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WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
September 28, 1999

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

A part-time temporary position, (4 months, possible longer), is available in
the Library.

Responsibilities:  In online Library system, create patron, serial, and
vendor records; conduct inventory and prepare serial records; organize book
collection barcode project.   Candidate will hold some responsibility for
providing reference assistance to patrons, respond to online requests
received via whitney.org, monitor front desk reference and telephone, as
needed; conduct research, correspondence and general administrative duties.

Requirements:  Library training and experience required; art history
background preferred: computer proficiency; strong organizational skills and
detail-oriented.  Knowledge of 20th-century American art desirable.

If interested, please send resume to:   Whitney Museum of American Art
                                                        Human Resources
Department
                                                        945 Madison Avenue
                                                        New York, NY  10021


The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The
Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color,
national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual
orientation or any other factor prohibited by law.  Qualified candidates of
diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant
positions at all levels.  This description shall not be construed as a
contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.