Part-time Librarian (20 hours) – International Academy of Design and Technology
Posted: July 16, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe International Academy of Design and Technology is a design school in Troy Michigan offering bachelor and associates degrees in graphic arts, fashion design, interior design, digital media, and game design. We are seeking a part-time salaried librarian (20 hours per week) willing to work some late afternoon and evening hours. Qualified candidates must possess a Masters degree in library science or be within a semester of completing their degree. The final candidate must also successfully pass a background check. Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in the arts and be public service oriented. The part-time librarian in this position will work under the supervision of the head librarian on collection development, reference and public service, acquisitions, cataloging, faculty outreach, information literacy, and other duties as time allows.
http://www.iadtdetroit.com/
http://www.careered.com
Salary $20,000
Application deadline: August 1, 2007
Application Information:Apply to: IADT- DETROIT – HR 1850 Research Drive Troy, MI 48083 Email: hr@iadtdetroit.com Fax: (248) 457-2778
Arts Librarian – Hampshire College
Posted: July 13, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe Hampshire College Library Center seeks applications for an Arts Librarian to support students and faculty working in the arts in Hampshire’s distinctive interdisciplinary academic program.
Responsibilities include providing reference, collection development, and bibliographic instruction services to arts faculty and students in two of Hampshire’s interdisciplinary schools; areas of responsibility include architecture, studio arts, art history, writing, dance, music, photography, applied design, book arts and theatre. Candidate is expected to work closely
with faculty on collection development, instruction and information literacy issues and to participate in meetings of the Schools of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies and Interdisciplinary Art as appropriate.
Duties include the selection of library materials relevant to the arts, manage the collection in those areas, and provide leadership in the selection and dissemination of digital image and audio files in the arts.
This is a 28 hour per week position and holds an employment cycle of September 1 to May 31. Some evening and weekend work may be required. An MLS from an ALA accredited program and a subject Masters in the arts are required. Three to five years of library experience, including work in bibliographic instruction / information literacy highly desirable. Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries and the arts, as well as excellent communication skills (written and oral) are required; teaching experience strongly preferred.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit program. Send cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three references to:
Arts Librarian Search
Human Resource Office
Hampshire College
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
http://hr.hampshire.edu
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed through diversity in education and employment
Circulation Supervisor – Indiana University Fine Arts Library
Posted: July 12, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off
Responsible for daily circulation and related functions of the Fine Arts Library. Assists with processing all course and permanent reserve collections and works with faculty regarding accuracy and completeness of course reserves. Supervises stacks maintenance. Shelves special collections materials. Schedules, hires, and trains student employees in coordination with Branch Library Coordinator. Serves as the evening and weekend supervisor of the library, monitoring the work of 15-20 student employees.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and at least six months library experience required. Previous public/customer service experience necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact tactfully and courteously with faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, to work as part of a team, and to organize uneven and demanding workflows. Dependability. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated supervisory experience. Computer/keyboarding skills and experience with word processing. Ability to work evening and weekend hours. Ability to climb stairs and lift/carry large books. Background in fine arts strongly preferred. Foreign languages (French, German and/or Italian) a plus. Facility with office and viewing equipment, e.g., scanners, copy and fax machines, printers, slide and microfiche projectors preferred
Schedule: Sunday, 1:30 – 9:30 pm; Monday – Thursday, 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Please note that shifts may vary and are subject to change depending on the needs of the unit and variations in the hours of operation. Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts are required.
NOTE: This is a half-time position.
Position #00017515
SSOC
Please apply through University Human Resources Services. Applications sent directly to the HR office will not be taken into consideration. Please include a cover letter and resume with your online application and list the contact information for three references on your resume.
links for 2007-07-12
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This site provides a survey of the arts in connection with food. Themes include food in movies, music, literature, and art. Includes short essays on topics such as the movie “Like Water for Chocolate,” food in Puccini’s opera “La Bohème,” Hemingway and f
links for 2007-07-11
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PictureAustralia is a collaboration of a number of different cultural agencies who came together to create a database on Australia. This website serves as a federated search portal to each of the agencies’ collections.
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The Census of Antique Works of Art and Architecture Known in the Renaissance is an interdisciplinary research database containing documentation centering on the reception of antiquity, a focus of Renaissance studies.
Registered are the antique monuments -
Museum studies, sometimes referred to as museology, is a growing field of interdisciplinary study devoted to the organization and management of museums and museum collections. Museology can also refer more specifically to the study of the social, politica
Archives Intern, The Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute
Posted: July 10, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships Comments OffThe Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is seeking an Archives intern for the Fall 2007. This is a paid position totaling 150 hours. A minimum of eight hours per
week is required.
Duties/Description:
Under the direction and supervision of the Archivist, the Archives Intern is responsible for performing various tasks related to the Clark’s archival and records management programs. Functions may include, but are not limited to, assisting in inventory and appraisal of existing collections, arrangement and re-housing of permanent records in a variety of media, and description of materials utilizing relevant descriptive standards and
EAD encoding.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school or a graduate program in history, art history, or museum studies. Ability to lift heavy boxes, demonstrated attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office software are required. Familiarity with principals of archival and records management, and excellent communication skills, are preferred.
Send:
This is a grant-funded project. For more information, please visit the project website at
http://clarkart.edu/library/archives_project.cfm.
Individuals interested in applying should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references via email to HumanResources@clarkart.edu, fax 413-458-2318, or mail to:
Human Resources
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
For more information and application
instructions, please refer to our website at
www.clarkart.edu/hr
Library Gallery in Second Life
Posted: July 10, 2007 Filed under: SecondLife 1 Comment »During the past several months I’ve been peripherally involved with the (Illinois) Alliance Library System’s project in Second Life, which has led to the creation of the Info Island archipelago. Some of us have formed an informal group of arts/media librarians in SL. We have about 30 members now, from the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. The group is called “artslib” and is open to all avatars. It’s free to join — no Linden dollars required.
If any ArLiSNAP readers/bloggers are interested, NOW is a great time to get involved — and master the SL learning curve during the remainder of the summer. The artslib group has been asked to manage the Library Gallery on Info Island — we’ll be moving into curating exhibitions and events toward the end of the summer or early fall.
The SL Info Island project is a grand experiment with, imho, very little direct relationship to the kind of library service that art libraries are providing day-to-day. I confess that i don’t really understand why people want to build/use virtual libraries with virtual books or to put in hours at a virtual reference desk… except to see where it goes and what it evolves into. My friends at Alliance argue otherwise (see their article “Who’s on Third in Second Life” in the Jul/Aug issue of Online) — so much for my opinion!
On the other hand, some artists are finding ways to employ Second Life as an artistic medium and are creating art in-world that’s worth experiencing right now. That’s what excites me, and that’s what I hope the artslib group will have the chance to present at the Library Gallery.
We’ll schedule a July meeting of artslib in Second Life very soon to discuss the Library Gallery, and we would love to have any ArLiSNAP readers/bloggers join us! I can be reached within Second Life by IM to Rookie Voyager, and outside of Second Life by e-mail to rvoyager@gmail.com
Claire Eike, Library Director, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Visual Resources Curator, Roger Williams University
Posted: July 10, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffRoger Williams University seeks a Visual Resources Curator responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the visual resources collections and services while contributing to the library’s digital initiatives.
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Curator acquires, processes, and catalogs images for both the digital image and slide collections with primary support for the School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation. In addition, the Curator supervises the work of the part-time Digital Resources Assistant and student employees, and is responsible for overseeing the training of faculty in the use of the visual resources collections.
The Visual Resources Curator is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of visual image cataloging procedures and standards, and proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office Suite, Filemaker Pro or MS Access, and MS Photoshop. A working knowledge of the Madison Digital Image Database (MDID2) is preferred, as well as knowledge of the fair use guidelines within U.S. Copyright law, as they apply to visual resources. The Curator must be detail-oriented, able to successfully manage multiple projects, and proficient in both verbal and written communication.
A Master’s degree in Art History, Architectural History, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science with education in art or architectural history, or an equivalent in education and related work experience will be considered. Additionally, two to five years experience working in a visual resources collection and one to two years supervisory experience is necessary.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and names of three references to:
Human Resources
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
or email: human_resources@rwu.edu
Indicating the position code Ref #07-177.
A new generation of shushers
Posted: July 7, 2007 Filed under: News Comments OffNew York Times article on a group of young librarians in New York called “Desk Set.” Interesting, but sort of the same old “librarianship is the new hip profession for Gen X-ers” kind of article…
Catalog Reference Librarian – Art Institute of Chicago
Posted: July 4, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffTHE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO is seeking a Catalog Reference Librarian who will catalog and classify new materials in all languages for the Libraries’ collection; provide scheduled reference service; other duties in technical services department as assigned.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL have a MLS; working knowledge of at least one European language; familiarity with cataloging principles and tools including AACR, LCSH, USMARC formats, and LCC; and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing environment. Preferred: previous experience cataloging at a professional level; experience with OCLC, Millennium, and the Macintosh operating system; NACO experience; and familiarity with standard reference tools in the fields of art history and architecture.
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to:
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan
Employment Services MC/490
Chicago, IL 60603
E-mail: aic.jobs@artic.edu
Fax: 312-857-0141.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer
fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Cataloger and Metadata Librarian – Moore College of Art & Design
Posted: July 3, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffConnelly Library is a small academic art library providing resources and services to a diverse and vibrant community. We offer an excellent opportunity to play an important role in the continued expansion of collections and services in a unique environment.
Reporting to the Library Director, the Cataloger and Metadata Librarian ensures that all library resources are processed in an accurate and timely manner and made available to the Moore community via the online catalog.
We seek an energetic, experienced and service oriented individual.
Responsibilities:
· Create copy and original cataloging for a variety of formats, using LC classifications, AACR2rev, LCSH, Marc formats, and OCLC Connexion.
· Experience with Innovative Integrated Library Systems, maintain and upgrade bibliographic, authority and holdings records.
· Participate in all aspects of circulation desk activities as needed.
· Provide library instruction as needed.
· Working cooperatively with library staff and other professionals participates in the revision and creation of policies, procedures, and special projects that include the blending of traditional library activities with digital initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLS, and 3 years cataloging experience. A demonstrated knowledge of Innovative Integrated Library Systems in an academic, research or public library. Working knowledge of MAC and PC software applications. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong planning and project management skills.
EOE
Application Information:
Interested candidates submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:
Moore College of Art and Design
Attn: Human Resources Manager
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: HR@moore.edu Fax: 215-568-1773
http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/item.asp?ID=35016
The Sistine Chapel Reaches Second Life
Posted: July 3, 2007 Filed under: Art History, Images, Museums, News, Personal Websites, SecondLife, Technology Comments OffSteven J. Taylor, director of academic computing at Vassar College, has recreated the interior of the Sistine Chapel in the virtual world Second Life. On the college’s Second Life island, visitors can step inside a pale-yellow building and view a replica of the frescoes that adorn the 15th-century chapel in Vatican City. They can even fly up to the ceiling to get a close up of the nine stories from the Book of Genesis painted by Michelangelo. The purpose of the project is to help students learn about art and architecture, says Mr. Taylor, who created the interior from photographs. –Andrea Foster
http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/2186/the-sistine-chapel-reaches-second-life
Digital Resource Support Specialist – Smith College
Posted: July 1, 2007 Filed under: Funding Application, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffSmith College seeks an individual seeking a job that combines a love for the visual arts with technology in teaching and learning. Educational Technology Services is hiring a Digital Resource Support Specialist to work with the Art Department and Imaging Center.
Responsibilities: Support and train faculty and students to use the College’s imaging tools for use in their classes; manage the image databases, including making recommendations for improvement; assist faculty when technology problems arise in labs and classrooms; work with other ETS staff on technology projects related to teaching and learning.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year’s relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Strong knowledge of imaging software and relational databases. Expertise with Luna Insight, ARTstor, and File
Maker Pro preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Forward a resume and cover letter to: Digital Resources Specialist Search, Smith College, Information Technology Services, 12 Stoddard Hall, Northampton, MA 01063. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.







