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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- POSITION AVAILABLE Substitute Art Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) Queens College Art Library September 1997 through May 1998 The successful candidate will work in the Art Library of the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library at Queens College/CUNY. Major responsibilities include reference service to patrons (students, faculty and staff, community); instruction in the use of the Art Library's collections and services (on-line catalog, automated and traditional resources); participation in collection development; cataloging, processing and maintenance of non-book materials (pamphlets, pictures, slides); gifts; bindery preparation; assisting in curating exhibitions and organizing related programs in the Queens College Art Center; supervision of support staff, as assigned; supervision of the Art Library in the absence of the Head Art Librarian; assisting the Head Art Librarian, as required. Includes some general reference service. Qualifications sought include MLS from accredited library school and strong background in art (MA or MFA preferred). Relevant library experience, and computer and language skills are a distinct advantage. The Queens College Art Library serves a dynamic multicultural student population. It supports the undergraduate and master- level programs in studio art and art history, and serves users from many other disciplines and programs (e.g., drama, theater and dance; education; history; home economics; urban studies; interdisciplinary and special studies; Graduate School of Library and Information Studies). Its specialized collections include approximately 65,000 books, 200 journal subscriptions, 43,000 pamphlets and exhibition catalogs, 53,000 reproductions, 15,000 slides. In 1996/97, Queens College enrolled approximately 16,000 students. The Art Department had 31 faculty (full- and part- time) and over 2,000 enrollment. Salary starts at $27,454/year Instructor, $29,931/year Assistant Professor. Benefits. Some evening and possibly weekend hours. The City University of New York is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. To apply: Send letter, resume and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Search Committee for Art Librarian Administrative Services Office Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, N.Y. 11367 No telephone calls please. Faxes only may be sent to: 718-997-3753. Visit the Library's website at: http://www.qc.edu/Library/acpage.html Applications received by July 15th will receive first consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled.