Library Assistant Job Opening

21Nov06

The Dubois Library at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) seeks an energetic and detail oriented individual with strong organizational skills for the position of Library Assistant.

Status: 1/2 Time Permanent Hourly, Rate commensurate with experience
Hours: 20 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Benefits: 5 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays
Start Date: Immediately
Reports to: Librarian

Chief responsibilities include:

• Administrative support for Librarian including composing, editing, and distributing reports, memoranda, and correspondence
• Maintain Library stacks neatly and in good order
• Assist Patrons and Staff with the selection, organization and interpretation of Library materials
• Provide technical support to Patrons and Staff
• Participate in internal meetings to coordinate the Library’s goals and objectives with those of MoPA
• Establish and maintain good rapport with current and potential Library Patrons
• Process library materials, including copy cataloging books, and printing labels
• Label and shelve Library materials
• Provide input on Library policies, goals and planning
• Maintain Library catalog utilizing bibliographic standards and authorities
• Supervise volunteers and interns as necessary

Qualifications: Strong verbal and writing skills, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, flexibility, and enthusiasm are required.
• BA in Photography or related Fine Arts
• Preferably a graduate student enrolled in an accredited School of Library and Information Science
• Academic background in art history or photographic history
• Experience with copy cataloging and processing library materials
• Knowledge of MARC format, AACR2 cataloging rules and the Library of Congress classification system
• Experience with automated library systems
• Computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet

This job description is intended as a guide to the general job
responsibilities and is not inclusive of every duty the employee is expected to perform.

MoPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application procedure: Fax or mail resume, cover letter, and list of three references to: Librarian, Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego CA 92101. Fax: 619-238-8777

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