Cataloger/ Reference Librarian – New Hampshire Institute of Art

QUALIFICATIONS:   ALA – accredited M. L. S. in Library Science.  Working knowledge of AACR2-R, LC Subject Headings, and LC Classification.  Experience in original and copy cataloging. Rare book experience  and archive processing preferred. Background in art history or art preferred. Experience with serials and circulation procedures a plus.  Public service aspects of the position of Cataloger/Reference Librarian require employee to keep current with public service practices in the context of Library Science and A.L.A. accreditation.  Able to do medium lifting.

DUTIES:   Provide access to the collections of the library using OCLC database, AACR2-R, Library of Congress Classification and Library of Congress Subject headings. Processing archive materials when time permits.  In collaboration with the Library Director supervises Reference Assistant on serials management and assists with reference.

90% of time – searching the GMILCS Library catalog and the OCLC database using Catexpress; editing Library of Congress and shared catalog records; exhibition catalogs, and serials not found in the OCLC database using AACR-2 and Library of Congress Classification Schedules and Library of Congress Subject Headings; updating Library holdings in the HORIZON database; producing spine labels through HORIZON; filling out search slips; and organizing and reviewing technical bulletins. Migrating to Full-OCLC and new ILS in the near future.
10% of time – Supervises (with director) serials management.  Assists with reference, circulation (minimal); use Horizon database and other library resources to assist patrons and monitor library activities.  Assists with website updates. Assists with library instruction classes when necessary. Foster good relations with NHIA, NHCUC and GMILCS communities.

Reports to the Director of the Library.  Performs library service functions for the Institute community including the GMILCS consortium.

SALARY:  Not stated.  Part-time position; 25-30 hours/wk

TO APPLY: Send resumes to:
Human Resources / Library
New Hampshire Institute of Art
148 Concord Street
Manchester, NH 03104
kritter@nhia.edu
bscimone@nhia.edu
http://www.nhia.edu

As a private, not-for-profit educational institution, the New Hampshire Institute of Art maintains a policy of equal opportunity for all. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran’s status, or disability in admission or access to, or employment in its programs and activities.

DEADLINE:  Not stated.

Visual Resources Associate – Purchase College

Date:  October 10, 2007

Description:  Purchase College Library invites applications for the position of Visual Resources Associate.  The selected candidate, working under the supervision of the Art Librarian, will be responsible for the daily operations of the slide collection containing about 100,000 slides, participate in planning and implementing long-term digitizing
initiatives, and assist in the development of digital collections and visual resources services.  The Library has recently started using  EmbARK Cataloguer as an image management system, and is in the process of planning digital image pilot-projects.  Maintained and managed by the Library, the Slide Library is the primary slide collection of Purchase College, SUNY, supporting the teaching needs of various programs and departments campus-wide.  The College subscribes to ARTstor and other image databases.

Required:  Art history background (B.A. degree in liberal arts with Art History major or minor, or B.F.A. in Fine Arts) strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications. Experience scanning photographs or slides; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or comparable software.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated organizational abilities and attention to detail and the ability to work independently as a team member.

Preferred:  Work experience in libraries, research or collection setting, preferably with visual resources, including slides, photographs and digital images.  M.A. degree in art. Experience cataloging images, photographs, or original art work using relevant rules and standards.  Experience using a relational database and image management software.

Salary range: $40,000-$42,000.  To apply please reference job code: LIB101007 on subject line and/or letter of application along with resume to:

Aaron Sanders
Affirmative Action Officer
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, New York 10577
Fax:  914-251-5977
Human.resources@purchase.edu