Cleveland Museum of Art

Ingalls Library

Position Announcement

SERIALS LIBRARIAN

The Ingalls Library of the Cleveland Museum of Art invites applications from motivated and innovative librarians to provide leadership and expertise for print serials, auction catalogs, electronic resources and related activities.  The Serials Librarian manages a department comprised of two para-professional staff and reports to the Associate Librarian for Technical Services.  The department is responsible for the selection, acquisition, licensing, processing, access and ongoing maintenance of print serials, auction catalogs and electronic resources. The Serials Librarian reviews vendor performance, oversees the annual budget and ensures the quality of serials control records in the integrated library system (Aleph).  The position evaluates binding/preservation needs and plans for future storage and facility needs for serials and auction catalogs.  The position provides reference service related to serials and electronic resources as needed. 

The Ingalls Library is a nationally recognized art reference library (including image library and museum archives).  Founded in 1916, the library contains approximately 450,000 volumes, including journals, 92,000 auction catalogues, and 24,000 clipping files.   The image library contains approximately 285,000 digital images, and 6,000,000 photographs of works of art and architecture, including individual photographs and microfiche. 

Requirements:  Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program; minimum of two years related experience and/or training, preferably in a research library, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in art history; project management experience; policy development.  Prior knowledge of acquisitions practices, including copyright, intellectual property and licensing terms/issues in a networked environment; knowledge of link resolver software, electronic resource management, and integrated library systems; working knowledge of at least one European language, preferably Italian, French, German or Dutch; demonstrated skills in management, supervision and training; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; flexibility and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.

Position available:  As soon as possible.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The position includes a competitive, comprehensive benefit package including 20 days of vacation.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with three references by May 1, 2010 to The Cleveland Museum of Art, Attention Human Resources, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106 or email to: resume@clevelandart.org .