Two vacancies at the National Portrait Gallery Library

ARCHIVE AND LIBRARY ASSISTANT (HEINZ ARCHIVE & LIBRARY)

http://www.npg.org.uk/live/jobnpgarchiveassist.asp

Assistant Librarian (Projects)
C£20,000 per annum
12 months fixed-term (full-time or part-time)

http://www.npg.org.uk/live/jobnpglibraryproj.asp

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Gabriele Popp

Librarian

National Portrait Gallery  St Martin’s Place  London WC2H OHE

Direct T 020 7312 2411  F 020 7306 0056  www.npg.org.uk

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Project Archivist – Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

PROJECT ARCHIVIST – DRAWINGS AND ARCHIVES

AVERY ARCHITECTURAL AND FINE ARTS LIBRARY

The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, is searching for an experienced archivist to process the architectural drawings and project records of the New York architectural firm Emery Roth & Sons. This position will be funded for 15 months with the possibility of extension. Funding for the position will begin on the selectee’s start date. The collection covers the production of the firm’s post-1950 work and includes records of several significant Manhattan office buildings as well as project papers.  The Drawings and Archives consist of more than 1 million architectural drawings, photographs, manuscripts, and other architectural archives.  The department is part of the Avery Library, a leading research library on architecture, historic preservation, art history, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology.  The Library contains more than 400,000 volumes and receives approximately 1,900 periodicals.

Working under the supervision of the Curator of Drawing and Archives, the Project Archivist will be responsible for:

- Processing architectural drawings, including ordering of projects, description of drawings by title, date, associated architects, genres, among other metadata, and coordinating drawings with archival materials.                                                                                                                                      

- Processing architectural project files, including ordering of files, description of contents, re-housing as necessary, and coordinating archival materials with architectural drawings.

- Arranging and describing architectural collections in an electronic database following DACS and other emerging standards.  Includes searching, authority work, description & subject analysis.

- Assigning, revising, and training support staff and students to provide assistance with tasks above, including inputting, processing, and research in archival files.  The position will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.            

Requirements are:  ALA accredited MLS with formal course work in archives administration or an MA in archival management, and two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of archival processing and preservation theories and procedure; working knowledge of Microsoft Access; ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member or a team; ability to combine accuracy and efficiency; proven organizational and supervisory skills; proven interpersonal skills.  Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes and must be able to climb ladders.

This position has been classified as a PC I position.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  We offer excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing.  Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university.

One of the world’s leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community.  Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City.  The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services.  The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.

For immediate consideration please e-mail your resume and the names/contact information for 3 references to: libjobs2@columbia.edu  

or send it to:

Human Resources

Columbia University

Box 18

Butler Library

MC 1104

535 West 114th Street

New York, NY 10027

Please reference Search # UL70107003 and include your e-mail address. 

Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before April 7, 2007 will receive priority consideration.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Getty Research Database Editor

Research Database Editor – Project for the Study of Collecting and Provenance

The Getty Research Institute

Researches, creates and edits records using primary and secondary source material for inclusion in the Getty Provenance Index®.

Supervises the work of editors, and is responsible for their training.

Ensures accuracy of data by applying thorough knowledge of current best practices in database design; carefully applies this knowledge to the production of records for electronic publication. 

Sets and implements editorial standards, including rigorous standards for quality assurance and quality control.

Sets editorial priorities and assignments to meet production deadlines.

Resolves complex database and editorial issues.

Communicates with current collaborators and works with key GRI staff to initiate new collaborations as appropriate. 

Within the framework of the GRI digital strategy and in collaboration with other key GRI staff develops and implements new search tools and strategies for management and provision of access to Provenance datasets.

Audits and advises on both publication formats and content of the PSCP Web site.

Closely monitors and assesses both users and uses of the Getty Provenance Index®.

Responds to queries from researchers.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in art history; with work in the history of collecting and provenance preferred; seven plus years editing, cataloguing, or comparable experience in the filed of art history; reading knowledge of two European languages or fluency in at least one European language. 

Please send resume and cover letter to:

J. Paul Getty Trust

Attn: Human Resources

1200 Getty Center Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90049

or email resume and cover letter to jobs@getty.edu  and indicate “Research Database Editor IV” in the subject line.

Conde Nast Digital Librarian, NY

http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?scr=jobdetail&jobid=5624

Conde Nast Publications,
New York, New York

Salary: $50,000 – $79,999
Status: Full-time
Posted: 03/14/07
Deadline:

Digital Librarian
Conde Nast Publications is seeking an experienced
digital librarian to assist in the development,
implementation and subsequent administration and
support of a digital asset management system.
Coordinate workflow and processing of xml tagged
material into a digital repository including quality
review and authority control. Create additional
abstracting and key wording for search. Define
taxonomy, metadata and keyword strategies. Coordinate
with Editorial Rights department on copyright,
licensing, and rights management issues related to
digital management. Liaison with suppliers,
aggregators and third party licensees. Our ideal
candidate will have experience with xml text encoding,
metadata standards, digital asset management tools and
Web services, in addition to experience defining and
establishing best practices for digitization, metadata
and archival storage. Must have knowledge of taxonomy
development and management, and experience developing
and maintaining keyword libraries and hierarchical
classification systems.

Candidates should e-mail resumes and salary history to
kgallant@condenast.com.

Curator/Archivist of Digital, Film, Print Resource in Oakdale, New York

Salary: Starting at 40,000.00
Type: Full Time – Other

POSITION DECRIPTION The Curator and Archivist of Digital, Film, and Print Resources will report to the Chair of the Visual Arts Department and be responsible for overseeing the Digital, Film, and Print Collection, supervise graduate assistants and work-study students, and provide leadership for the design, development, acquisition and application of image resources and information access technologies. RESPONSIBILITES Manage the Digital, Film and Print Resources of the to support the art history, studio art and graphic design programs, as well as other faculty users. Oversee digital acquisitions and production, image cataloging, data processing and entry, filing and circulation, reference services, statistics, policies and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of curatorial and archival principles, systems and procedures. Provide reference and training service for patrons. Implement photo documentation of student work of art for the College literary journal. Prepare the annual report. Maintain posted regular hours in the Digital, Film and Print Resources Collection. Participate in professional organizations and conferences. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Application deadline is May 1st. If attending CAA conference, please submit cv via email attachment (abellm@dowling.edu) by Feb. 14. We will be conducting interviews at the conference. Include cover letter, resume, and name, address and telephone number of three references. On employment history, include year and months employed. Send to: Chair, Visual Arts Department, Dowling College, Oakdale, NY 11769. Anticipated start date: Sept. 1, 2007. Position contingent upon funding.

Requirements:
Candidate must have a Master’s of Library Science Degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association with major emphasis in art history, architecture, design, and/or fine arts. Two to four years experience managing visual collections in both analog and digital formats; knowledge of cataloging, digital imaging technologies, metadata issues. Excellent computer skills on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Photoshop, Word and PowerPoint skills are a must. Basic research skills both bibliographic and via the Internet. Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Extensive knowledge of digital asset management standards and best practices, including those related to scanning, metadata, encoding, archiving, rights, access, and software. Demonstrated experience with database development and maintenance.

Required Education: Other

NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered. The salary listed is a general estimate suggested by a consultant. There will be increments as one continues in the position.

Metadata Librarian, Bucknell University, PA

Job Posting: Metadata Librarian

Bucknell University’s Information Services & Resources (ISR), a merged library and information technology organization, is looking for an individual to work with us as we organize and provide access to Bucknell’s growing digital collections. This individual will be responsible for metadata and associated authority control, quality control, knowledge of changing metadata standards, and other duties associated with the creation and maintenance of data related to both digital and print materials. While the primary focus of the work will be working with metadata for digital objects, this individual will also serve as the resident authority on traditional cataloging standards and emerging trends related to the intellectual access and organization of information.

The Metadata Librarian is part of ISR’s Digital Initiatives Group and will report the Digital Initiatives Group Leader. S/he will work closely with the Digital Projects Technologist, members of the Technical Services department, and the Library Systems department. Read the rest of this entry »

Paragon Book Gallery Position, Chicago

Paragon Book Gallery
1507 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60605
JOB DESCRIPTION
Paragon Book Gallery, leading provider of books and reference materials on Asian art and Asian studies, located at 1507 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, is accepting applications for a full-time or part-time position.  Main duties include customer service, cataloging, and fulfilling client requests.  Qualified applicants must have a background in Asian studies, speak fluent English and have strong spoken and written communications skills.  Persons with written and spoken proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese preferred.  Send resume and cover letter to the attention of Jeffery Lung via email or fax only. Email: jlung@paragonbook.com  Fax: 312.663.5177  Web: www.paragonbook.com