Employment: Head of Libraries and Archives, Dallas Museum of Art

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DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART, DALLAS, TEXAS
HEAD OF LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES

Job Function: Serves as administrative head of the Museum's libraries. Responsible for supervising all aspects of the Mayer Library, the Visual Resource Library, Library Information Services and Museum archives. Essential Functions: 1. Supervision of all operational aspects of the Mayer Library and the Visual Resource Library. 2. Library collection development and management (acquisitions). 3. Supervision of four full-time professional staff, interns and volunteers. 4. Supervision of reference services to the staff and the public. 5. Supervision of cataloging and interlibrary loan functions. 6. Supervision, training and scheduling of library volunteers. 7. Processing library gifts. 8. Establish DMA archives (newly funded). Additional Responsibilities: 1. Development, including but not limited to, project fund-raising and acquisition of private book collections. 2. Provides orientation to staff and public in support of library services and technologies. 3. Acts as primary staff liaison for the Libraries and Information Services Committee. Qualifications: 1. At least three years of art library experience. 2. MLS Degree from an ALA accredited program. 3. Working knowledge of one or more European languages desirable. 4. Knowledge of computer applications in museums and libraries (including Internet). 5. Knowledge of art historical bibliography and related electronic resources. 6. Demonstrated administrative skills. 7. Archival experience desirable. SEND LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: HUMAN RESOURCES DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART 1717 N. HARWOOD ST. DALLAS, TX 75201. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 1999.