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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I would be grateful if you would post this notice on the ARLIS listserve. Many thanks. Thomas J. Watson Library The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Thomas J. Watson Library, the research library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites applications for the following positions: Head of Technical Services (search extended) This position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating all activities of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions and monograph and serials cataloging. The Head of Technical Services has direct responsibility for the daily operations of all technical services functions including: monitoring work flow; establishing cataloging and retrospective conversion priorities and assignments; setting policies and procedures; ensuring ongoing training of nine librarians and ten FTE support staff; and coordinating projects to integrate the holdings of the Museum's independent libraries into the online catalog. Watson Library uses the serials, acquisitions, and cataloging modules provided by Innovative Interfaces, and has been cataloging in RLIN since 1980. This position reports to the Chief Librarian. Qualifications: MLS with a minimum of six years of progressively responsible technical services experience in a research library. Demonstrated leadership, management, and human resources skills. Detailed knowledge of current cataloging practices, including AACR2R, LC Subject Headings, USMARC formats and authority control. Experience with RLIN and an integrated library system is essential. Awareness of current issues and trends in technical services management and library technology. Working knowledge of two foreign languages. Art library experience or a background in fine arts is preferred. Cataloger for Romance Languages This position is responsible for the descriptive cataloging, subject analysis and classification of monographs, exhibition catalogs and other formats in French, Italian and other Romance Languages. Participates in the creation of authority records and assists in database maintenance. Provides scheduled reference service. Qualifications: MLS and strong general background in the history of art; cataloging experience in an academic or research library; fluency in French and Italian and familiarity with other Romance languages; detailed knowledge of current cataloging practices, including AACR2R, LC Subject Headings, USMARC formats and authority control; ability to function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; awareness of current issues and trends in technical services; experience with RLIN and an integrated library system is essential; excellent written and oral communication skills. The following three positions are non-professional positions and do not require the MLS. Coordinator for Interlibrary Loan and Gifts and Exchanges Manages Interlibrary Loan, coordinating approximately 1,200 requests for lending and borrowing per year. Responsible for the receipt, acknowledgment and processing of material received as gifts or through exchanges. Maintains effective relationships with Watson Library's exchange partners. Processes approximately 2,500 titles received through gift or exchange. This includes creating MARC-format bibliographic records for current receipts, and arranging for the proper disposal of duplicate material. Participates in training library assistants, work-study students and volunteers. Qualifications: BA degree; experience working in a research library; experience in library technical services; familiarity with the components of automated library systems; strong computer skills including facility with Windows and with Word, Access and Excel; knowledge of at least one European language and ability to handle requests in a variety of languages; ability to maintain detailed records and statistics; broad background in art history and strong interest in scholarship; ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing environment; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Book Conservation Associate This position is responsible for the physical processing, repair and conservation treatment of the Watson Library collection; performing repairs and conservation work on material acquired by the library; processing commercial library binding shipments of monographs and periodicals; proofreading spines, correcting mistakes, bookplating, tipping in errata slips, etc. The Book Conservation Associate has administrative responsibilities involving: basic word processing and database management skills; supervision of volunteers and interns; maintenance of the book conservation facility; and assistance with special preservation projects, including condition surveys, emergency planning and response, and staff education. Qualifications: knowledge of basic book and paper conservation treatments including rebinding, rebacking, cleaning and refurbishing of paper, cloth and leather bindings, paper cleaning and repair, polyester encapsulation, box making, preservation photocopying, and other related skills; strong computer skills including facility with Windows and with Word, Access and Excel; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to share information and to participate in continuing education in conservation and the book arts, for the benefit of the book conservation department. A portfolio will be requested. Bibliographic Assistant (part-time 28 hours per week) This position assists in processing new acquisitions including pre-order searching, inputting orders and checking in books. Assists in processing for cataloging including updating bibliographic and order records, creating item records, and preparing material for binding. Provides general assistance in the Museum's Central Catalog including filing, answering public inquiries and assisting researchers. The Thomas J. Watson Library is the research library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. With holdings of 450,000 volumes, 2,500 current periodical subscriptions and extensive electronic resources, Watson Library is one of the most comprehensive collections in the world for the history of art. There is a total staff of 40, including 16 librarians Please mail letter of application to and resume to: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Department of Human Resources TS, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028-0198 --------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth Soehner Thomas J. Watson Library Chief Librarian The Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-570-3934 1000 Fifth Avenue Fax 212-570-3847 New York, NY 10028-0198 ---------------------------------------------------------