Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) is seeking a librarian to head the Museum’s research library and archive, with expertise in library and information sciences and preferably with experience in museum or other research library operation.

Management – The librarian is in charge of the overall management, care, growth and accessibility of library and archival collections in the CMNH research library and archive, as well as in the Museum's scientific sections. Responsibilities include:

• Managing collection development, acquisitions, cataloguing, maintenance and preservation; supervising library access and use; providing reference and other library services;
• Supervising library personnel, student interns and volunteers; developing and managing the library budget; auditing the collection; representing the library in external transactions, services, and exchanges, especially those involving the Museum Scientific Publications;
• Maintenance and improvement of library access to electronic journals, library and archival websites, and networks; maintenance of all catalogues and databases of the library;
• Facilitating use of the library and archival resources by museum staff, external partners, students, and the public; fulfilling reference needs for museum staff and administration; addressing external interlibrary loan, archival and image requests;
• Providing information on the library and archives as required for various museum reports; providing advice on issues relating to the library and archival collections (such as strategic planning); obtaining external funding for research, library improvement and student internships.

Professional Service – The Librarian is expected to participate in CMNH committees and task forces, and to perform other tasks (e.g., assisting in fund-raising) as required by the Museum; to be active in external professional and academic communities; and to have the ability to interact with diverse audiences, including educational groups, and faculty members in other institutions.

Research and Public Outreach - The librarian is strongly encouraged to develop scholarly interest in library and information sciences, archival research and/or natural history for the benefit of research and scholarship. The librarian is expected to support and to participate in (when appropriate) the museum’s programs in exhibition and public education.

Responsibilities - 60% in management of the library and archive, 20% in service for the museum and external academic community; 20% in research, public outreach and support for the museum’s public programs. CMNH offers 10-month curatorial appointments, under which a curator or librarian may use two months per year for professional activities related to the Museum’s mission in research, exhibits, and teaching at universities.

Qualifications - An ALA-accredited masters degree in library and/or information science is required, along with a minimum of three years of management experience in libraries. Background in museum studies, archives and/or natural history is desirable (although not required). Those with management experience in museum libraries are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application – Please visit the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Human Resources site at http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/hr to create a profile and upload an application letter (containing a statement on library management and service), curriculum vitae and three professional references. Application review will begin on December 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. EOE.