Research Resources Assistant
The full-time Research Resources Assistant will provide reference assistance to Museum staff and patrons and is the first contact a researcher has with The Frances Mulhall Achilles Library, the Archives, Special Collections, and Permanent Collection Documentation.
Other Responsibilities: Oversee circulation and patron database on the Voyager system; schedule appointments/maintains department calendar; receives acquisitions; handles all library invoicing; manages periodical subscriptions; provides research and clerical assistance to department; assist in overseeing the work of Intern/Volunteers under Archive and Library staff supervision and works on associated projects relevant to Research Resources departmental priorities
Requirements: 2 years’ experience; MLIS degree (with art history or studio art experience preferred); hands-on library and archival skills; Voyager database, Access, Excel, research experience; knowledge of art history and contemporary American art; preservation awareness. Understanding the function and processes of both libraries and archives and related experience a plus; good communication skills.
Please send resume and cover letter to:hr@whitney.org. The Museum offers a generous benefits package.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates 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.
