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Subject: JOB OPENING
DESCRIPTION
The Thomas J. Watson Library, Metropolitan Museum of Art, invites
applications for a newly created position, Electronic Resources Librarian.
This position is responsible for providing instructional service and
technical and administrative support for the Lita Annenberg Hazen and Joseph
H. Hazen Center for Electronic Resources at Watson Library. The Electronic
Resources Librarian will guide the development and maintenance of Watson
Library's presence on the Museum's web site, and will develop and implement
a program of instruction and user support in the use of electronic resources
with an emphasis on WWW-based resources. In addition to supporting a
growing number of electronic resources, this position will provide scheduled
training sessions and workshops for Museum staff and other Watson Library
users.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection development responsibilities include: building a core collection
of electronic resources, including CD ROMs, online journals and other
databases by subscription; establishing subject access to web-based
resources through the library's web page; developing collection policies for
electronic resources. The Electronic Resources Librarian will work in close
cooperation with the Systems staff, Head of Reader Services, Serials
Librarian and Acquisitions Coordinator. This position reports to the Chief
Librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS
M.L.S. degree or appropriate equivalent advanced degree. Two years of
library experience is essential. Experience in the use of electronic
information resources and services, website management and configuration,
networked client/server and web environments. A familiarity with basic
microcomputer hardware and software is essential. Demonstrated experience
and success in organizing and presenting training sessions and workshops.
Commitment to training and user support. Background in art history and one
foreign language is necessary.
Please mail letter of application and resume to The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, Department of Human Resources MW, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028.
