What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dallas Museum of Art is hiring: Assistant/Associate/Librarian in Dallas position at Dallas Museum of Art?
Reports to : Mildred. R. and Frederick M. Mayer Director of the Library and Archives
Department : Mayer Library
Classification : Full Time, Exempt
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000, dependent on position level
Mission : The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will :
- Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
- Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
- Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.
Scope of Position :
The Assistant / Associate / Librarian provides research and reference assistance to library patrons, which includes museum staff and visitors, and performs collection management activities. This role focuses on day-to-day library functions, public services, and facilitating access to library resources.
Essential Functions :
REFERENCE & RESEARCH SERVICES
COLLECTION MAINTENANCE
ACQUISITIONS
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Certifications :
Assistant level : Minimum 1 year experience with public services and collection management in a library setting.
Associate level : Minimum 3 years' experience with public services and collection management in a library setting. Educational training in Art History and / or art museum experience.
Librarian level : 5 years' experience with library public services and collection management in the subject areas of art or art history, as well as supervision of professional staff.
Preferred Skills
Our Core Values
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.
Equity
Society's historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.
Diversity
Many factors-including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences-make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.
Inclusion
We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.
The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
