Director of Operations in Film and Media Library

Director of Operations in Film and Media Library
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYDUTIES:
Hofstra University seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to direct operations of its Film and Media Library.

-Directs all operations of the Film and Media Library, a branch of the Hofstra University Library.
-Promotes the strengths of the collection through campus communication channels, such as the library Web site, print and narrowcast media, and the online public access catalog; through interaction with faculty; and through special programs designed to increase the visibility of the library.
-Serves as a resource for all campus constituencies involved with traditional and Digital Rights Management as it relates to still and moving images.
-Refines operating procedures and collaborates on collection development policies.
-Conducts training for new and current staff and patrons.
-Evaluates and selects materials (primarily DVDs, VHS tapes) in collaboration with subject specialists on the library faculty and faculty of other academic divisions, considering their technical, informational, and aesthetic qualities.
-Supervises 2.5 FTE union employees.
-Maintains and updates print and online indexes for films and media.
-Works with Technical Services to facilitate cataloging of film and media materials.
-Works with Library’s Coordinator of Web Development to develop web pages.
-Oversees booking and delivery/pick-up of media to designated drop locations for faculty use.
-Makes recommendations for staffing and equipment, and monitors expenditures of designated funds.
-Advises on selection of new audiovisual equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-ALA-accredited MLS or advanced degree in film studies, with three years of relevant experience.
-Previous experience in a university or library environment is strongly preferred.
-The ideal candidate will be able to communicate successfully with all staff and patrons and will possess knowledge of library systems and audiovisual equipment.
-Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks is required, including supervision of clerical and student employees.
-Candidates must have strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills, and must possess tact in working with all patrons.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word and Access is expected.

HOURS:
Full-time

SALARY:
$50,000 minimum

TO APPLY:
For consideration, please submit a letter of interest and a résumé by November 30, 2006 via e-mail as a Microsoft Word or PDF document to:

Sarah E. McCleskey
Head of Access Services
Hofstra University Library
123 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549
Sarah.E.McCleskey@hofstra.edu
No phone calls please.

Collection Development / Architecture Librarian, Judson College, Elgin, IL

Collection Development / Architecture Librarian

Judson College is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Collection Development / Architecture Librarian to develop effective services in the Architecture Visual Resource Center, to develop the library’s Architecture collection, and to assist in maintaining the library’s general collection. This librarian will work half-time in the library, and half-time in the AVRC. In the library, he/she will have primary responsibility for developing the Architecture collection, and will assist in providing reference service, as well as teaching information literacy to assigned classes. This librarian will also help to maintain the library’s collection and online catalog. In the AVRC, the librarian will catalog AVRC materials, digitize images, manage the digital slide collection, provide access to AVRC materials, train student assistants, and instruct faculty and students in the use of AVRC materials. Judson College librarians enjoy full faculty status and rank. Read the rest of this entry »

Reference/Instruction Librarian, Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago

Reference/Instruction Librarian

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, an applied art and design college with programs in advertising, animation, culinary arts, digital media, fashion marketing and design, game art, interior design, and visual communications, seeks a creative candidate with strong customer service skills to fill the position of Reference/Instruction Librarian.

Responsibilities:
Provide reference assistance to a culturally and academically diverse student population, develop and implement library orientation and specialized instruction sessions, perform collection development for applied arts and general subject areas, maintain the library website, and supervise student workers as needed.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have a graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school, a firm understanding of reference principles and tools, excellent online database searching skills, supervisory ability, and experience working at a reference desk, preferably in an academic setting.  The candidate should be service-oriented with excellent communication skills and have a demonstrated knowledge of art, architecture, design fields, basic business reference topics and experience developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based resources. Some evening and weekend hours and committee work are required.

Forward cover letter and resume to:

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
Attn: Julie Teipel
350 N. Orleans
Chicago, IL 60654

Email: jteipel@aii.edu

EOE

Image Cataloger, Bard Graduate Center

Image Cataloger

The Bard Graduate Center is seeking a visual resources professional to catalog images and assist the curator in the day-to-day operations of the Visual Media Resources department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
§        Image Cataloging and Database Maintenance

§        Help Desk and Reference

§        General Duties

Qualifications
§        MLS and/or 2-4 years visual resources and cataloging experience.

§        Excellent knowledge of Art History, Decorative Arts History or Architectural History.  M.A. in art history or related field preferred.

§        Experience using FileMaker Pro, preferably IRIS, and digital asset management systems.

§        Experience working with the standardized cataloguing procedures set forth by CCO and the VRA Core, as well as the Getty and Library of Congress Authorities.

§        Working knowledge of French, German, or Italian desirable.

§        Familiar with scanning and image correction in Photoshop.

Screening begins immediately.  Application deadline is December 15, 2006. Send letter of application, resume, names of three references, and salary requirements to: Johanna Bauman, Visual Media Resources Curator, The Bard Graduate Center, 38 West 86th Street; New York, NY 10024 or vrcataloger@bgc.bard.edu.

For a more detailed job listing, visit: http://www.bgc.bard.edu/aboutbgc/employment.shtml. For more information about the department go to: http://www.bgc.bard.edu/library/vmr/about.htm.