Art Libraries Society of North America

Architecture Library Specialist- New Jersey Institute of Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is looking for a responsible, independent, service-oriented & friendly individual to help run a branch library with the Director of the Architecture Library & student staff. Position assumes responsibility for the architecture branch library when the Director is absent. Position works closing schedule (currently until 8:30 pm during fall & spring semesters). Responsibilities include providing basic reference service, creating new web pages, scanning & digitizing documents, hiring & supervising student employees, circulating books & materials, shelving materials, processing journals & books, routing materials to binding, processing interlibrary loans & other library operations.

The Barbara & Leonard Littman Library is a fast-paced, dynamic library occupying more than 6,000 square feet in NJIT’s $26 million buildings science complex & contains approximately 15,000 books & journals, 78,000 slides, 10,000 digital images & other materials. It serves more than 800 students in undergraduate, graduate & PhD programs in architecture, infrastructure planning & urban studies. See our web site at: www.library.njit.edu/archlib.

Minimum: bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, art or related area & excellent library & database searching skills. Preferred: an MLS from ALA accredited program; web author & developer skills; experience in architecture, art, design, or construction.
See full job description at: www.library.njit.edu/jobs.
Salary: $37,000 + depending upon experience & qualifications.
The university reserves the right to substitute equivalent education and/or experience at its discretion.
Please apply to hr@njit.edu.
EOE/AA.