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The Thomas J. Watson Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, invites
applications for the following positions:

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE FOR ACQUISITIONS

The Library Associate for Acquisitions is responsible for the acquisition of
library material in multiple formats excluding serials.  Using the
acquisitions component of Watsonline this position selects vendors; uses
RLIN to enter bibliographic records; creates acquisitions records; and
checks in material. Responsibilities include processing invoices for
payment, assisting in tracking book budget, and maintaining the accuracy of
the acquisitions component of the database. Maintains correspondence and
assists in continuing effective working relationships with booksellers
throughout the world. This position reports to the Acquisitions Coordinator
and to the Assistant Head of Technical Services.

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE FOR CATALOGING AND PROCESSING

The Library Associate for Cataloging and Processing is responsible for
searching RLIN for bibliographic records; physically processing and labeling
library materials; creating item records; insuring that materials are
distributed to proper location and patrons; insuring that rush materials are
processed in a timely manner; working on projects; and searching for missing
materials. This position reports to the Assistant Head of Technical Services.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT FOR ACQUISITIONS AND CATALOGING (PART-TIME: 28 HOURS PER WEEK)

The Library Assistant for Acquisitions and Cataloging is responsible for
searching RLIN for cataloging records; preparing library materials for
shipment to bindery; creating  item records; assisting with processing of
library materials; creating order records; and assisting in acquisitions
processing. This position reports to the Assistant Head of Technical Services.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT FOR SERIALS (PART-TIME: 14 HOURS PER WEEK)

The Library Assistant for Serials is responsible for assisting the Serials
Librarian in various aspects of operation of the Serials Department;
maintaining records in the online catalog; preparing volumes for binding;
and assisting other staff members in the coverage of  the serials room and
telephones. This position reports to the Serials Librarian.

Qualifications for the above positions include BA degree; knowledge of one
foreign language; library experience, preferably in technical services;
knowledge of PCs and Windows; ability to work flexibly and creatively in a
changing environment; ability to work independently; ability to do detail
work accurately; and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing.

Please mail letter of application and resume indicating which position(s)
you are applying for to:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Department of Human Resources MW
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028-0198