These are excellent opportunities to gain art museum library experience – we encourage students currently enrolled at least half-time to apply.
The National Gallery of Art Library is seeking applicants for two student assistant positions in the Reader Services Department.
- Library Technician (Circulation)
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with a wide variety of circulation and reader services for Gallery staff and outside readers.
Duties include retrieving materials from the stacks and reshelving returned materials, providing information and instruction on circulation procedures governing use of the Library collection, and maintaining automated and manual departmental files.
- Library Technician (Vertical Files/Non-Print Materials)
The primary purpose of the position is to assist with the maintenance, development, and consultation of the vertical files and non-print collections.
Duties include preparing newly acquired materials for the vertical files and non-print collections, preparing bibliographic records using an online catalog, and assisting with the organization and use of both collections by Gallery staff and outside readers.
Knowledge and Skills:
Applicants should have a basic knowledge of library collections, online catalogs, and circulation desk procedures, familiarity with using personal computers, an ability to type and file accurately, and an ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and library patrons. Reading knowledge of a Western European language (French, German, or Italian) is desirable.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify for these positions, applicants must be registered at least as a half-time student, and be able to provide certification of student status, including a current class schedule. Work schedules will be determined to accommodate the student’s class schedule and the Library’s work requirements. The positions are limited to 20 hours per week while classes are in session; full-time employment is available during semester and summer breaks. The incumbents earn sick and annual leave based on the amount of hours worked.
Interested applicants should send résumés and any inquiries by email, indicating the position sought, to:
Lamia Doumato, Head of Reader Services
National Gallery of Art Library
email: l-doumato@nga.gov