The Library of the Leo Baeck Institute (LBI) in New York is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Librarian for Acquisition, Preservation, and Technical Services. Founded in 1955 the LBI is a research institute whose library and archives offer the most comprehensive documentation for the study of German Jewish history. The 70,000 volume library is recognized as the foremost reference source in its field. The LBI is a constituent of the Center for Jewish History, a partnership of five major institutions of Jewish scholarship.
Responsibilities include: Donation & Exchange Responsible for accessioning, creating preliminary catalog records, and acknowledging new books acquired through donations and exchange using Ex-Libris Aleph 500 integrated library system. Maintain relationship with national and international library exchange partners. Preservation & Technical Services Preservation and conservation of books, liaison to bookbinder. Supervise technical book processing. LBI Publications & Interlibrary Loan Sell in-house publications as well as duplicate books. Responsible for interlibrary loan and photocopy requests. Others Carry out other professional duties as needed as well as to participate in committees such as the Preservation Committee. Supervise paraprofessional staff, volunteers, and interns. The assistant librarian reports to the Head Librarian. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent library experience preferred. Experience using Exlibris' Aleph system or another automated library system is highly desirable. Profound knowledge of library preservation and conservation methods highly desirable. Basic knowledge of German and/or Hebrew is a plus. Interest in German-Jewish history. A strong commitment to customer service, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The position requires flexibility, an ability to work independently as well as to work well with a team. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits included. For more information about the Leo Baeck Institute, please visit our website: http://www.lbi.org Send resume, cover letter and the contact information for three references preferably via e-mail to Renate Evers Head Librarian, Leo Baeck Institute at the Center for Jewish History 15 W 16th St New York, NY 10011 Tel: (212) 744 6400 ext. 8416 Fax: (212) 988 1305 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
