* National Gallery of Art Library *

Vacancy Announcement

 

Library Technician (Circulation)

 

The National Gallery of Art Library is seeking applicants for a student 
assistant position in the Circulation Section of the Reader Services 
Department. 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.

 

Applicants should have a basic knowledge of library collections, online 
catalogs, and circulation desk procedures, 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.

 

In order to qualify for this position, 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. A typical schedule is 20 hours per week 
while classes are in session; full-time employment is available during 
semester and summer breaks. The incumbent earns sick and annual leave 
based on the amount of hours worked.

 

Those interested this position should send a résumé and any inquiries by 
email to:

 

Lamia Doumato, Head of Reader Services

National Gallery of Art Library

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Nyjiyyah Williams

Student Services Assistant
College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool
University of Maryland at College Park
http://www.ischool.umd.edu

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