National Gallery of Art Library
Vacancy Announcement
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.
Knowledge and Skills:
Applicants should have a basic knowledge of library collections and circulation desk procedures, online catalogs and Library of Congress classification, 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.
The work is physically demanding in that the employee is required to lift, climb, and stoop in shelving and retrieving books, some of which may be heavy. A good deal of the workday is spent walking and standing since the books are shelved on seven Library floors. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Library Technician (Vertical Files)
The primary purpose of the position is to assist with the maintenance, development, and consultation of the vertical files in the library’s special collections.
Duties include preparing newly acquired materials for the vertical files, preparing bibliographic records using an online catalog, and assisting with the organization and use of the collection by Gallery staff and outside readers.
Knowledge and Skills:
Applicants should have a basic knowledge of library collections, online catalogs, 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, an applicant 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 to:
John Hagood
Head of Reader Services
National Gallery of Art Library
Email: j-hagood@nga.gov