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American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Available: Assistant Reference Librarian

Founded in 1812, the American Antiquarian Society is a learned society
that supports a preeminent national research library specializing in
American history, life, and culture from settlement through the year
1876.  The library serves a world-wide community of scholars.  The
Society is committed to maintaining a level of outstanding reference
service to its readers and other library constituents that has been our
hallmark for decades.
Responsibilities:  Provide courteous reference assistance to readers as
part of a reference team; conduct reference interviews and orientations
of new readers; assist with the reading room operations of a rare book
research library; monitor the reference desk and the distribution and
return of printed, manuscript and graphic items; monitor condition of
materials paged for readers; consult with curators and conservation
staff as needed; oversee patron use of collection materials and ensure
all library security rules are enforced; acquaint and assist readers
with library holdings and policies of collection use; assist readers
with the use of the public and online catalogues; approve requests for
photocopying of materials, consulting with curators and conservation
staff as needed; page collection materials (including graphic and
manuscript items) as needed; respond to reference queries via e-mail,
telephone, and letter; undertake special projects as assigned by the
head of reader services.
Qualifications:  An advanced degree in a field of study relevant to the
Society's collections (librarianship, history, literature,) is required.
Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal, organizational,
and communication skills, aptitude for collaborative decision making in
a collegial environment, effective computer skills, and a strong
commitment to enhancing the reputation of the Society for outstanding
reference service to its readers.
Compensation:  This is a full time position, available on or about
September 1, 2008.  Salary will be $23-26,000 commensurate with
experience.  Benefits include health and life insurance; retirement plan
options; paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave; travel and
other professional development opportunities. A 35 hour work week within
the library's normal hours (M, T, Th, F 9-5; W 9-8) must be negotiated.
To apply:  Submit a letter of application and a resume electronically to
eharris@mwa.org with the subject line "Search Committee, Assistant
Reference Librarian." Please include contact information for three
references. The American Antiquarian Society is an equal opportunity
employer in accordance with applicable federal and state laws; minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.

NOTE-Please reply to Ed Harris (eharris@mwa.org) NOT to me. I am just
posting the notice for the HR department.
Cordially.
SJ Wolfe

S.J. Wolfe, M.L.S.
Senior Cataloguer and Serials Specialist
American Antiquarian Society
mailto:swolfe@mwa.org
508-471-2144