As
Connecticut’s flagship art institution, the Wadsworth prides itself on
being a place where contemporary culture meets great masterpieces; a
forum of ideas and experiences built around the visual arts. As the
oldest continually operating public art museum in the country, we are
renowned for the breadth of our collection, vibrant exhibitions and
engaging programming.
Inspiring everyone to experience and
appreciate excellence in art and culture requires a team effort and the
talents of a diverse, highly motivated group of people. The quality of
this institution emanates from the collective work and talent of our
staff.
Reporting to the Head of Library and Archives, the
Assistant Librarian/Archivist performs a wide-range of tasks associated
with the physical and intellectual organization of the Auerbach Art
Library and Museum Archives. The Assistant Librarian and Archivist
provides reference and research assistance to the museum’s staff,
docents, external patrons and community partners. The primary
responsibilities include cataloging, organizing, processing and
preserving library and historical resources, preparing guides and
finding aides, reference services, and participation in all aspects of
library and archival work. The regular work schedule for this position
is Tuesday through Saturday.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, Education
and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in art history, history or studio art;
and Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with
coursework or concentration in archives management. Three (3) years’
experience in an art library, museum, or academic library, cataloging
(both original and copy cataloging) and fielding reference questions.
Plus, one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in archival management and
special collections required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, Skills
and Abilities: Knowledge of current archival description standards,
including experience in creating finding aids, and knowledge of MARC21
cataloging formats. Proficiency with integrated library systems and
database management systems. Ability to inventory and assess collections
and deaccession resources when appropriate. Understanding of
appropriate preservation practices for rare books and other special
collections materials. Reading knowledge of art historical French and/or
German desirable. Superior verbal and written skills; and dedication to
providing excellent customer service. Strong attention to detail and
excellent organizational skills. Ability to respond quickly to
unexpected challenges and shifting priorities. Aptitude in MS Office
programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
HOW TO APPLY: We
are a progressive, equal opportunity employer and all candidates are
encouraged to apply. You can do so by sending a cover letter (noting the
reason for your interest) plus your resume to: staffing.admin@wadsworthatheneum.org.
Submissions will be evaluated as received and the position will remain
open until filled. A complete position description can be found here.