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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that the posting (see below) for assistant art librarian at Stanford closes at 5:00 P.M. (PDT) tomorrow. Just in case there's someone out there who's interested but has put it off until the last minute, my fax number is (650) 725-0140. Thanks, Alex >Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 11:45:38 >To: [log in to unmask] >From: Alex Ross <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Open position at Stanford > > >Position Title: Assistant Art Librarian, Art & Architecture Library, Stanford University > >Classification: Assistant or Associate Librarian >Salary Range: > > (Assistant) $37,200 - $40,800 > (Associate) $40,800 - 54,000 > Rank and compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. > >Apply by: October 15, 1999 > >Responsible to: Head, Art & Architecture Library > > >ASSISTANT ART LIBRARIAN. The Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources (SUL/AIR) seeks an early-career art librarian with a strong interest in art/architectural history bibliography and excellent >interpersonal skills. > >Responsibilities: > >Shares responsibility for selection of materials for the Art >& Architecture Library collection including both current and >antiquarian materials, using LC proofs, dealers' catalogs and >quotes, approval plan receipts, reviews, etc. and following >Library's collection development policy. Evaluates gifts and >participates in other aspects of collection management, such as >weeding, collection evaluation, dealer relations, and faculty >contact work. > >Handles in-person and telephone reference requests using >manual and online tools during designated "on duty" periods; >conducts instructional and orientation sessions as necessary. >Carries on outreach activities to patron groups within the Library's primary >clientele. Shares teaching responsibility for course in art bibliography >with the head librarian. Trains staff as necessary to use art reference >sources. > >Carries out occasional special assignments in support of the Humanities & Area Studies Resource Group (of which the Art & Architecture Library is a part) and serves on SUL/AIR committees and task groups as appropriate. > > >Qualifications: > >Required--collection management and reference experience; reading knowledge >of at least two foreign languages (preferably from among French, German, >Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese); ability to communicate effectively >in both oral and written form; ability to work easily and effectively with >faculty, students, and other professionals in a research library setting; >ALA/MLS, or the demonstrated equivalent in training and/or experience; BA in >art history. Experience with current technology and information systems is required as well as automated catalogs and other databases. Previous supervisory experience is required at the Associate Librarian rank. > >Highly desirable--graduate work in art history. > > >Background: > >The Art & Architecture Library, one of nine research branch collections in >the SUL/AIR system, and part of the Humanities & Area Studies Resource >Group, supports teaching and research in the visual arts at Stanford, with >primary responsibility for informational support of the students, faculty, >and staff of the Department of Art & Art History and the curatorial staff of >the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (formerly the Stanford >Museum). The Art & Architecture Library contains a collection of about >155,000 volumes, does an annual circulation of 40,000 volumes, and has a >staff of six FTE, including two professional positions. > > >Application Process: > >Applicants should supply as part of their cover letter a complete statement of their qualifications, along with a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who are familiar with their qualifications for this position. > >Letters and documents should be addressed to: Alex Ross, Head, Art & >Architecture Library, 102 Cummings Art Building, Stanford, CA 94305-2018. > > >Stanford University is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages application from women, members of ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities. > > Alex Ross Head Librarian Art & Architecture Library 102 Cummings Art Building Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-2018 [log in to unmask] phone (650) 725-1037 fax (650) 725-0140