Hourly Librarian II (or Librarian I in training) – The New York Public Library

This is an hourly Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis) position, temporary for six months.Under the general supervision of the Librarian III, catalogs original designs, artwork and prints. Performs original and copy cataloging in OCLC, and updates records in local Innovative Interfaces system, CATNYP. Produces MARC records in accordance with local and national standards. Creates authority records for personal names and corporate entities not found in the Library of Congress Name Authority File. Identifies conservation needs. Consults as needed with appropriate NYPL archival, conservation and cataloging staff. Performs related duties as required.
Required Experience

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Master’s degree or undergraduate degree in art, dance or dance history preferred. Successfully demonstrated professional experience required for appointment at the Librarian II level. Successfully demonstrated professional cataloging or archival processing experience, including original cataloging. Successfully demonstrated professional knowledge of dance history. Successfully demonstrated experience with AACR2, MARC formats, LC subject headings, LC cataloging policies and practices, and/or artworks cataloging resources. Successfully demonstrated ability to work in a computer-cataloging environment; experience with OCLC and CATNYP (Innovative interfaces) preferred. Successfully demonstrated ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and work effectively with staff at all levels. Successfully demonstrated organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Successfully demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, judgment and ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Successfully demonstrated computer skills, including MS Word and Excel. Demonstrated experience handling and cataloging original artworks preferred.

Education Requirements

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Master’s degree or undergraduate degree in art, dance or dance history preferred.

Location

Manhattan

Job Type

Temporary

Reference No.

LM-L2DAN

Contact

HR Dept job code: LM-L2DAN
The New York Public Library
188 Madison Ave., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
Phone: 212-592-7300
Fax: 212-592-7327

Email:  lsresumes@nypl.org

WebSite:  www.nypl.org

Library Information

The Jerome Robbins Dance Division of The New York Public Library is the largest and most comprehensive archive in the world devoted to the documentation of dance. Chronicling the art of dance in all its manifestations – ballet, ethnic, modern, social, and folk – the division is much more than a library in the usual sense of the word. It is part museum, part film production center, and part consulting service to the professional dance community. It preserves the history of dance by gathering diverse written, visual, and aural resources, and it works to ensure the art forms continuity through an active documentation program.

Posting Date

June 15, 2007

Art and Architecture Librarian – Pratt Institute

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries, the Art and Architecture Librarian provides high-quality services in subject areas related to Pratt’s art and architecture collection. Responsibilities include collection development in architecture, fashion and industrial design; instruction; committee and task force work within and outside the Library; serving as liaison to the Schools of Art and Design and Architecture; and other activities deemed necessary for the smooth provision of information services. This is a full-time twelve (12) month per year tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate professor rank. Some evening hours are required.
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Web Designer / Digital Imagist, Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia has an opening for a combo web
designer/digital image cataloguer.  The position is 70% in web services
(that’s the “web designer” part), and 30% in the public relations
office.

Job details are at

http://www.lynchburg.edu/Documents/HR/Jobs/Pcptwebima.htm

Lynchburg College employment page is

http://www.lynchburg.edu/employment.xml

Also mentioned in an email forward: web design portfolio required and XSLT talent and flash experience preferred.

Visual and Digital Materials Archivist, Atlanta

Visual and Digital Materials Archivist

Georgia Institute of Technology Library and Information Center

Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to collect and preserve architectural drawings and to foster a relationship with the College of Architecture. The secondary purpose is to collect and preserve photographs and digital materials. Reporting to the Head, Archives and Records Management Department, the visual and digital materials archivist at Georgia Tech is responsible for identifying and collecting visual (architectural drawings and photographs) and digital visual materials. Arrange and describe visual (architectural drawings and photographs) and digital materials. Create finding aids and other descriptions in appropriate mark up text and post them to the website. Manage digital visual materials (architectural drawings and photographs) stored in the Archives’ dark archive. Provide reference service on the Archives Department reference desk. Develop processing plan in coordination with other departmental archivists to determine appropriate levels of description and analysis. Maintain accurate and timely information on copyright pertaining to the use of visual materials. Provide and supervise production of images for patron use.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, master’s degree in archival administration, or equivalent advanced degree. Minimum three years of archival experience with visual material (photographs and/or architectural drawings) processes. Requires working knowledge of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Dublin Core, Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT), as well as other related archival descriptive standards; knowledge of the preservation needs of archival collections; experience providing reference assistance. Understanding of issues related to digital archival materials such as digital conversion and intellectual property issues. Also requires ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; excellent organizational skills, accuracy attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; supervisor skills; and demonstrated interest in professional activities. Must be able to lift 40 pound boxes.

Preferred: MLIS or equivalent degree with architecture-related experience. Knowledge of preservation needs of architectural drawings and numerous copying processes.

Salary and Benefits:

Appointments will be made at the Archivist I (entry-level) or Archivist II level. Appointment level and salary are based on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary for Archivist I is $42,000. Archivists are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/ page to view the benefits package.

Environment:

As an ARL library supporting an institution with nearly 5,000 graduate students and over $300 million per year in research activity, Georgia Tech provides an environment that will challenge and engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to capture and manage intellectual content. Through its dynamic team of librarians and technologists, the Library’s Technology and Resource Services Division provides the operations needed to maintain the information resources required to support an exceptionally energetic academic enterprise.

The Library and Information Center, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute’s instructional and research programs. The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, students, and staff is one of the nation’s outstanding universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an ever-increasing number of databases, electronic books and electronic journals.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references to:

Sharon Baines, SPHR HR Officer Library and Information Center Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0900 sharon.baines@library.gatech.edu