Instruction and Outreach Librarian – Cleveland Museum of Art (Ingalls Library)

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Reader and Circulation Services, creates and implements resource training, programming, outreach initiatives and provides reference service by performing the following duties:

- Create, organize and implement appropriate training for all users (CMA staff, CMA/CRWU Joint Program participants, scholars, museum members, public and other researchers), including, but not limited to, group training, individual training and customized training

- Keeps all users apprised of new resources and changes to existing resources

- Works with museum departments and outside institutions to determine service/instruction and programming needs

- Creates and implements programming which utilizes the library and archives collections to attract viable new audiences

- Creates and implements programming to expand member benefits

- Provides reference services to users

- Manages the Library on Wednesday evenings during academic year as assigned

- Prepares annual and statistical reports as requested

- Maintains proficiency in relevant functions of the Aleph system and other electronic resources used in providing reference services

- Oversees organization of book sale

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Bachelor’s Degree in Art History and Masters’ degree in library science (M.L.S.)

- Two to three years related experience and /or training

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2007  to:

    The Cleveland Museum of Art

    Human Resources Department

    11150 East Blvd.

    Cleveland,  OH  44106

Resume, cover letter and three references may also be sent to:  resume@clevelandart.org

Reference Coordinator & Public Services Librarian – MIT

Full vacancy announcement with complete list of qualifications at:  http://libraries.mit.edu/about/jobs.html.

Provides leadership of reference services provided by Rotch Library for Architecture and Planning. Oversees and participates in full array of comprehensive services and reference activities. Serves as  liaison to Urban Studies, Urban Planning and/or Real Estate, and develops resources and services in these areas. Works with Head of GIS services in assisting users with spatially related research, primarily using ESRI software, and connecting users to relevant GIS and data resources. Contributes to local and system-wide instruction and training programs. Depending on experience, will immediately or eventually assume supervisory responsibility for Circulation Supervisor.

Qualifications:  Required – ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; one year professional experience in an academic or research organization; ability to work effectively with and understand information needs of faculty, students, and staff; demonstrated skill in providing reference and research assistance – preferably in urban planning or related disciplines; working knowledge of or successful coursework using GIS; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; experience or demonstrated potential in effective leadership, coordination, and supervision of staff; high degree of computer literacy, ability to learn new software and technology to utilize in library service delivery; flexibility and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment; awareness of current trends in the field of librarianship and commitment to professional contribution.

Hiring Salary:  $44,000 minimum.  Actual salary and appointment level will depend on qualifications and experience.

Application review begins immediately. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to resumes-lib@mit.edu.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance.  The Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of its staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. 

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.