Volunteers needed for Denver Conference Tech Kiosk
Posted: January 22, 2008 Filed under: 2008 ARLIS/NA Conference Denver, ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Volunteer, Web 2.0 Comments OffWe’ve discussed it on here previously, but for those that missed it, I’m coordinating a new kind of program at the ARLIS conference in Denver… and I need your help!
The “Tech Kiosk” offers an opportunity for ARLIS members who haven’t had much exposure to Web 2.0 tools to get some hands-on experience. The Tech Kiosk will be located inside the exhibits hall, and is intended to allow conference goers to step up and try their hand at setting up a blog, a del.icio.us account, a flickr account, and more! The idea is to provide an opportunity for folks to try out these tools in a way that is casual and comfortable, and to let them walk away with experience (and an account) that they can continue to use after the conference!
So… where do you come in? If you’re well-versed in the basics of these kinds of Web 2.0 tools, and if you’re interested in helping your colleagues connect with the ways in which these tools can benefit art libraries, I’d love your help! We’ll need two “staffers” at the table from 8:45am to 12:30pm on Saturday and Sunday (May 3 & 4, 2008). I’m planning to have some basic “training” materials, as well as some common resources that everyone can use/point to when staffing the kiosk, so you’ll have plenty of guidance.
More details will follow, but if you’re interested, please email me (rebeccacooper AT gmail DOT com) and let me know the following:
1) What day/times you’re available (I’d prefer shifts of 2 hours)
2) Which technologies you’d feel most comfortable showing someone
Questions are also most welcome…
A side note: I’d love to staff the kiosk with ArLiSNAP folks, because I think this could be a great way of connecting new professionals with seasoned ARLIS/NA members. But everyone is welcome!
Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger – Folger Shakespeare Library
Posted: January 22, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffENVIRONMENT
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
Position open until filled.
Applications received by 8 February 2008 will be assured of first consideration.
Assistant Reference Librarian – Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Posted: January 22, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe 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.
