Visual Resources Curator and Instructor in Art Appreciation – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

College of Fine Arts and Communications
Department of Art & Design

Position #08-40AS28

Position Description:
Image Collection Curator and Instructor in Art Appreciation. Responsibilities include overseeing and expanding the Art Department’s collection of slides, digital images and other teaching image resources, and teaching two sections of 100-level Art Appreciation for non-Art Majors.  The successful candidate must organize the activities of student employees (give work assignments, maintain consistent filing standards, schedule working hours for payroll, etc.), handling all aspects of both conventional slides and digital imagery (filing slides, obtaining and cataloguing new images–primarily digital–establishing and organizing a viable digital image database, organizing access and distribution of digital images, etc.). The successful candidate will also teach two sections (one preparation) of 100-level Art Appreciation (world art history) for non-Art Majors. Must also participate effectively in Art Department governance, faculty meetings, etc.

Department/University Description:
Stevens Point is a small city of 25,000, in a greater metropolitan area of ca. 40,000, in a scenic rural setting in central Wisconsin, half an hour south of Wausau and an hour and a half north of Madison. In addition to the University, agriculture, paper and insurance are the major industries in the area. Cultural diversity is limited, but enriched recently by the arrival of numerous Hmong and other south and southeast Asian immigrants and active recruitment of international students and faculty by the University. The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is a fully accredited 4-year liberal arts campus in the University of Wisconsin system. The Department of Art and Design is a NASAD accredited studio art program offering B.A. and B.F.A. degrees in 2-D, 3-D or Graphic Design, as well as a minor in Art History. The department shares the magnificent new Noel Fine Arts Center with three other departments in the College of Fine Arts and Communication: Music, Theatre & Dance and the Suzuki Center. The art department also has close links with UWSP’s nationally praised Office of International Programs.

Websites: College of Fine Arts and Communications: http://www.uwsp.edu/cofac/
Department of Art & Design: http://www.uwsp.edu/art-design/

Qualifications:
Masters in an appropriate field, either MA / M. Phil. in Art History with appropriate additional computer and organizational or curatorial skills, or MLS with appropriate knowledge of Art History. Ability to work congenially with faculty and students. Ability to organize activities of student workers. Ability to teach at the introductory college level. Ability to use all computer equipment and applications needed for overseeing a digital image collection (e-mail, database, some digital image processing and word-processing are required). Finalists will be subject to background checks.

Appointment Date:
26 August 2008

Terms of Employment:
Full Time Associate Lecturer, Academic Staff. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure:
Please send letter of application, vita, 3 current letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts to:

Rob Stolzer, Department Chair
Department of Art and Design
Noel Fine Arts Center 163
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Additional materials may be solicited as screening process advances.

Deadline:
Screening begins 15 March 2008 or until filled.

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment will required a criminal background check.

Part-Time Job at Dumbarton Oaks

PART-TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library
Washington, DC

Part-time position supporting a variety of library functions.  Applicants must be able to work at least 15 hours per week, with hours scheduled over three different weekdays.  Library hours are 9:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Exact schedule is negotiated between the successful applicant and the library director.

Responsibilities:
1.      Shelve books and shift collections.
2.      Retrieve materials from the stacks and prepare for Interlibrary Loan shipment.
3.      Computer searching in bibliographic databases to assist in collection development.
4.      Assist researchers with use of complex equipment (e.g., Minolta PS 7000 and PS5000c scanners and burning CDs for files captured).
5.      Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Experience in use of a library, with an understanding of the need for care and accuracy in handling library materials.  General computer skills.

Preferred: Library work experience.  Art history or humanities background.  Foreign language ability (specify languages in resumé).

Pay rate is $9.00 per hour.

To apply submit résumé and cover letter to:
Sheila Klos
Director of the Library
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library
1703 32nd Street, NW
Washington, DC  20007-2961
Applications may be submitted by fax to 202-625-0279 or email to KlosS@doaks.org . Submissions by email will not be considered without “Part-time Library Assistant” in the subject line.

Librarian – Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Washington D.C.

Smithsonian Institution Libraries seeks candidates for a full-time position. This position is located in the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery Branch Library. It provides reference and bibliographic support to curatorial, research, exhibits and education staff within the Museum and Galleries.

Primary responsibilities include: Maintains a current knowledge of development in both relevant subject fields and librarianship through individual study, research, attendance at professional meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. Provides services such as: circulation, reference and other user services; acquisition of library materials and arrangement of materials. Provides guidance and access to information resources, both inside the library and beyond the library, through databases,
telecommunications networks and cooperative arrangements.

Develops and manages structured information about collections based on a variety of national cataloging standards, Government-wide agency practices and procedures 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.

To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process, review other Smithsonian vacancies, or obtain an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) visit our website at www.si.edu/ohr  or www.usajobs.opm.gov.

For further information please call (202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202) 633-6409 (TTY); or email to vacancy.info@si.edu.

Fine Arts Librarian – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Subject Librarian for Fine Arts – Binghamton University, New York

The University Libraries of Binghamton University seek a dynamic and energetic individual to assess, develop and manage the collections, subject web pages, and electronic resources in support of teaching and research in Art, Art History and Music, as well as students utilizing resources in these areas. The incumbent will provide reference service, including responding to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries as well as provide individual research consultations; provide and promote specialized instruction services to students and faculty working in the fine arts disciplines. The reference and research activities are in alignment with library-wide reference initiatives to support quality services and a user-centered approach.

In addition, the incumbent will represent the Libraries to appropriate campus units and University offices; participate in professional activities and committee assignments within the Libraries, on campus, and in professional associations; maintain a current knowledge of the literature, information technology, and trends in the field as they relate to reference, instruction, and collections services; play an active role in the planning and decision-making process of Reference and Collections by participating in weekly meetings, organizing special projects and programs, and showing initiative and creativity in the planning process.

This position reports to the Head of Collection Development. Librarians at Binghamton University are members of the faculty and are expected to contribute significantly to the profession as well as to perform their specific duties.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage the collections and subject web pages for the Art, Art History and Music disciplines.

2. Develop and maintain a liaison relationship between the Libraries and the Art, Art History and Music departments.

3. Provide reference service at the Bartle Library Information Commons reference desk (may include some nights and weekends).

4. Conduct course-related library instruction for the Art, Art History and Music departments and participate in the Libraries instructional program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
MLS from an ALA-accredited program; recent experience in reference and instruction in the Art, Art History and Music disciplines; working knowledge of French, Italian or German; experience with electronic information sources; experience in or knowledge of collection management issues; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as team member in developing services and completing projects; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong commitment to service and professional development; demonstrated ability to meet requirements necessary for achieving tenure.

Located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, Binghamton University consistently ranks among the nation’s best public universities and is recognized for its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and talented students. It is one of four doctoral granting institutions in the State University of New York system. The University enrolls over 13,500 students and is currently in its 59th year.
This is a tenure track position with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent benefits including TIAA/CREF.

Application Information:Review of applications will begin on Monday, February 6, 2008 and continue until position is filled. Finalists invited for an interview will demonstrate communications skills and knowledge of trends in librarianship through a presentation to library faculty, staff, and other members of the University community. Send letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Cindy Olbrys, Team Leader for Human Resources Binghamton University Libraries P.O. Box 6012 Binghamton, NY 13902-6012 colbrys@binghamton.edu Or, apply online at http://provost.binghamton.edu/vacancies/libraryfinearts.htm. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Entry-Level Art Periodical Indexer, New York

Senior Art and Manuscript Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library

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

The position doesn’t seem to have been posted on the Folger’s website yet (www.folger.edu), but the complete posting with requirements and application instructions is available here.