{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"34226a00d6bf4ba593ecb31d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34226a00d6bf4ba593ecb31d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34226a00d6bf4ba593ecb31d","title":"Assistant Librarian","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\n\nLibrary FT 70 Hr Cincinnati, OH, US\n\n2 days ago Requisition ID: 1396\n\nSalary Range: $44,000.00 To $47,000.00 Annually\n\nThe Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives is an art research library with a non-circulating collection of over 100,000 items, including books, periodicals, digital resources, artist files and auction catalogues. Its holdings reflect the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collections, which span 6,000 years of artistic creativity from cultures across the globe. Areas of strength in the library collections include decorative arts, fashion, photography, and Cincinnati artists. The library dates to the founding of the museum in 1881, and today it fulfills its dual mandate to support the research and education programs of the museum and be a welcoming public resource.\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Assistant Librarian serves as a primary point of contact for library users, delivering a knowledgeable, welcoming, and user-focused experience for all visitors. They are responsible for facilitating the overall access to and use of the library’s collection and supporting the research and reference needs of museum staff, volunteers and docents, scholars, and community users.\n\nEssential Functions & Responsibilities\nThe Assistant Librarian reports to the Head Librarian. Duties include but are not limited to:\n\nProvide reference service and research support to library patrons and museum staff, both in person and remotely.\n\nStaff the reference desk and oversee the daily operations in the Library Reading Room\n\nAssist patrons: excellent customer service, friendly reception, and positive research interactions for library users of all ages and abilities.\n\nGuide users in discovering, evaluating, and using resources.\n\nExplain library policies and procedures.\n\nEnsure the safe handling of library and archival collections.\n\nCirculate materials to museum staff.\n\nKeep stats of library users, materials, and services.\n\nMaintain the ongoing library book sale.\n\nOffer library orientation and instruction for tour groups, students, docents, and new museum hires.\n\nSchedule and co-ordinate class visits.\n\nCreate and update library training materials and guides.\n\nRequest Interlibrary loan materials for CAM staff and fulfill lending/copy requests made by other institutions.\n\nAssist with processing archival collections and/or other projects under the guidance of the Head Archivist.\n\nCreate engaging library displays and blog posts to promote the library.\n\nCirculation and serials management.\n\nCopy cataloging (update item records, e.g., change locations.)\n\nSupervise library volunteer projects.\n\nMaintain collaborative relationships with other museum departments.\n\nOccasional weekend and evening hours are required.\n\nOversee library operations, in the absence of the Head Librarian.\n\nPhysical requirements:\nPhysical demands include long periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen or fine print. The collection is dispersed on different floors, requiring regular use of stairs and elevators. Using step stools and lifting moderately heavy library materials may be required (up to 40 pounds.) Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMaster’s Degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S) from an ALA accredited program. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in art history or related discipline.\n\n2-3 years of demonstrated reference experience and/or related experience.\n\nStrong customer service skills and proven success in improving user experience.\n\nProficiency using integrated library systems, OCLC, and/or other standard library technologies.\n\nExcellent research skills, and oral and written communication skills.\n\nWorking knowledge of one or more foreign languages.\n\nBroad knowledge of art history (including research methodology, provenance, and the art marketplace) and specialized print and electronic resources.\n\nDemonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to manage workflow, projects, and multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience with or willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies and systems that expand access to collections.\n\nExperience working with archival and/or special collections.\n\nPrior programming experience or enthusiasm for developing new opportunities for public engagement.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Automatic Data Processing","rawCompany":"automatic data processing","city":"Dayton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-14T04:02:15.579Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-4031.00","title":"Library Technicians","slug":"library-technicians"},{"code":"25-4022.00","title":"Librarians and Media Collections Specialists","slug":"librarians-and-media-collections-specialists"},{"code":"43-4121.00","title":"Library Assistants, Clerical","slug":"library-assistants-clerical"}],"industries":[{"code":"519210","title":"Libraries and Archives","slug":"libraries-and-archives"},{"code":"712110","title":"Museums","slug":"museums"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Librarian","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\n\nLibrary FT 70 Hr Cincinnati, OH, US\n\n2 days ago Requisition ID: 1396\n\nSalary Range: $44,000.00 To $47,000.00 Annually\n\nThe Mary R. 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