Cincinnati, Ohio, United States · On-site
$60k–$70k/yr
The Mary R. Schiff Library 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 th…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Collection Development, Library Management, Metadata Standards, Digital Asset Organization
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The Head Librarian provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Mary R. Schiff Library, managing collections, staff, and digital initiatives. The role focuses on advancing access to art historical resources for museum staff, scholars, and the general public.
Requires an MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and 5-7 years of experience in a research or museum library environment. Candidates should demonstrate success in leadership, strategic planning, and knowledge of art history resources.
The Mary R. Schiff Library 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.
The Head Librarian provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Mary R. Schiff Library. This role manages collections, staff, spaces, and research resources; oversees collection development, research services, and digital initiatives; and advances access to art historical resources for museum staff, scholars, and the public.
Reporting to the Director of Academic Partnerships & Research, duties include, but are not limited to:
Preferred:
Through the power of art, we contribute to a more vibrant Cincinnati by inspiring people and connecting our communities.
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 65,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the Art Museum’s wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all, plus Art Museum members receive additional benefits. The Art Museum is open six days a week, making greater Cincinnati’s most treasured cultural asset accessible to everyone. The Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund the Cincinnati Art Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Cincinnati Art Museum gratefully acknowledges operating support from the City of Cincinnati, as well as our members.
Offices: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, US
Through the power of art, we contribute to a more vibrant Cincinnati by inspiring people and connecting our communities.
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 65,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the Art Museum’s wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all, plus Art Museum members receive additional benefits. The Art Museum is open six days a week, making greater Cincinnati’s most treasured cultural asset accessible to everyone. The Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund the Cincinnati Art Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Cincinnati Art Museum gratefully acknowledges operating support from the City of Cincinnati, as well as our members.
Offices: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206, US
