THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
Position Profile
POSITION TITLE: Library Associate, Systems & Technical Services
DEPARTMENT: Thomas J. Watson Library
REPORTS TO: Assistant Museum Librarian, Systems
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Full-Time
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2010
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position performs a variety of public and technical services functions in the Museum's libraries. Basic responsibilities include ordering, receiving, and cataloging of library material, digitization, and assisting library researchers. There will be some flexibility in the schedule, but the typical schedule for this position is Tuesday -Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Orders and catalogs research material
* Processes research material including new periodicals
* Prepares and inventories material for digitization
* Provides public service in Watson and Nolen Library (including Saturdays)
* Assists with data loads and other systems maintenance of Watsonline
* Assists with library circulation and access including offsite processing, departmental library maintenance, materials inventories)
* Other related duties
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Skills:
* Library experience required
* Ability to do detailed work accurately
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team based environment
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
* Initiative, flexibility, and a strong service orientation are essential
Knowledge and Education:
* B.A. required
* Strong technology skills
* Experience using an integrated library system preferred
* Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language preferred
Respondents should send a cover letter AND a resume to the following e-mail address: Tavia.Fortt@metmuseum.org. NO TELEPHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition of carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
