Visual Resources Library Specialist – Emory College

National Archives Vacancies

The National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) is currently
recruiting for the following positions:

Archives Specialist, GS-9 ($44,993 – $58,490) – Morrow, GA
Archives Technician, GS-6 ($35,425 – $46,052) – Ventura Co., CA
Supv. Museum Curator, GS-12 ($69,830 – $90,783) – Ventura Co., CA
Supv. Preservation Spec., GS-11 ($52,912 – $68,787) – St. Louis, MO
Digital Imaging Tech., GS-6 ($33,872 – $44,032) – College Park, MD
Photographer, GS-9 ($46,041 – $59,852) – College Park, MD
Preservation Spec., GS-9 ($43,731 – $56,849) – St. Louis, MO

Visit our careers pages at www.archives.gov/careers to access the
complete vacancy, qualifications and applicable deadlines as well as to
view our Employee Profiles – see for yourself what we do here.

All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided in
the
vacancy announcement.

Thank you -

Tammy Stovall
National Archives & Records Administration
Recruitment Coordinator
(301) 837-1872

Project Archivist – Wolfsonian-FIU

The Wolfsonian-FIU seeks a project archivist to organize, arrange, and provide access to the John Eberson architectural archive. This is a grant-funded temporary position with the option to work part-time or full time for a 6-month minimum at $ 20.00/hour.

Candidate provides demonstrated familiarity with archival visual materials (photographs and/or architectural drawings) using archival standards to implement, process, and describe the arrangement for a large body of architectural material Performs basic preservation assessments, minor conservation treatment, and re-housing of materials according to current archival standards; Must have experience, excellent writing and organization skills with ability to effectively communicate and works well independently and collaboratively; Responsible for creating and implementing an EAD-encoded (Encoded Archival Description) finding aid for collection materials and catalog record for an online WFIU library database; Familiarity with Dublin Core, AAT and other descriptive standards; Performs other duties in support of processing archival duties or reference work and is responsible for authoring periodic project progress reports for the granting agency.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, master’s degree in archival administration, or equivalent advanced degree.

The Wolfsonian-FIU, a museum research center in Miami Beach, promotes modern material culture to enhance the understanding and appreciation of objects as agents and reflections of social, political, and technological change. The institution focuses on its extraordinary collection of North American and European decorative, propaganda, and fine arts of the 1885-1945 period, donated to Florida International University in 1997 by Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. The museum’s exhibitions, publications, and programs serve local, national, and international audiences. FIU is an EE/EO/EA Employer & Institution.

For more information or to apply, visit online: http://www.fiujobs.org.

To apply, contact:

Kimberly J. Bergen
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
kim@thewolf.fiu.edu
http://www.fiujobs.org

Visual Resources Curator with IT focus, SJSU, CA

Working Title: Visual Resource Curator

Learning Position Classification: Information Technology Consultant – Career
Valuing education and promoting life-long learning.

Reporting Unit: School of Art and Design

Bargaining Unit: California State University
Employees Union Requisition: 13029

Salary Range: $4,170/month – 8,536/month Student & Employee Success

Posting Date: 8/2/07 First Screening Date: 8/23/07 Placing our
highest priority on academic success and personal growth. Excellent
benefit package offered with this position http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/
benefits/index.html http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/CSEA.pdf

About the Position: Excellence SJSU offers some of the nation’s
highest quality and yet most affordable and accessible programs in
art and design fields. With over 1900 students and nearly one hundred
faculty and staff members, the School of Art and Design offers
programs at the BA, BS, MA, and MFA levels in fields such as
animation/illustration, digital media art, industrial, interior, and
graphic design, photography, spatial and pictorial art, as well as
art education and art history. Setting the highest standards in all
we do. Integrity
The position of Visual Resource Curator manages, operates, and
develops the School of Art and Design’s Visual Resources Library.
The position will develop and maintain Collection relational
databases, develop and maintain all individual Art History and
foundation course websites as well as the Visual Resources Library
website, and digitize Collection material. The Visual Resource
Curator will train staff in software applications and equipment and
provide technical support to faculty and students during in-class
presentations. Being honest, fair and accountable for our actions.
Diversity
Respecting diversity and recognizing the strength this factor brings
to our community. The Visual Resource Curator is also responsible for
developing and maintaining classification and cataloguing systems and
practices, evaluating and acquiring visual material, and
collaborating with other campus departments with image collections.

Qualifications: Community We require a bachelor’s degree in an
Information Technology field or Art History or Library and
Information Science, or similar certified coursework. We also require
three years of experience setting up and maintaining databases and
some experience with website design and maintenance. Valuing
collaborative relationships. Candidates must possess a familiarity
with systems used for cataloguing and making catalog items
accessible. We prefer experience with FileMaker Pro, Portfolio,
Embark programs. Candidates must have knowledge of analog and digital
image production and have the ability to operate and maintain audio
visual equipment. Candidates will be expected to stay current in the
field of visual resource management and must have the ability to
develop new information technologies and adapt old ones as necessary.
Candidates must also have the ability to process contracts with
foreign distributors. Additionally the position requires excellent
communication skills, customer service and public relations skills.
Required Application Material: Submit a resume, letter of interest,
and SJSU employment application for this position.

Digital Imaging Specialist – Olin Partnership

Olin Partnership, a visionary Landscape Architecture firm in Center City, Philadelphia, seeks a DIGITAL IMAGING SPECIALIST to serve as part of its graphics production team. The DIGITAL IMAGING SPECIALIST will provide support for office-wide use of images in several capacities. This will be primarily a technical production position and not a design position.

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in the image production workflow, including scanning, tracking copyright and creator information, color correcting images and creation of PowerPoint lectures.
• Administer the Cumulus digital asset management system, Catalog images, Apply metadata to the organization and description of images and train staff in how to locate and access images.
• Understand current printing and scanning technologies in order to assist the IT Department with issues related to accurate color input and output.
• Operate slide, flatbed and large format scanners.
• Accurately adjusts color images for production-level output (boards, pamphlets, brochures).
• Manages a large collection of production-quality image files on network and server.
• Develop controlled vocabularies and best practices guidelines.
• Perform image reference service for staff.
• Participate in strategic planning of producing, storing, preserving, and delivering digital image resources, including working with graphics user group to develop strategies for acquiring images.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Digital Arts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years imaging and image collection management experience.
• Experience handling photographic materials and original drawings.
• Strong knowledge of imaging software, imaging applications and database tools, specifically Adobe CS 3, PowerPoint and Cumulus digital asset management system
• Awareness of new technology and trends and their application for imaging services
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems and prioritize work effectively
• General knowledge of landscape architecture/architecture/horticulture a plus
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and collegially in a fast-paced, creative environment.

If you meet these requirements, we want to hear from you. Olin Partnership offers an attractive compensation and benefit package. Applicants must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Olin Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please email a letter expressing your interest, with your resume (Word or pdf format) in confidence to Mr. Skip Graffam, Director of Research (sgraffam@olinptr.com) . NO calls please.

Metadata Librarians, Urbana, Illinois

Assistant Cataloger, Strong National Museum of Play® Library and Archives, NY

Job Title: Assistant Cataloger
Organization: Strong National Museum of Play® Library and Archives
Location: Rochester, New York,
Description: Assistant Cataloger

Strong National Museum of Play® Library and Archives

http://www.museumofplay.org

Job Type: IMLS grant-funded contract position through October 2008; full-time Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Education: MLS/MLIS from ALA accredited library school

Job Description and Qualifications:

Must have recent experience in original and complex copy cataloging. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Under the direction of the Supervising Cataloger, the successful candidate will perform both original and complex copy cataloging of toy trade catalogs using Anglo-American cataloging rules, MARC format, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, and authority control maintenance procedures using OCLC Connexion, resolve cataloging problems, and create and maintain authority records according to national standards. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform duties in a professional manner; work independently and in a team; exercise sound judgment; work well under pressure; prioritize workload; and manage several tasks simultaneously.

Must submit to and pass a drug screen and a criminal background check as a condition of employment. We are a smoke-free building and smoking is not allowed on museum property.

Application Information:Resume, letter of application, and references to: Kathie Dengler, Vice President for Human Resources, Strong National Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607. Email address: kdengler@museumofplay.org.

Library Assistant – Recorded Sound and Moving Image Materials, New York Public Library

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center houses the world’s most extensive combination of circulating and non-circulating reference and research materials on music, dance, theatre, recorded sound, and other performing arts.We are searching for a Library Assistant to join the Recorded Sound and Moving Image Materials department.

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Playback Unit’s supervising Library Technical Assistant III, operates the playback console, playback devices, and supporting equipment. Ensures that all items requested are handled properly and accounted for at the end of the day. Performs minor adjustment and cleaning of playback devices and repairs headphones and accessories. Retrieves and reshelves media materials. Performs shelf reading, stack maintenance, and special projects. Trouble shoots and assists with the handling of user complaints. Performs related duties as required.

Required Experience

Successful completion of two years of college and successfully demonstrated work experience with moving image and recorded sound equipment and collections, including industrial audio and video equipment and processes; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully demonstrated experience working with the public in high-pressure situations. Successfully demonstrated ability to perform work independently with speed and accuracy in an automated environment. Successfully demonstrated reliability and accuracy.

Contact

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to enresumes@nypl.org. Refer to job code LM-T2PYG in the subject line. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. E/O/E.

Email: enresumes@nypl.org

WebSite: www.nypl.org