[Genealib] Job Opening

[Holt, Marilyn]

Dear Listers,

I thought the following opening might be of interest.

 

Marilyn Holt

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

 

 

 

 

POSITION AVAILABLE

Genealogical Librarian

 

Summary of Position: 

The Genealogical Librarian is a member of the library staff, and is
primarily responsible for providing genealogical and other research and
reference assistance, to on- and off-site patrons.  This is a full-time
position [40 hours/week].

 

Specific Responsibilities:

--Provide in-house reference service (including bibliographic
instruction)

--Provide service in the Reading Room 

            (including staffing the restricted desk, photocopying,
paging)

--Provide service at the Front Desk

--Provide Research-by-Mail assistance

--Provide Research Strategy Interviews and instruction

--Recommend genealogical titles for addition to the collection

--Help assess genealogical manuscript donations.

--Advise on the processing or cataloging of genealogical material

--Develop bibliographies and collection research guides
--Serve as a liaison with the genealogical community

--Serve on Society staff committees

--Perform other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in American History, American Studies, or Library
Science (M.L.S. preferred), knowledge of (and a minimum of 3 years
experience with) genealogical research, collections, and organizations;
strong organization, communication and writing skills; desire to work
with and serve the general public; familiarity with a variety of
computer applications.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

 

Employment Status: Exempt

 

Salary:  $35,000 minimum (depending on experience) with competitive
benefits

To apply:  Please send a letter of application along with the names,
addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

 

Genealogical Librarian Search Committee

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

1300 Locust St.

Philadelphia, PA  19107

 

Anticipated position start date: March 5, 2007. Application deadline:
January 31, 2007.

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.acomp.usf.edu/pipermail/genealib/attachments/20061211/6a068989/attachment.html