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How to Apply
Some positions have specific application instructions. For those that do not, send a cover letter (including salary requirements and job number) and resume to:
Ms. Barbara J. Krupka
Director of Human Resources
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1101
(Please, no telephone calls).
The Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time Positions
Head Librarian, Ewell Sale Stewart Library
(Position Announcement #997)
Opening Date: March 11, 2010
Closing Date: When Filled
The Academy of Natural Sciences seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Head Librarian for its Library and Archives. Founded in 1812, the Academy is one of the oldest natural sciences institutions in the Western Hemisphere. The Academy is recognized internationally for its vast biological and library collections, scientific research, exhibits, and educational programs. The Library provides high quality information services to Academy research staff, its members, and other clients including scientists, historians, artists, graduate students, corporations, and members of the public with advanced interests in the natural world.
The Ewell Sale Stewart Library of the Academy stands as one of the world’s finest natural history libraries, focusing on systematics, evolutionary, ecological, environmental and natural history subjects. Its collections are remarkable with nearly 200,000 volumes ranging from works published in the 1500s to current serials and monographs from all over the world. The collection contains lengthy runs of serial publications dating back to the 18th century, as well as stunningly beautiful illustrated works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The archives collection comprises close to one million Academy documents and unpublished materials derived from the collections of scientists and others associated with the Academy.
The Head Librarian supervises the library staff and volunteers and is responsible for planning, development, operations and management of the collections including personnel, budget, resource development, security, policies, and facilities. The head actively participates in providing and developing reference and research services. These activities are coordinated with the President and trustees of the Academy and the Vice President of the Center for Systematic Biology and Evolution. The head identifies projects for possible grant funding and works with Institutional Advancement staff to prepare grant proposals. The head serves on the advisory committee of the Friends of the Library.
Applicants should have a degree in library or information science from an accredited institution, as well as a record of at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in an academic or research library:
- Strong computer skills, including experience with relevant library computer systems software and scientific abstracting and indexing databases;
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to libraries;
- Ability to teach the information skills required for information literacy;
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Supervisory acumen and the ability to organize work, develop effective work processes, and assess work priorities;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Service orientation and a strong interest in working with scientific staff and the general public;
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Applications received by May 1, 2010 will receive first consideration. Position may start by June 1, 2010.
Applications should include cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references. Send materials in pdf form to . Position #997 must appear in the subject line.
The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part Time Positions
Lead Sales Associate
The Academy of Natural Sciences has an opening for a permanent part time lead sales associate. The person selected will be willing to work three, 7 hour days per week which includes one weekend day per week. The starting hourly rate is $10.00 per hour.
The lead sales associate will be responsible for the overall appearance and restocking of the shop, cashier activities, training of shop personnel, and assisting in the purchasing and creation of new merchandise.
In addition to retail and museum shop experience, planogram or display knowledge, good customer service skills and computer and POS system knowledge is a requirement.
To apply send resume and cover letter to . The word “Lead” should appear in the subject line. Or, applicants may stop by the Academy and complete and application. No telephone calls will be accepted.
The job posting closing is May 22, 2009
The Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and Service men and women are encouraged to apply.