----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Reader Services Librarian The Hirsch Library of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is seeking candidates for the position of Reader Services Librarian. This position manages all reader services, including reference and research services, bibliographic instruction, circulation, stacks supervision, and Interlibrary Loan service to the museum professional staff. In conjunction with the head librarian, determines and executes reader services policies and priorities; develops strategies for the provision of services; assists in preparing the annual budget; assists in planning for the expanded library facility; and assists with collection development. The Reader Services Librarian manages the production of necessary reader information resources including signage, web pages, brochures, etc.; trains, supervises and schedules the reader services staff and volunteers; provides reference service at the desk on a regularly scheduled basis; provides research services to museum staff on demand; and responds to written information queries. Qualifications: A Master's in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program; 3 - 5 years of public service in a museum or university library; some supervisory experience; knowledge of art history and research methodology (advanced degree preferred); good computer skills for the set up of on-line resources; experience using the RLIN database for reference and Interlibrary Loan preferred; knowledge of at least one foreign language; familiarity with electronic resources in the field of art; excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to teach bibliographic instruction to both individuals and groups. The Hirsch Library collection consists of 100,000+ items. The library is open to the public 44 hours per week, and to the museum staff 49 hours per week. The on-line system installed last November is Endeavor's Voyager. The library is funded by a generous endowment established in 1981 by General Maurice and Winifred Hirsch. Approximately 6,000 items are added to the collection each year. Within the next year and a half, the library will be undergoing a major expansion that will double its current size. In March of 2000, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is opening a new building designed by the Spanish architect, Raphael Moneo. The library's primary users are the museum's professional staff, which includes 13 curators, and the education department. The library reflects the institution's encyclopedic art collections that range from antiquities to twentieth century decorative arts. The closing date for applications is September 30, 1999. Please send applications to: Marilyn Fisher Personnel Director Museum of Fine Arts, Houston P.O. Box 6826 Houston, TX 77265-6826 This position is also advertised in the September issues of American Libraries and Aviso. Jon Evans Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 713-639-7325 713-639-7399 FAX [log in to unmask]