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Reference Librarian Research and Scholars Center National Museum of American Art Washington, DC Opening for a reference librarian, Grade 9, in the Research and Scholars Center, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. The incumbent is an assistant to the Manager of the museum's Reference Desk, an art-specific digital (email) reference service launched in 1993 and accessible to the public from the museum's Web site, and assumes responsibility for the daily activities in the absence of the Manager of the project. DUTIES: Answers reference questions received by e-mail via the museum's Reference Desk; performs literature searches using a variety of print and electronic resources; composes timely, informative, articulate responses to questions received; assists in the development / re-design of the Reference Desk; performs preliminary research to identify possible funding sources to insure the continuance of the project. REQUIREMENTS: ALA-MLS, demonstrated knowledge of American art history and research methodology, ; experience with electronic resources in the field of art, art history, bibliography; excellent written communication skills; familiarity with mark-up protocols (HTML/SGML/XML); knowledge of computer applications, including word processing and scanning. SALARY: Starting salary: $32,457 CONTACT [phone / email preferred; applications received in the next few weeks will be given priority]: Joan Stahl Coordinator Image Collections Slide & Photo Archives National Museum of American Art 8th & G Streets NW Washington, DC 20560 tel.: (202) 357-1348 fax: (202) 633-9189 email: [log in to unmask]