Library and Archives Assistant - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Department: Library
Type: Part Time
Reports to: Head of Library and Archives
FLSA: Non-exempt
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Sorts, shelves, and shifts library and archives materials according to
their classifications. Creates and maintains inventories of materials in
library and archives collections. Catalogs, processes, and circulates
library periodicals. Updates library catalog records. Locates and pulls
library and archives materials for staff and patrons. Performs clerical
functions incidental to library and archives activities. Assists library
and archives visitors in conducting research and locating resources.
Rehouses materials in the library and archives, following preservation
and conservation best practices. Maintains library and archives
statistics. Identifies resources for social media posts. Assists with
public programs. Helps create bi-annual newsletter.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Job Skills and Qualifications:
Attention to detail. Outstanding communication and interpersonal
skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Bachelor’s
degree in History, Art History, Archives, Library Science, or related
field. Some experience producing archival finding aids according to
national descriptive standards preferred. Experience providing library
and archival reference services. Preferred advanced degree in Library
Science. Familiarity with Library of Congress classification. Strong
computer and technology skills. Ability to work independently. Flexible
to changing situations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Prior library and archives
experience. Some cataloguing experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those a Library and Archives Assistant encounters while performing
the essential functions of the role: Climate controlled art museum with
display galleries, standard offices, café, library/archives, theater,
museum shop, and other non-public spaces. Work is performed primarily
indoors and occasionally outdoors in lobbies, art display galleries,
public and as well as non-public offices and storage areas. Our Covid-19
related protocols mandate the wearing of masks by staff and visitors in
all public areas and group settings. Employee is required to move about
their work area, between galleries and storage areas, ascend and
descend stairs; and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The
employee is occasionally required to lift, drag and/or move up to 40
pounds unassisted. The employee is required to visually or otherwise
identify, observe and assess. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential
functions to the extent the Wadsworth may do so without undue hardship.
The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual
who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential
functions of the position.
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this
job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
HOW TO APPLY: You can do so by sending a cover letter noting the reason for your interest and salary requirements, plus your resume to: Staffing.Education@TheWadsworth.org.
Wadsworth Atheneum is committed to creating a diverse environment and
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
