McIntyre Library at UW-EC

McIntyre Library
The McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a probationary tenure track faculty vacancy available at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor to serve as Reference / Instruction Librarian – Government Publications with an anticipated start date of spring 2009. This is a 12-month, position reporting to the Director of Libraries.
McIntyre Library has a staff of 12.50 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources, is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, 2 million volumes, and 17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely with other UW System libraries in keeping with the “One System, One Library” approach to the delivery of collections and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position manages and promotes the library’s collections and information technology to maximize their positive impact on teaching, learning, and research in the UW-Eau Claire community. Additionally, this position oversees the library’s Government Publications Collections.
Reference/Instruction Duties

o Teaches library instruction/information literacy session, including specialized instruction for government information resources.
o Serves as a liaison to assigned departments by consulting and collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information and instructional needs.
o Collaborates with other library faculty in planning, promoting and assessing information literacy initiatives.
o Staffs the reference desk, including some weekend and evening hours.

Government Publications Duties

o Serves as the designated depository coordinator in compliance with the recommendations of the Federal Depository Library Program and the Wisconsin State Depository Program.
o Oversees collection development, access, organization and housing of the government collections, assuring ready access to government information, regardless of format.
o Promotes the use of federal and state documents within the library and to the University community.

Faculty Duties
• Serves on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
• Pursues continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
• Participates in professional and community service activities.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, received by date of hire.
• Experience or coursework in government documents management and instruction.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential to meet the library’s tenure and promotion requirements.
Preferred
• Experience providing quality reference service.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
• Interest or background in the social sciences.
• Experience in an academic library.
• The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the campus and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities.

New graduates encouraged to apply. Minimum salary is 48,000.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send or email: letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidate at an appropriate time in the process. Applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Submit materials to:
Search Committee Chair
Reference and Instruction Librarian – Government Publications Position
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-3873
Email: pollitjh@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be postmarked by January 1, 2010. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.

Nashua Public Library-Director

NASHUA PUBLIC LIBRARY

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

This is an opportunity to lead an acclaimed public library in Southern New Hampshire.

Nashua Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative director to work with the

community, Board and staff using technology and traditional library service to continue

to provide the City with an outstanding public library.

Successful candidates will be customer service oriented, skilled at community relations,

experienced in fiscal management, and aware of the potential offered by technology in a

library indispensable in its community. Library staff of 45 FTE's, FY 2008 -09 budget of

$2.2 million, serving a population of approximately 85,000.



MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

MLS plus a minimum of eight years managerial work experience in a library setting;

must have experience in library automation, effective communications and public

relations; knowledge of City, State and Federal laws and regulations governing public

libraries; demonstrated proficiency in budgeting and fund raising, and a knowledge of

the latest application of Web 2.0 technology in libraries.



PRIMARY DUTIES

The Director

· Reports to the Board of Trustees: on the services the library offers to the patrons;

the amount of use via monthly and a nnual statistics; the staff; the condition of the

building; quarterly budget reports; and other aspects of the operation through

monthly and annual narrative and written reports.

· Serves on the Mayor's Cabinet and appears before the Board of Aldermen as

requested.

· Provides leadership for shaping and implementing the library's mission, vision

and goals. The director supervises the operation of the library: staffing,

maintaining the building, representing the library to the community, interpreting

and administering the policies of the board, and managing fiscal operations and

requirements.

· The director is in charge of hiring, dismissal, disciplinary acts, and evaluation and

training of personnel.

· The director recommends an annual budget to the board, and admini sters the

expenditures of the library, supervises the maintenance of the building and

grounds, recommends improvements and expansions to the physical plant

and/or new construction or service delivery alterations. Makes sure insurance

coverage is adequate on contents of building and liability.

· Maintains liaison with the community at large, the school district and the State

Library system. Is aware of changes to demographics that may impact on the

operation of the library.

· Develops and evaluates plans for lib rary services, evaluating the effectiveness of

the library's services and programs in relation to the changing needs of the

community.

· Administers marketing program and public relations efforts.

· Through participation in professional organizations, attendan ce at conferences

and reading, keeps aware of developments in the field and keeps the board and

staff informed of them. Initiates and supervises uses of new ideas and

technology in service to the patrons.

· Recommends adoption of policies to the board. Keeps the staff informed of board

actions, and supervises the implementation of policies.

· Oversees the programming and public information projects of the library staff.

· Ensures that library practices conform to the Library Bill of Rights and the

Statement of Professional Ethics, and all laws and regulations governing the

library.

· The director is responsible to the Board of Trustees and to the taxpayers of the

City of Nashua for the smooth operation of a library that is dedicated to providing

the best and most forward-sighted library service to the community.



SALARY: $67,546 - $113,555 (Initial placement between $67,546 and $95,225 DOE)



APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter/résumé to:

City of Nashua

Human Resources Department

C/o Arthur Barrett, Jr., Chairman, Library Trustees

229 Main Street

Nashua, New Hampshire 03060



INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2009

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/H (EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT SHALL

BE CONSISTENT WITH ALL STATE AND FE DERAL LAWS) 10-28-2009

Assistant Librarian at the University of Maine at Machias

Assistant Librarian

The University of Maine at Machias, a member of the University of Maine
System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian for
Public Services. This is a full-time regular, professional position
(work year August 1-April 30) and includes a comprehensive benefits
package. Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) required. Salary is
competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated start date of August 1, 2010. Complete job description
available at www.umm.maine.edu.

UMM is New England’s only public Environmental Liberal Arts College,
located on the rugged North Atlantic coast among forests, glacial lakes,
and abundant wildlife. The smallest member of the University of Maine
System, UMM enrolls an average of 1,000 students and offers sixteen
degree programs.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, unofficial
transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to:

Assistant Librarian Search
c/o Joan Getchell, Office of Human Resources
University of Maine at Machias
116 O’Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654

Or on-line to ummjobs@maine.edu

TOWN LIBRARIAN - FAIRFIELD (CT) PUBLIC LIBRARY

Find Your Home in Fairfield! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town Librarian to build on the Library’s recent successes and lead it to new levels of excellence. Fairfield was ranked #9 as “the Best Place to Live in the US” (and #1 in the northeast) by CNN-Money.com in 2006. The Fairfield Library System serves a community of 58,000, in which 70% of all households have a library card with an approximate annual circulation of one million! Consisting of a Main library (60,000 sq. ft. building fully renovated in 2006, including the addition of an innovative Children’s space and the outstanding Bruce S. Kershner gallery) and the busiest branch in CT at 19,000 sq. ft., the Library is dedicated to its mission of strong public programming and services. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff (44 FTEs), an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library group, and a $4.1 million budget to deliver quality services. The challenge for the next Town Librarian will be to move forward on the Library's Long Range Plan developed in 2008, including plans to renovate the branch while also leveraging strong community relationships and partnerships to continue the outstanding levels of service and programs. Additional information on the Library, Fairfield, and the surrounding area can be found at http://www.gossagesager.com/Fairfieldlinks.htm

Responsibilities. The Town Librarian of the Fairfield Public Library reports to a six-member Library Board of Trustees, serves as a Town department head (reporting to the First Selectman on administration matters), and works with the Board, staff, First Selectman, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the Library, aligning the Library’s mission, goals and objectives with the community’s needs and priorities. Overall responsibilities include: developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications; building and leading a diverse team of talented professionals to manage Library operations; planning, evaluation and oversight of the library budget; strengthening current governmental funding sources; working with the Fairfield Friends to develop additional revenue sources; and developing and maintaining partnerships with local, state and regional organizations and agencies.

See http://www.gossagesager.com/FairfieldPublicLibraryjobdesc.doc for the complete job description.

Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible administrative library experience including a minimum of three years supervisory experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications ability; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board, unions, and collaboratively with city officials is desirable.

Compensation. A starting salary range of $105,000-$115,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an outstanding fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury Associates via email or call 816-531-2468. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word attachments to DanBradbury@gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com. The position closes December 13, 2009.

Jobeth Bradbury

Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Rd., Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816.803.7087

www.gossagesager.com

HEAD OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, HOOKSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY, CT

Subject: [NELA] Head of Children's Services Opening, Hooksett, NH

JOB OPENING January 2, 2010

HEAD OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, HOOKSETT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Looking for your dream job- one that will give you the opportunity for
professional growth in a supportive setting? Hooksett is a growing
suburban community of 13,000 residents located between Manchester and
Concord. Hooksett Library is an active member of GMILCS, Inc. library
consortium. We have a wonderful 25,000 square foot building, 4
computers in the children’s room, a separate story hour room, a
children’s collection of over 22,000 titles and a fabulous staff who
eagerly awaits your arrival!

The Hooksett Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative
children’s librarian with a vision for and a commitment to developing
an outstanding 21st century children’s library program and who will
enthusiastically represent the library with the schools and larger
community.

M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree from an institution accredited by
the American Library Association is required. Three to five years
prior children’s librarian experience including collection development
and programming. A personable attitude, strong oral and written
communication skills and the ability to develop comfortable working
relationships with children, parents and staff is highly desirable.
Knowledge of integrated library systems required. Familiarity and
understanding of the role of appropriate technology in children’s
services.

Beginning salary $36,000.00 - $39,000.00 commensurate with experience
Full job description available at www.hooksettlibrary.org
Submit resume and three professional references with current phone
numbers and emails to Heather Shumway, Library Director, Hooksett
Public Library, 1701B Hooksett Rd., Hooksett, NH 03106
hshumway@hooksettlibrary.org.
Review of applications will take place beginning November 17, 2009.
Position open until filled. EOE

Director - - Auburn Public Library

Description:
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking
candidates with a strong public service commitment to
administer and manage the functions, activities and
operations of the library. The position requires an ability
to manage traditional and evolving library services;
significant IT experience; financial management and
experience with municipal budgets. The candidate should
have strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of
town government. The successful candidate will need active
community outreach skills and public relations skills. The
ability to work effectively with other town departments and
the public is a requisite.

Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA accredited program and MBLC certified with
a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible
professional experience in a public library with at least
four years of supervisory and managerial experience
preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills;
IT experience with a knowledge of current and future
trends; and strong personnel management experience.

Salary:
$62,100
Position will remain open until filled.

Send resume, letter of interest and your
professional goals to:

Search Committee APLD
Auburn Public Library
369 Southbridge Street
Auburn, MA 01501

or email to: APLDmtoth@gmail.com

The names and contact information for
professional references will be requested later
in the process.

The Town of Auburn is an EEO employer.

Library Director - - Joshua Hyde Public Library

Duties/Description: The Library Trustees, Town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, are seeking a flexible and creative Library Director with a strong public service commitment to lead a very active, progressive public library. FY09 circulation was over 129,000 with holdings of 53,000 items. The FY10 operating budget is $417,000, including a staff of 7 FTE employees plus volunteers. The Library has a strong team-driven staff, high public service standards, and a well-defined community role. The Director reports to an elected board of nine Library Trustees. Sturbridge is a member of the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/WMARS), a consortium of 148 public, school and academic libraries.

Qualifications:

ALA accredited Masters of Library Science and at least five years of public library experience.

Supervisory and budgetary experience highly desirable.

Ability to work well with a highly motivated, independent staff.

Experience with automated integrated library systems.

An understanding of town government is a plus.

The successful candidate will direct the operations of the library including staffing, budgeting, planning, purchasing, and evaluation of services. Responsible for materials selection, public relations, policies, reports, performance reviews and maintaining positive working relationship with many sectors of the community including an active Friends organization. Duties include management of a 10,000 square foot facility, which was expanded in 1989. Position requires a sense of humor and an open door policy for the staff and public. Candidate should be able to work assertively with town government, committees and community groups.

The Town of Sturbridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $45,668-66,292 depending on qualifications.

Closing date: Resumes received by November 2, 2009 will receive preference.

Send: Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Library Trustees

Joshua Hyde Public Library

306 Main Street

Sturbridge, MA 01566-1242

Questions may be addressed to rcallaghan@charter.net or to Richard Callaghan at 413-427-9801. (Voice or text message)

Library Reference Assistant - - Bryant University

Description:

This position reports to the Head of Reference Services at the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. The incumbent is responsible for providing support to the reference librarians, the management of the reference desk during hours when librarians are not available and supervision of evening student workers. This position is also responsible for closing and securing the library building and general monitoring of the facility.

This is a 35 hour a week position during the academic year, and an approximately 18 hour a week position during the summer and winter breaks, (Academic Year Schedule: Sun.-Thurs 5:30 pm - 1:30 am, Examination Period: schedule extends to 2 am, Summer Schedule: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 pm-10 pm). Excellent benefits package.

Duties:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Providing reference services in the absence of librarians, i.e., accurately and quickly providing appropriate information to patrons. This requires knowledge of electronic and print information resources.

* Providing accurate and timely administrative support to the librarians.

* Maintenance of the reference collection, including discarding standing orders according to schedule, filing serials, shifting books/shelves and keeping reference area in order.

* Troubleshooting equipment such as photocopiers, microfilm readers, printers and scanners; assisting library users with MS Office and other software packages.

* Supervision and training of reference student employees.

* Assisting with university archives digitization project including scanning materials and uploading digital images to the online university archives.

* Assisting at the circulation desk in the absence of circulation staff or when demand exists.

* Attending departmental and library staff meetings.

* Performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

This position is best filled by an individual with knowledge of and experience working with library reference materials, including print and electronic resources; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. The incumbent must be a team player, be prompt, accountable and reliable, and be able to work independently and take initiative. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills and communication skills, and be comfortable learning and using emerging technologies. Experience supervising/training student assistants is a must. Certain requirements are subject to possible accommodation to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://employment.bryant.edu .

Bryant University is an EEO/AA Employer and an E-Verify Employer.

Coordinator - - MA Open Source Project

The MA Open Source Project seeks a Coordinator to manage the
implementation of the Evergreen Open Source Library System for the C/W
MARS, MVLC, and NOBLE Library Networks. Two year position. Responsible
for the overall coordination of the MA Open Source grant project.
Maintains a database of system software requirements. Work with the OSP
group to identify development needs, priorities, and explore development
options. Review system options, parameters and data structure options.
Plan and facilitate data migration process. Develop training materials
and documentation. A full job description is available at http://masslnc.cwmars.org/node/1971.

Qualifications:

MLS degree and three years experience at a library, library consortia,
or library automation company. A Bachelor degree in a related field and
five years experience in library automation may be substituted for the
MLS degree.

Project management experience, especially in a virtual team environment.
Familiarity with library automation, OPACs, Internet technologies.
Experience with Dynix Horizon and/or III Millennium Integrated Library
Systems preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, website development
tools such as Dreamweaver and Drupal, and presentation software.
Familiarity with software development and programming in Perl, Java, or
PHP.

Salary:

$65-75,000 DOQ

Closing Date:

Application review begins Nov. 2, 2009

Send:

Email cover letter and resume to osp@noblenet.org

or to:

Open Source Coordinator
North of Boston Library Exchange
26 Cherry Hill Drive
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

Manager of Library Applications - - C/W Mars

C/W MARS, a library automation consortium serving over 146 libraries in
Central and Western Massachusetts, has an opening for a Manager of
Library Applications at its offices in Worcester, MA. Innovative,
technically skilled librarians with a commitment to customer service are
encouraged to apply.

Purpose

Manages the Library Applications department and provides leadership in
the development of products, services and new technologies to optimize
the use of the C/W MARS Integrated Library System by member libraries.
Holds the major responsibility for support of library automation system
software at member library locations. Assumes a leadership position in
the implementation of the Evergreen open source system. Oversees the
activities of a network Cataloging Center. Supervises activities of
those positions under his or her supervision. Coordinates, develops
and/or implements training programs as needed for Library staff and
Central Site staff. Coordinates the development of user documentation in
print and electronic formats. Serves on the C/W MARS Management Team.

Essential Education, Skills, Knowledge

* MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
* Six years' public or academic library experience, with at least
4 years of supervisory experience. Working knowledge of automated
networks/consortia strongly preferred. * Significant experience with Integrated Library Systems and
automated tools to support them.
* Knowledge of content management system such as Drupal or
Wordpress, HTML, XML, open source software, and experience with Internet
technologies and electronic resources.
* Ability to relate well to and motivate others.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, MARC records
and other metadata formats.

A full job description may be found at http://www.cwmars.org/employment.html.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000, excellent benefits.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to resumes@cwmars.org or mail
to:

Manager of Library Applications
C/W MARS
67 Millbrook Street
Worcester, MA 01606

Head of Children's Services - - Hookestt Public Library

Description:
The Hooksett Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative children’s librarian with a vision for and a commitment to developing an outstanding 21st century children’s library program and who will enthusiastically represent the library with the schools and larger community.

Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS is required. Three to five years prior children’s librarian experience including collection development and programming. A personable attitude, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop comfortable working relationships with children, parents and staff is highly desirable. Knowledge of integrated library systems required. Familiarity and understanding of the role of appropriate technology in children’s services.

Salary:
$36,000.00 - $39,000.00 commensurate with experience

Full job description available at www.hooksettlibrary.org

Submit resume and three professional references with current phone numbers and emails to Heather Shumway, Library Director, Hooksett Public Library, 1701 B Hooksett Rd., Hooksett, NH 03106 Email: hshumway@hooksettlibrary.org. Subject line: Application

Review of applications will take place beginning November 17, 2009. Position open until filled. EOE

Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship - - Yale University

Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for 2010/11 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University

2010/11 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University

http://www.library.yale.edu/lhr/jobs/intern/kressfellow.html
Arts Library
Yale University

New Haven, CT

Fixed Duration Position: 8 months from date of hire; non-renewable

Expected Start Date: March 1, 2010

The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/.

The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from three formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world's foremost collection of books on color.

The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale serves a distinguished array of academic and museum programs, architects, artists and scholars. Kress Fellows have the opportunity to interact routinely with faculty, staff and students in distinguished Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama; a nationally ranked department of the History of Art; and two outstanding university art museums, the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. They also have occasion to collaborate with colleagues from throughout the Yale University Library, including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the library and rare books department of the Center for British Art. The rich professional and scholarly resources of New York City and Boston's art libraries and museums are within two hours travel, providing still further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.

Position Description

The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2010/11 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation: ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.

This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on special collections in the arts, which will include experience in collection management, exhibition development and installation, as well as reference. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service. Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities beyond special collections and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities, participate in instructional programming and the work of library committees and external professional organizations.

The Kress Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applicants should submit a current resume, as well as a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information of three professional references, to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Representative, via e-mail at hrlibrary@yale.edu, by October 30, 2009. The statement of interest is expected to reflect a genuine commitment to art librarianship and an interest in the provision of information services to the visual arts community. There is no application form. Please be sure to include “2010/11 Kress Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter. A search committee of Yale librarians will review submissions. The Kress Fellow will be in residence at Yale for eight (8) months, and will receive an award of $30,000, prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Internal candidates are also subject to pre-employment screening for this position.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.