DATE AVAILABLE: January 2015
JOB TITLE: Weekend/Evening
Librarian (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: Visual Arts
Library, School of Visual Arts
REPORTS
TO: Head of Reference Services
SCHEDULE:
- Fall
and Spring semesters only (September to May, no summers)
- Hours:
Saturday afternoons (2pm to 5pm) and Sunday afternoons (2pm to 6pm); plus one
weekday evening 6pm to 9pm
(specific weekday may vary semester to semester)
SALARY: $ 27.00 per
hour
POSITION
OVERVIEW: Provides reference service in
the Visual Arts Library on weekends and one weekday evening. Participates in specialized cataloging projects. Provides
support to circulation supervisors as needed.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Has primary responsibility during weekends and
one weekday evening for assisting undergraduates, graduate students and faculty
members with library navigation and use of online catalog and electronic
resources.
·
Works on special cataloging projects under the
supervision of the technical services/systems librarian.
·
Develops LibGuides and other research aids.
·
Presents occasional weekend library instruction
sessions.
·
Performs administrative-related tasks in
reference services as required.
·
Provides support to weekend and evening managers
with student supervision, resolution of patron issues, facilities problems,
etc.
·
Reports any patron or staff problems/issues to
supervisor. Recommends weekend and evening service improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
·
MLS degree and subject knowledge of the
humanities, art & design history
·
Ability to work 10 hours per week, including weekends
and one weekday evening
·
Experience using online art and design databases
·
Excellent communication and customer services
skills
·
Cataloging experience,
preferably with a variety of formats, in an academic environment
·
In-depth knowledge of
AACR2, LCRI, LCC, LCSH and MARC
·
Experience with OCLC
Connection and ExLibris Voyager preferred
·
Ability to work independently
·
Detail oriented, with ability to maintain focus on
long-term projects.
The School of Visual
Arts (SVA) in New York City
is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its
inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations,
including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related
fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity,
inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense
of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
Find out what it’s
like to work at SVA. Visit http://www.sva.edu/workingatsva
To apply for this
position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu. No
walk-ins please.
The School of Visual Arts
