Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Library Circulation Assistant  Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description PAFA is looking for a Library Circulation Assistant to join our museum team! This person will have a passion for education and the arts, be able to work both independently and collaboratively, and maintain an inclusive environment for all community members.  ABOUT PAFA Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several nondegree and certificates in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA’s museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Because we were the nation’s first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community. POSITION: Library Circulation Assistant PAFA’s Arcadia Fine Arts Library seeks a friendly, customer service-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills to provide high quality library services associated with the circulation desk to patrons. Candidate must be able to juggle priorities, work independently, and be a welcoming presence in the library. This role directly interacts with students, faculty, and staff and is a great opportunity for a service-oriented professional. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office/library environment. This is a full-time, temporary position that includes eligibility for all PAFA benefits. The expected length of service is dependent on date of hire but will ultimately last between eighteen (18) and twenty-four (24) months. The schedule is aligned with the operating hours of the Arcadia Fine Arts Library with working hours Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Under the supervision of the Director of Archives and Collections, the assistant will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities and projects: TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Issues new and replacement patron library cards Checking in and out library materials Troubleshooting and directing patrons in the use of library services and materials Instruct and assist patrons in the use of the online catalog and other library electronic equipment including copiers, computers, printers, and scanners. Process fines and fees and handle financial transactions including reconciling reports. Perform opening and closing library duties and prepare the library for use. Process incoming and outgoing library material, including Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials. Process new and withdraw old issues of periodicals. Prepare new and mend materials for circulation by adding plastic jackets, labeling, inventorying, stamping and barcoding materials. Assist in shelving materials and maintaining the appearance and order of the library. Monitor, track, secure, and reserve study rooms and equipment. Answer department phone calls and emails as well as generate reference analytics Assist with library upkeep (e.g. cleaning floors, tables, study rooms, computers). Assist with projects that help support discovery, access, and use of PAFA’s other collections. Oversee student work-study staff Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of experience in a library, preferably in an academic or research library, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A strong commitment to customer service and library patron access. Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse range of people with varied research and instructional needs. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to exercise initiative while working without close, immediate supervision and while working collaboratively with others. Ability to handle complex work assignments and to solve or refer problems to appropriate staff. Must be able to physically stand, bend, reach, lift up to forty (40) pounds, and push a book cart Excellent computer hardware and software skills, including expertise using Google Apps and Microsoft Office, email, Windows and Mac OS. Working knowledge of an integrated library system (preferably Koha) preferred; previous library work preferred. Working in a collaborative and collegial space. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts accepts digital applications only. A complete application should include the following: Resume Cover Letter When submitting your application online, please save your documents as Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) files. To help us process your applications as efficiently as possible, please save your files with the following filename format: LastName_FirstName_Resume LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter *Due to the number of potential applicants, we do not respond to voice calls or messages about the status of your application. Based on the criteria for the position, the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest in PAFA.   About the Organization For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)-the oldest art museum and school in the nation-has supported a close-knit community of faculty, critics, scholars, curators, museum-professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs. This specialized and unique art school attracts some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum. PAFA's museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper and for its exhibitions that are helping to broaden the story of American art to be more inclusive of women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Facilities Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] School & Community Programs Coordinator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 3/20/2024 [Apply Now] Museum Store Sales Associate (Various hours) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 8/6/2023 [Apply Now] Major Gifts Officer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 12/18/2023 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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