Broadway at 155th Street
New York, NY 10032