National Gallery of
Art Library
Vacancy Announcement
Library Technician
(Image Collections)
The National Gallery of
Art Library is seeking applicants for a student assistant position in the Image
Collections Department. The primary purpose of the position is to assist with
the development and maintenance of the department’s online catalogue and
with preparation of analog and digital images for inclusion in the
department’s collections.
Duties include preparing
online bibliographic records for images, verifying heading authorities,
creating digital image scans and accompanying metadata, peparing shelf labels
and containers, and adding item information (barcodes) to a variety of visual
materials.
Applicants should have
an ability to input detailed cataloging data using a personal computer,
familiarity with library technical services procedures and basic descriptive
cataloging principles, an ability to follow oral and written instructions
accurately, and an ability to type and file accurately. Reading knowledge of a
Western European language other than English (French, German, or Italian) is
desirable.
In order to qualify for
this position, applicants 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. The position is temporary, but appointment
can be extended for the duration of the incumbent’s educational career
provided he or she meets the eligibility requirements specified above.
Those interested in this
position should send a résumé and any inquiries via e-mail to:
Gregory P.J. Most
Chief, Library Image
Collections
National Gallery of Art