Library Assistant

Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the head librarian, responsibilities include, but are not limited to…
·Providing reference assistance to library patrons in person, by telephone, and by mail.
·Maintaining library circulation records including notifying patrons of overdue books and videotapes on a regular basis.
·Circulating books and videotapes, etc., and discharging them when returned.
·Recording, processing, and tracking all incoming periodicals, auction catalogues, and exchange publications.
·Maintaining library reference records of Cincinnati art and artists, Art Museum art objects, museums and galleries, and other reference files.
·Preparing periodicals and damaged books to be sent to the bindery, paying strict attention to bibliographic detail.
·Supervising volunteers working on reference projects and periodical scanning.
·Supervising and training part-time library assistant to shelve books, auction catalogues, etc., and perform other tasks as needed.
·Shelving books when part-time library assistant help is not available.
·Bringing incoming daily mail from the mailroom to the library, and taking outgoing mail to the mailroom each afternoon.
·Other duties as assigned

Work schedule is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements: B.A. in art history or studio art, an ALA accredited MLS, and knowledge of general library procedures are required. Candidate must possess an ability to get along well with library patrons and coworkers, as well as provide excellent customer service. In addition, candidate must be extremely detailed oriented, be extremely organized, and possess the physical stamina to lift forty pounds and climb stairs with ease (when needed). The ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision and being punctual are essential. Finally, candidates must possess excellent written and communications skills, as well as good computer skills.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to:
Cincinnati Art Museum, Attention: Human Resources, 953 Eden Park Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1596. Fax: (513) 639-2881. [Click here for email]. EOE. Deadline to apply is September 22, 2006. No calls please.