Job Posting: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Electronic Resources Librarian

["Starr, Daniel" <Daniel.Starr@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Electronic Resources Librarian
Thomas J. Watson Library
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Thomas J. Watson Library, the research library of The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources
Librarian. This position is responsible for training and support in the use
of the resources provided by the Lita Annenberg Hazen and Joseph H. Hazen
Center for Electronic Information Resources. The Electronic Resources
Librarian manages an extensive collection in multiple electronic formats,
selects and evaluates new resources, and maintains an active instructional
program. This position manages the library's Intranet services, and guides
the development and maintenance of the library's presence on the Museum's
web site; creates print and online instructional aids; provides scheduled
reference desk service using print and electronic resources; participates in
the training of library staff in online resources, including new systems
applications; participates in the creation of finding aids and other online
library documentation; works closely with the Head of Reader Services to
coordinate the integration of electronic resources with the library's
traditional reference service functions and collaborates with library unit
heads to ensure a program of effective training in the use of electronic
resources. This position serves as a member of the library's management
group. 

Qualifications: MLS degree; 3 years (minimum) experience providing
humanities reference service utilizing print and electronic sources;
experience in website management; demonstrated experience and success in
organizing and presenting library instruction sessions and workshops;
experience selecting and evaluating resources including websites; ability to
create and maintain web pages using HTML.  Knowledge of basic microcomputer
hardware in a networked environment is essential. Ability to work in a
collaborative manner with library and museum staff.

The Thomas J. Watson Library is the research library of The Metropolitan
Museum of Art. With holdings of 500,000 volumes, 2,500 current periodical
subscriptions and extensive electronic resources, Watson Library is one of
the most comprehensive collections in the world for the history of art. The
Hazen Center opened in 1997 and it has set the standard in building a
collection and training in the use of electronic resources for the history
of art. The Library has a total staff of 40, including 16 librarians.

Please mail letter of application and resume to: The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, Department of Human Resources Box IT, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
10028-0198. Review of applicants will begin on February 1st. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.