Photograph Cataloger – Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute,

Duties And Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Head of Collection Services, performs original cataloging for the Library’s photograph collections in the manuscript division. The Photograph Cataloger generally performs small batch or item-level cataloging in OLIVIA (Harvard’s centrally supported cataloging system for visual material), oversees the in-house digitization of photographs in the cataloging backlog, and ensures that both the cataloging and digital surrogates are loaded successfully into VIA (Harvard’s Visual Information Access database). The Photograph Cataloger may arrange and describe larger photograph collections, producing finding aids and cataloging records, and contributing these records to OASIS and HOLLIS, making information about the collections available both locally and internationally. The Photograph Cataloger is responsible for adhering to national and international descriptive standards as well as internal Harvard University Library standards. He or she may advise on and take part in preservation reformatting of the audiovisual collection, on the appropriate housing and storage of photographic material, on the appraisal of newly acquired collections, and on the appropriateness of reformatting or digitizing individual photograph collections.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

MLS with a concentration in management of photograph or archival collections; demonstrated skills in photograph cataloging, two years’ experience preferred; knowledge of LCSH, MARC format, and word processing skills; strong written, verbal, and listening skills; ability to work independently; familiarity with OLIVIA, XML and EAD and a degree in or knowledge of contemporary U.S. women’s history preferred.

Additional Web Position Listing

The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America collects manuscripts, books, and other materials essential for understanding women’s lives and activities in the United States.

Required Screening

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition Number  31941

Curatorial, Libraries and Archives – School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The department of Libraries and Archives seeks an innovative, motivated and energetic librarian to oversee operations in the W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The librarian will administer all SMFA library operations including reference services, bibliographic instruction and technical services. The Clark library is the departmental library for the SMFA and is under the direction of the head librarian of the Museum of Fine Arts libraries. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Library Science. A background in the fine arts and experience working with artists and art school faculty is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess experience and/or coursework in reference services and technical services as well as previous experience library experience. An interest in and a familiarity with existing and emerging technologies in the field of visual resources is also desirable. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required. The librarian will work closely with SMFA faculty and administrators in developing new cooperative programs between the library and the SMFA community.

Class: Fulltime
Hours: 35/week
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Date Posted: 1/28/2008

Architecture and Instruction Librarian University of Virginia Library

Architecture and Instruction Librarian University of Virginia Library

The University of Virginia Library welcomes applications for the position of Architecture and Instruction Librarian in the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu/fine-arts/).  The Library is seeking a flexible, enthusiastic information professional who will cultivate and maintain effective relationships with users and encourage the development of instruction and collections appropriate to research and teaching in the arts.  The University and the Library have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, the Architecture and Instruction Librarian will:

• initiate, implement and conduct aggressive programs of instruction for and outreach to students, faculty, and researchers in the arts
• effectively assess and communicate customer needs to build user-centered services and collections—traditional and digital
• be responsible for collection management and liaison activities for the School of Architecture
• contribute to the evaluation and planning of services for the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library
• deliver information and research services in a team environment
• work with faculty to integrate information-seeking skills into the curriculum and design instruction in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse user groups
• actively pursue new developments in technology support for the arts disciplines

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science (preferred) or master’s degree in a related field required.
• Architecture and or art background, required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, required
• Interest in developing innovative programs, services, and collections
• Strong service orientation
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
• Familiarity with learning styles and ability to apply them in a library instruction setting
• Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse groups of users and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development

Salary & Benefits:

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.  Salary competitive, depending on qualifications.  This position has general faculty status with excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans.  Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/  Search by position number FP319, complete application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact information for three current, professional references.  For assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources (434) 924-3081.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  The University actively encourages applications and nominations from members of underrepresented groups.

Part Time Technologist C, Fashion Institute of Technology

*PART TIME TECHNOLOGIST C*

Department: Library

Supervisor: Jana Duda

Days/Hours: 19 hrs/wk: As scheduled by the department.

*/Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department./*

Salary: $27.12 per hour*//*

Effective: Immediately

* *

*Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree or completion of four years in an accredited post secondary institution of learning and two years of related experience or Associate’s degree or completion of two years in an accredited post secondary institution of learning and four years of related experience. A minimum of two years of experience must be in a server/client/networked environment (Mac OSX server, Windows server) and should include experience with image file formats and digitization methods, digital storage and archiving technologies and databases in both Mac and PC platforms. Must have a familiarity with image databases and their application and working knowledge of peripherals, including; scanners, digital cameras and printers. Ability to utilize various software packages including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, etc. Applicant must be proficient in PhotoShop and must be proficient in both Microsoft Windows and Apple Operating systems. Some course work in Art History, Photography and/or Fine Arts is desirable. Experience providing customer support in an IT environment, preferably in a college/university environment is highly desirable. Web development experience preferred. Must be able to troubleshoot computers/servers, scanners and photographic equipment. Must have knowledge of color calibration software and basic scanning and digital photography techniques. Must have ability to communicate instructions, techniques and be able to respond to basic questions regarding the use of software and hardware. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Must possess and demonstrate quality customer service skills and flexibility.

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Scan source materials (photographic prints, slides and other formats) from the College Art History slide library, Library Special Collections and other college departments for digital image database and networked delivery for teaching/study/research purposes. Integrate text and images in the digital databases within established guidelines to assure image and file-name consistency. Create digital masters and associated technical metadata based upon adopted guidelines. Process and optimize master images as necessary to create access and use derivatives. Perform quality control of digital images and perform image manipulations, color corrections and retouching as needed. Inventory and archive image files and associated records to CD/DVD for offline storage. Interact with campus IT to maintain and trouble shoot Window IIS server and backup servers. In consultation with supervisors, assist faculty with metadata creation and integration of digital technologies into their course work and with departments to researching new collections for inclusion and digitization. Partner with other institutions and vendors to host our digital images and metadata. Administrate rights, access and passwords. Handle special projects as assigned and assist as a back-up technician supporting the other members of Library IT and in the Graphics Lab.

This is a general description and is not to be construed as all-inclusive.

*TO APPLY *Qualified candidates from within the College who are interested in this position should file their application with Tamara Lam-Plattes, 236 West 27th Street, 11th floor, New York, New York 10001.

Project Librarian @ The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Title:
Project Librarian (2-year appointment)

Department:
Library

Job Summary:
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute seeks candidates for a two-year, full-time position of Project Librarian to oversee a program to barcode the collection, apply RFID tags, reconcile records in the online catalog, as well as to enhance the catalog by acquiring authority review services and table-of-contents information. The Project Librarian reports to the Collections Management Librarian.

Essential Functions:
Primary responsibilities include preparation of project documentation, procedural manual, and recruitment and supervision of a Project Cataloger and a workforce appropriate to apply barcodes and tags to a collection of over 200,000 volumes within budgetary restraints. The Project Librarian will work with selected vendors to produce smart barcodes, RFID tags, authority review and table-of-contents information, and will maintain efficient workflow throughout the project. The Project Librarian will also assist in the implementation of circulations and self-check stations.

Notes:
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school with 2–3 years of professional experience; excellent project management skills; experience with OCLC; knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and standard authority control procedures; significant experience with integrated library systems; strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail; excellent communication skills; and ability to work with diverse individuals at all levels. Reading knowledge of a Western European language is desired.

Please submit a résumé, cover letter, salary requirements, and three references via e-mail to HumanResources@clarkart.edu or mail to:

Human Resources
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer

What’s Hot and What’s Not: Call for Virtual Poster Proposals

If you’re an innovative arts librarian, actively engaged in the ever-changing world of libraries, listen up!!

With the world of information and information-sharing in constant flux, we are all challenged to keep abreast of trends in library resources and technologies, so we can provide innovative services to our users.

Share what you know and what you are doing  to enhance your library’s offerings. Virtual poster sessions will complement the real-time conference session, “What’s Hot and What’s Not: Incoming and Outgoing Technologies and Services” that takes place at the Conference Center on Sunday, May 4, 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Virtual poster sessions (url or ppt file)  may describe an innovative library program, analyze a problem and its new and/or creative solution, and/or report research findings. To apply, email your proposal by February 15, 2008, to Joan Stahl, session moderator (jstahl@umd.edu).

Your proposal must include:

• Your Name and Contact Information
• Title of Poster Session
• Abstract (200words or less)

Notification of selected virtual poster sessions will be sent on or before February 21, 2008. Deadlines for virtual poster will be forthcoming.

Bethany Sewell and Jason Aubin are developing a virtual poster site at http://arlisnamw.wordpress.com/virtual-poster-sessions/. This is currently a work in progress.  Meanwhile, the guidelines that have been developed for the physical posters, many of which apply to the virtual posters, will be helpful and can be viewed at
http://www.lib.umd.edu/Guests/arlis/postersession.html.

Curator of Visual Resources – Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary:
The Curator of Visual Resources is primarily responsible for the continued development and management of the collections of visual materials in the Department of Art History and Visual Arts (AHVA) at Occidental College; for the maintenance and expansion of the computerized database of slides and digital images; for the full implementation of a digital image database; and for the hiring and supervising of student workers. The Curator provides reference and instruction services for users of the collections, including AHVA faculty, students, and – to the extent possible – the campus community and outside visitors.

Essential Functions:
1. Develop policies and long-range planning for the collections, facilities, and services.
2. Organize, maintain, and expand our growing collection of digital images as well as some 80,000 traditional glass-mounted slides.
3. Coordinate all aspects of collection development, including researching visual resource materials and sources, locating publications, dealing with vendors and copyright holders, and managing the acquisition and accessioning of new digital materials. Includes managing the replacement of damaged or deteriorating slides as needed.
4. Catalog new images – both still and moving – into the collection, including library/Internet research as necessary.
5. Collaborate with ITS to manage/maintain the computerized database, including performing scheduled back-ups and routine file maintenance, coordinating software upgrades, communicating with the software vendor regarding problems, customizations, and related issues.
6. Oversee the digitization of the collection’s images and integrate the image database with the slide database. Involves selecting and purchasing necessary software/hardware and project management.
7. Work closely with AHVA faculty (including art history, studio art, and film/media studies) to support their teaching and research needs;
8. Plan and deploy departmental and course-related web pages using images from the image database.
9. Supervise staff of 4-14 student employees, including their selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight.
10. Assist patrons of the VR collections, including faculty, students, and visitors, in locating and using digital resources and traditional slides.
11. Maintain equipment, used by the visual resources library and in classrooms used by AHVA faculty, including computer equipment, scanners, printers, slide projectors, and database/digital image hardware. Arrange specialized maintenance/repair as needed.
12. Collaborate with ITS and Library staff to develop coordinated standards of collection development and image delivery.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
• BA or MA (preferred) in art history or arts-related discipline.
• Expertise with archives management, art/metadata standards and best practices.
• Experience with digital resource management software, such as MDID, CONTENTdm.
• Experience in creating, capturing, and processing images in a variety of digital formats.
• Experience with manipulation of digital imagery, both still and moving images.
• Experience in cataloguing digital imagery, both still and moving images (MLIS coursework welcome) .
• Familiarity with one or more metadata standards such as VRA or Dublin Core.
• Familiarity with various commercial and subscription-based image bases such as ArtSTOR.
• Strong technological skills in both Window and Macintosh environments, working with software including, but not limited to: Adobe PhotoShop, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage, DreamWeaver, MS Access, and Filemaker Pro.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to orient faculty, staff, and students in the use of the collections and computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solve.

Occidental College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against
employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

Please address inquiries to:
Louise Yuhas, Chair
Art History and Visual Arts
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road, Box M-2
Los Angeles, CA 90041
email yuhas@oxy.edu

Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger – Folger Shakespeare Library

ENVIRONMENT

Home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and a primary repository for research material from the early modern period (1500-1750), Folger Shakespeare Library is an internationally recognized research library offering advanced scholarly programs in the humanities; a national leader in how Shakespeare is taught in grades K-12; and an award-winning producer of cultural and arts programs — theater, music, poetry, exhibits, lectures, and family programs. The Library’s collections include rare printed books, manuscripts, works of art, audiovisual materials, and modern scholarship.

These materials extend beyond Shakespeare to include a wide range of disciplines — history and politics, theology and exploration, law and the arts. Learn more at www.folger.edu.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

***Required

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Coursework or background in the field of visual materials, manuscripts, rare books, or descriptive bibliography
• In-depth knowledge of online cataloging, including art cataloging
• Reading knowledge of at least one European language other than English and bibliographic knowledge of European languages
• Familiarity with key people and events from early modern British or
• European history and literature
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Good computer skills

***Strongly preferred

• B.A. and/or graduate degree in British or European art history, history, or literature
• Demonstrated ability to carefully handle fragile rare materials
• Reading knowledge of at least two of the following in this order of preference: Latin, German, French, or Dutch
• Familiarity with Shakespeare’s plays
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team project, to follow technical instructions and to resolve bibliographical problems

***Desired

• Ability to read English secretary hand
• Background or interest in theater history

EXPERIENCE

***Required

• Five years’ MARC cataloging experience, including original cataloging, using one or more of the following: AACR2, Graphic Materials, AMREMM, APPM, DACS, DCRB/DCRM(B), or CCO
• Two years’ experience cataloging graphic materials
• Experience in subject and form/genre analysis using one or more of the following: Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, AAT, IconClass, RBMS thesauri, or Library of Congress subject headings
• Experience working with a bibliographic utility such as RLIN or OCLC

***Strongly preferred

• Experience cataloging rare books or manuscripts
• Experience creating finding aids, preferably in EAD

***Desired

• Experience in NACO contribution
• Experience with the Voyager ILS

WORKING CONDITIONS

35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with rotational Saturday Reading Room duty. The position requires lifting and carrying heavy items (up to 20 lbs.), climbing ladders, and pushing fully-loaded book trucks.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None

POSITION DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Head of Cataloging and in general consultation with the Curator of Art & Special Collections and the Curator of Manuscripts, has primary responsibility for bibliographic control of the
library’s art and manuscript collections.

• Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21 cataloging records for graphic materials (prints, drawings, and photographs) and realia, dating ca. 1500 to the present
• Creates and upgrades full item- and collection-level MARC 21 cataloging records for manuscripts, dating ca. 1500 to the present
• Assigns subject and form/genre headings
• Performs authority control; establishes and revises name headings in the LC/NACO Authority File
• Performs database maintenance
• Creates and maintains EAD-encoded finding aids
• Keeps abreast of revisions in cataloging rules and trends
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

The Folger offers a competitive benefits package, including: a standard 35 hour week; 10 paid holidays, generous annual leave; outstanding health and dental plans; and TIAA-CREF retirement plans. Salary in the low 50′s.

TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume, with the names, addresses and telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of three references to:

Katharine Beckman, Human Resources Manager

or jobs@folger.edu

Position open until filled.

Applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first consideration.

Assistant Reference Librarian – Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a comprehensive art museum located in the Midwest, seeks innovative, collaborative, service-oriented, and knowledgeable Assistant Reference Librarian.

Position will work in the Spencer Art Reference Library with the library team providing reference and research services.

The Library is located in the Bloch Building, an internationally recognized building designed by architect, Steven Holl.

The full description of the position is available in PDF format.

The closing date for application is February 29, 2008, or until filled.