John H. Daniels Fellowship at the National Sporting Library in Middleburg, Virginia

John H. Daniels Fellowship at the National Sporting Library in Middleburg, Virginia

http://www.nsl.org/fellowship.html

Deadline: September 30, 2007

The National Sporting Library, a research institution specializing in horse and field sports, invites applications for research fellowships from university faculty in the humanities and social sciences, museum and library professionals, journalists, and independent scholars.  Located 42 miles west of Washington, D.C., the Library holds an extensive collection of over 16,000 books, periodicals, manuscripts, and sporting art.  The collection covers many aspects of equestrian and outdoor sports, including foxhunting, horse racing, polo, dressage, eventing, coaching, shooting, and angling.  The F. Ambrose Rare Book Room contains over 4,000 rare volumes from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries in several languages.  The fellowship covers approved projects of up to twelve months in duration, and applicants must demonstrate their need to use specific works in the collections.  A monthly stipend, workspace, and complimentary housing (for those outside of the immediate area) are provided. For more information, visit our website or contact Elizabeth Tobey, Fellowship Coordinator, 540-687-6542 x 25 or fellowship@nsl.org.

Librarian I – The New York Public Library, Art and Architecture Collection

The Art and Architecture Collection, a department within the Miriam & Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, collects published works on fine art and architectural history in general, with a few notable exceptions. The scope of the Art and Architecture Collection is international, covering the fine and decorative arts from the prehistoric to contemporary periods. The department therefore serves a diverse public concerned with academic, scholarly, professional, trade and independent inquiries from connoisseurs.

As the Librarian I, you will provide reference services to on-site researchers and remote users; conduct instructional classes; select book and serial publications; and resolve customer service problems.  You will also participate in supervising and training staff and volunteers.

To qualify, you must have an MLS; subject knowledge of the history of art, studio/fine arts, architectural history, architecture, history of photography or decorative arts; demonstrated reference skills; and reading knowledge of at least one Western European language.  For a full job description, visit www.nypl.org/jobs .

To apply, email cover letter and resume to:  lsresumes@nypl.org.   Refer to job code “LA-L1ART” in subject line.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Digital Collections Librarian, Normal, IL

Illinois State University’s Milner Library seeks a dynamic and excellent communicator with a leadership role in planning, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of library’s digitization activities. Works with campus units to reformat teaching resources from analog to digital.  Helps identify, evaluate and select commercially-available digital image collections to support curriculum. Participates in development of metadata schema, standards and their application.  Helps oversee digital content management system.

For complete job description of tenure-track position and position available date, see http://www.library.ilstu.edu/
ALA-accredited masters required by time of appointment.  To assure full consideration, apply by September 4, 2007.

Submit letter of application, resume and names of at least three references electronically at:  skwetze@ilstu.edu.

Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.