Posted: February 28, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Education: LIS Programs, Opportunities: Scholarships |
LIS Access Midwest Program (
http://www.lisaccess.org) is now seeking applications from promising undergraduate students in their junior or senior year who are interested in pursing graduate studies in library and information science. Students who participate in the program benefit from support provided by a regional network of LIS professionals, training, internship opportunities, and financial support of approximately $20,000.Students from statistically and historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Applications and application guidelines are available online at:
http://www.lisaccess.org/scholars.html.
For questions call Amani at 217/265-6416 or email
admin@lis.uiuc.edu.
Deadline for applying is February 29, 2008.
Posted: February 28, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Architecture |
From Slate.com:
Borrowed Time
How do you build a public library in the age of Google?
By Witold Rybczynski
Posted Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at 7:02 AM ET
Click here to read a slide-show essay about the architecture of libraries.
Posted: February 28, 2008 | Author: arlisnap | Filed under: delicious |
Posted: February 27, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
| Job Title: |
DIGITAL ARCHIVIST |
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United States, Texas, Dallas |
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Archives/ Records Management
Management/ Supervisory |
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DIGITAL ARCHIVIST
Dallas Museum of Art
Job Code: 50
# of openings: 1
Department: Libraries and Imaging Services
Classification: Exempt, full-time, benefits
Scope of Position: The Dallas Museum of Art seeks a professional archivist to develop, maintain, and provide access to the Dallas Museum of Art archives.
= The Digital Archivist is charged with preserving the institutional memory of the Dallas Museum of Art through management of the archives and oral history program and must demonstrate a strong commitment to the archives profession.
= The selected candidate will work with staff from all museum departments to ensure that records of enduring value – in any format – are centrally located and appropriately cataloged for discovery and use by museum staff and the general public.
Essential Functions:
= Manage, process and supervise the processing of archival collections which include documents, photographs, video and sound recordings, architectural records, and computer media.
= Acquire, organize, describe, manage and preserve permanent institutional records and special collections in an institutional setting according to accepted archival standards.
= Revise policies and procedures as needed to accommodate distribution of archival contents via the museum’s web site.
= Provide reference assistance and orientations to museum staff, qualified researchers, and the general public.
= Collect accurate records that record key events in Dallas Museum of Art history.
= Catalog permanent records originating in all formats.
= Select materials for digitization from the paper archives, and make available appropriate information to the public through the museum’s website.
= Ensure long-term use of digital archival collections by employing data standards and best practices for cataloging which also enable file sharing through multiple delivery systems.
= Collaborate with Information Technology staff to develop and maintain procedures for long-term access to electronic records and media.
= Manage and complete long-term and short-term projects, including digitization of archival materials.
= Prepare annual progress reports for approval by Director of Libraries and Imaging Services.
= Supervise one full-time media cataloger/archives assistant.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
= M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program, M.A. in archival studies, or equivalent degree with at least 12 hours of graduate level coursework in archival methods and a practicum or internship
= Two years required, five years a plus, of professional experience arranging, describing, and preserving and cataloging archival materials and preparing finding aids
= One year minimum of supervisory experience
= Demonstrate familiarity with current trends in archival theory and management through literature review and conference involvement
= Demonstrate working knowledge of the Museum Archives Guidelines published by the Society of American Archivists
= Knowledge of best practices for digital preservation including capture, data migration and metadata creation
= Experience with preservation standards for digital media
= Experience managing and completing digitization projects
= Experience utilizing digital asset management systems
= Experience managing and providing long-term access to electronic records and born digital content
= Experience conducting historical research and providing reference services from a wide variety of archival materials
= Knowledge of copyright guidelines for unpublished materials
= Experience creating and managing a successful grant application
= Prior experience working in a museum a plus
= Certified Archivist a plus
To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
The Dallas Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Posting and to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DMA&cws=1&rid=50 |
Posted: February 27, 2008 | Author: Bryan Loar | Filed under: Images: Photographs, Technology |
David Troy, master of the mashup, has created two very addicting sites–Twittervision and Flickrvision.
In both cases, the mashup is between Twitter/Flickr + Google Maps. Because it is animated, it gives it a feel of immediacy and dynamism.
Posted: February 27, 2008 | Author: Bryan Loar | Filed under: Technology |
I’ve been thinking about video streaming & video hosting recently, and I just happened to come across Ustream today.
Streams are in Flash (FLV), and it has almost all the social aspects of YouTube (rating, comments, and chat [YouTube doesn't have]). It is somewhat disappointing that it doesn’t seem to have an easy way to share the video (like YouTube).
Anyway, it seems like it would be an interesting tool for conferences. In fact, last month the EduCon 2.0 conference used it in conjunction with a wiki.
Check that out here – http://www.ustream.tv/channel/educon-channel-1
Posted: February 26, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
from the UT School of Information JobWeb
| Job Title: |
REPOST: METADATA LIBRARIAN |
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| Location: |
United States, California, San Diego |
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| Job Types: |
Professional |
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Entry Level
Academic Librarianship |
METADATA LIBRARIAN
San Diego State University Library and Information Access
VPAA #2008/09 – 91
Screening will begin March 3, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
San Diego State University Library and Information Access invites applications from experienced and innovative individuals for the position of Metadata Librarian.
Reporting to the Head of Monographs Cataloging, the successful candidate will
- provide leadership in developing, implementing and managing metadata standards,
- and will create metadata for the library’s growing number of digital collections and repositories, including text, images, audio, video and data files.
Responsibilities:
= Leads the evaluation and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, access, retrieval and management of the library’s digital assets
= Serves as the local authority for metadata standards, keeping abreast of developments in electronic publishing, digital conversion and related copyright concerns
= Documents locally adopted metadata standards, practices and workflows
= Creates metadata for the library’s digital collections
= Trains staff and supervises metadata creation
= Manages authority and quality control issues for the library’s metadata
= Participates in the Digital Initiatives Steering Group to plan digital collections and projects
= Collaborates with faculty, librarians and staff as they develop digital collections
= Serves as the library’s metadata liaison to the University
= May collaborate with colleagues to structure, plan and build University-wide repositories
= Experiments with promising new metadata/cataloging tools or technologies
= Participates in appropriate library and University task forces, committees, and outreach activities
= Provides exceptional customer service to colleagues and library users alike
Required Qualifications:
= ALA-accredited MLS degree, or equivalent
= A minimum of one year of experience working with two or more recognized metadata schema, such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS or MARC in a digital library environment
= Basic knowledge of the processes involved in digitization/data transformation
= Demonstrated knowledge of information organization concepts
= Excellent oral and written communication skills
= Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies
= Ability to work well with library staff to provide access to the library’s digital collections
= Ability to be flexible and responsive in a rapidly changing work environment
= Demonstrated leadership skills
= Ability to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion at San Diego State University
Preferred Qualifications:
= Two years of library experience
= Project management experience
This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track faculty position. Tenure is dependent upon continuing library service effectiveness, professional growth and development, and service to the University and community.
Rank of either Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian with a salary range of $55,944-$89,472.
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, as well as 24 days vacation per year.
San Diego State University is one of the largest academic institutions in California, and is the oldest in the San Diego region. Part of the California State University system, SDSU serves an ethnically diverse student body of approximately 36,500 students. SDSU is the nation’s most productive small research university, offering bachelor’s degrees in 81 areas, master’s degrees in 74 and joint-doctoral degrees in 16 areas. Its mission is to provide well-balanced, high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students, and to contribute to knowledge and the solution of problems through excellence and distinction in teaching, research and services. Additional information is available at http://www.sdsu.edu.
Please send letter of application, resume and names, postal and e-mail addresses of five professional references to
mlester AT mail.sdsu.edu .
Print versions of the application packet may be sent to:
Mark Lester
Director, Administrative Operations and Communication
Library and Information Access
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
Please indicate the position for which you are applying.
San Diego State University is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.
Posting: http://bfa.sdsu.edu/ps/employ/facultypositions/facLib.htm
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Posted: February 22, 2008 | Author: rcooper | Filed under: ArLiSNAP |
A fascinating article about how one encounters art without vision. Bravo to the MOMA for making this possible for people. From the New York Times (which I know shows up in the sidebar, but this was so interesting I wanted to pull it forward).
http://tinyurl.com/32dqc3
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Author: Carter | Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences, SecondLife |
Join us in Second Life on March 8 for a conference on virtual worlds and libraries, education and museums! The purpose of this conference is to provide a gathering place for librarians, information professionals, educators, museologists, and others to learn about and discuss the educational, informational, and cultural opportunities of virtual worlds. There will be a variety of presentations to attend
including keynote programs by Kitty Pope, Executive Director of the Alliance Library System, Barbara Galik, Director of the Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University, Doug McDavid from IBM, and Christy Confetti Higgins from Sun. The conference will be held at the beautiful New Media Consortium (NMC) Conference Center. For more information on and to register for the conference, visit the conference website at
http://www.alliancelibraries.info/virtualworlds/
The Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education and Museums Conference will be held in Second Life at the New Media Consortium Conference Center (NMC) on March 8, 2008. Registration is 8000 lindens (equivalent of $30 USD) payable in lindens to avatar Valencia Lane in Second Life.
The conference is organized by Alliance Library System, TAP Information Services, IBM, and Sun. For more information on attending or presenting, contact Lori Bell at Alliance Library System at lbell@alliancelibrarysystem.com or Tom Peters at tapinformation@yahoo.com.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
Job Title: Librarian
Organization: The American Numismatic Society
Location: New York, New York,
Description: The American Numismatic Society seeks to appoint a Librarian with effective date as soon as possible. The American Numismatic Society maintains a museum and research institution dedicated to numismatics of all periods and countries. For more information visit www.numismatics.org The ANS Library is the leading numismatic library in North America and one of the strongest in the world. The Librarian’s position is endowed. It serves the Society’s curatorial staff, the annual Eric P. Newman Summer Seminar in numismatics, scholars, and collectors with collections of books, articles, catalogues, and primary documents covering the full range of subjects relevant to the history of the world’s currencies and medallic art. The Librarian’s duties include the continued development of this distinctive collection and a range of services to users. The Librarian will lead the move of the collections to new quarters in the summer of 2008 and the migration of its collection and catalog to conform to modern standards. The Librarian reports to the Executive Director. Qualifications The Society seeks candidates with training in academic disciplines relevant to its missions, a knowledge of languages important for the library, an ability to work collegially with the ANS curatorial staff and librarians in the metropolitan region concerned with cognate subjects, and a commitment to a high level of customized service to the library’s users. A degree in library and/or information science is preferred. Salary and benefits A competitive salary will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Society’s benefits include an initial 22-days-vacation package, 10 holidays, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, and a full health insurance package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on April 1, 2008.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be sent to position@numismatics.org or
The Chairman of the Search Committee
The American Numismatic Society
96 Fulton Street New York NY 10025
Employment at the American Numismatic Society is dependent on a successful background check. The American Numismatic Society is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.
Posted: February 21, 2008 | Author: arlisnap | Filed under: delicious |
Posted: February 20, 2008 | Author: Carter | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
Under the supervision of the Collections Manager, the Project Assistant will be working on a Grant-funded position up to two year, full time project involving cataloging and data entry for a selection of 3,000 collection objects to be posted on the Museum’s website. The Project Assistant is responsible for re-cataloging a group of approximately 3,000 permanent collection objects. This consists of verification of documented information relating to objects in the collection as well as, in some cases, new research. Also important are the organization and maintenance of project related documentation. The cataloguer will also be inputting data for these catalogued objects in TMS. The position requires resolute concentration and research skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in data entry and proof-reading.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Catalogue selection of approximately 3,000 objects in the permanent collection.
- Research museum records and bibliographic sources to establish accurate acquisitions information (donor/acquisitions source, vendor, funding source, credit line), artist/maker, artist/maker’s biography, object date, object titles, alternate titles, ex-collections/provenance, published references, exhibition history, and related works etc.
- Correspond with artists/makers, donors, dealers, vendors, auction houses, and galleries to ascertain or verify information about the object when necessary.
- Enter or update object documentation in TMS.
- Work closely with curators, Collections Manager, and the Museum’s Assistant Cataloguer on all aspects of project and related work flow.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- When necessary, research provenance of collection objects and enter information in TMS.
- Generate periodic progress reports.
- Attend monthly project meetings.
- Respond to internal and external requests for object documentation including inquiries from scholars.
- Assist with next phase of project as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. in Art History or Museum Studies. M.A. preferred
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with image processing strongly preferred
- Strong computer skills including good knowledge of TMS
- Knowledge of foreign language(s) helpful
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: Jobs@TheJM.org
Fax: 212-423-3232
The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: February 20, 2008 | Author: Carter | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
The Barnes Foundation is seeking an individual to oversee a high-resolution digital imaging project.
The Visual Resources Manager will be responsible for the management, distribution, and preservation of digital images and photographic materials related to the art collections of the Barnes Foundation. The Visual Resources Manager will initially manage a high-resolution digitization project of the Barnes Foundation’s art collection which will require the coordination of a team of photographers and art handlers. The Visual Resources Manager will oversee ongoing image production of the art collection and will be responsible for the development and implementation of cataloguing and metadata standards for the Foundation’s digital image collections.
Requirements for the position include a graduate degree with a specialization in digital imaging technology or visual resources management, or related field, or equivalent work experience managing both digital and physical media in a museum or cultural institution. Course work in art history, photography, or fine arts is desirable. Applicants should have knowledge of, and experience with, current practices in digital imaging and scanning technologies, equipment, and preservation including proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, color management tools for digital assets, digital image management software, and collections management software. Excellent communication and organizational skills will be required as well as experience in the coordination and supervision of staff. Experience working with publications and knowledge of image editing and digital prepress is desirable.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Honorable Phyllis Beck
The Barnes Foundation
300 N. Latch’s Lane
Merion, PA 19066
The deadline for applications is Friday March 7th, 2008.
The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: February 19, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Digital Imaging, Education: LIS Programs, Opportunities: Professional Development |
February 4, 2008
For Immediate release
Contact: Bruce Fulton, Communications and Outreach Librarian bfulton at email.arizona.edu 520-621-3565
Digital Information Management Certificate Program Application Deadline Extended
The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science is pleased to announce that openings are available in the school’s graduate certificate program in Digital Information Management. The program is scheduled to begin a new series of courses starting this summer. Prospects have until April 1, 2008 to apply for one of the openings, and international students are welcomed.
DigIn, as the program is known, provides hands-on experience and focused instruction supporting careers in libraries and archives, cultural heritage institutions and digital collections, information repositories in government and the private sector and similar institutions. The certificate is comprised of six courses covering diverse topics including digital collections, applied technology, technology planning and leadership, policy and ethics, digital preservation and curation, and other subjects relevant to today’s digital information environments.
For people just starting in the field or considering career changes, the DigIn certificate program offers an alternative path to graduate studies that helps prepare students for success in traditional graduate programs or the workplace. The certificate also provides a means for working professionals and those who already have advanced graduate degrees in the library and information sciences to broaden their knowledge and skills in today’s rapidly evolving digital information landscape.
The program is delivered in a 100% virtual environment and has no residency requirements. Students may choose to complete the certificate in fifteen or twenty-seven months.
The certificate program has been developed in cooperation with the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records and the University of Arizona Office of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach. Major funding for program development comes from the federal government’s Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Additional details on the program including course descriptions, admissions requirements and application forms may be found on the program website at http://sir.arizona.edu/digin. Or, contact the UA School of Information Resources and Library Science by phone at 520-621-3565 or email at sirls at email.arizona.edu.
Posted: February 19, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Digital Imaging, Opportunities: Professional Development, SEI, VRA |
SEI is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about digital imaging in one week. Register soon — half of the 45 spots are already taken!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SUMMER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL RESOURCES AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT TO BE OFFERED IN JULY 2008.
The Art Libraries Society/North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association (VRA) are pleased to announce that registration for the fifth Summer Educational Institute (SEI) for Visual Resources and Image Management is now open.
The 2008 Summer Educational Institute will be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, from July 7 through July 13, 2008. It is an intensive 5-day workshop intended to provide instruction in visual resources and image collection management. ARLIS/NA and VRA have developed a special curriculum to provide intensive training in these areas–training that is often not found in library and information science degree programs. The Summer Educational Institute will be relevant for beginning visual resources professionals as well as experienced professionals requiring new skills and knowledge. Instructors will be drawn from professionals in the field of visual resources and library and information science. Tuition will be $675 for ARLIS/NA and VRA members and $725 for non-members. Reasonably priced accommodations in a James Madison University dorm will be available for approximately $31 a night with A/C. A cafeteria-style meal plan will also be offered at approximately $22 per day.
While the curriculum will continue to evolve, the basic course offerings will remain the same. Information on instructors, syllabus, accommodations, and registration procedures will be available on our website soon. Until the SEI 2008 website is available you can still reference the SEI 2007 site at http://www.vraweb.org/seiweb/curriculum.html
To register click on this link: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=vra&formId=38170
Contacts (Summer Educational Institute Implementation Committee Co-Chairs):
Amy Lucker
Library Director
Institute of Fine Arts
New York University
1 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10075
amy.lucker at nyu.edu
(212) 992-5826
Jeanne M. Keefe
Visual Resources Librarian
Architecture Library
Greene Building, Rm 306
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street,
Troy, NY 12180
keefej at rpi.edu
(518) 276-2727
Posted: February 18, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Architecture Librarianship, News |
From Archinect.com:
Architect and community activist David M. Hamilton writes an op-ed voicing his concern over the demolition of MSME‘s Buckhead Library.
Posted: February 15, 2008 | Author: Carter | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
DATE AVAILABLE: February 2008REPORTS TO: Associate Library Director
POSITION OVERVIEW: Provides assistance with reference services and administrative support in the Visual Arts Library.
WORK SCHEDULE: Seasonal: Fall and Spring semesters only.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Monday evenings (may vary in future semesters)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists undergraduate students with library navigation and use of online catalog and electronic resources.
• Performs administrative related tasks in reference services and other areas of Visual Arts Library, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MLS and graduate-level Art History degree or strong background in art history or fine arts required.
• Ability to work 10-12 hours per week during evening and weekend library hours.
• Interest in pursuing a career in reference services.
• Computer literacy required.
• Strong customer services skills.
Location
Manhattan
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
$22.00/ per hour
Contact
Find out what it’s like to work at SVA. Visit www.sva.edu/workingatsva.To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu.
No walk-ins or phone calls please.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Library Information
School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the faculty has been comprised of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
Posting Date
February 04, 2008
Posted: February 15, 2008 | Author: arlisnap | Filed under: delicious |
Posted: February 14, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/jobs/librarian/job_descriptions/speciallibraries/visual_resources_librarian.html
POSITION TITLE: Visual Resources Librarian
DIVISION: Special Libraries
DEPARTMENT: Digital Collections
REPORTS TO: Head, Digital Collections
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Digital
Collections, the Visual Resources Librarian has primary oversight and
responsibility for development of the image collection supporting
teaching faculty, in particular Northwestern’s Art History faculty
and ultimately faculty in a variety of other schools and disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with library subject specialists,
the Digital Collections department’s Outreach and Training
Specialist, and the coordinator of digital production, the Visual
Resources Librarian is a liaison to faculty, designing intake
processes to identify new and existing images needed for teaching,
and supporting use of digital images in the classroom. Sets
priorities for cataloguing and scanning of images. Assists with
management and coordination of access via the Voyager and MDID
database systems. Supervises and assists with cataloging and
classification of images. Directs maintenance of the physical slide
collection and coordinates development of an overall schedule to
proactively digitize or digitally re-acquire slides. Actively
searches out and recommends purchase of new image sets and related
image database subscriptions. Assists faculty, staff and students in
the use of the collection, providing reference and research
assistance. Participates in planning future digital and
technology-related initiatives. Supervises the Visual Media
Collection coordinator and the Visual Resources metadata assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school
or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library
experience. Supervisory experience. At least two years experience in
a library, museum, or visual resources collection, specializing in
information services, collection development, or technical services.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Good
technical skills and flexibility to work in a dynamic and changing
environment. Preferred: B.A., M.F.A or M.A. in Art or Art History.
Knowledge of art history image collection cataloging methods and
experience working with digital image databases.
ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston , Illinois , is a
major private university with an extensive library system. This
includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries
on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus.
Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the
libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about
the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu
SALARY: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application and resume, including names of
three references, to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian,
NorthwesternUniversity Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston,
Illinois60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until position is
filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon
hire.
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M. Claire Stewart
Head, Digital Collections
Northwestern University Library
(847) 467-1437
claire-stewart at northwestern.edu
http://hdl.handle.net/2166/claire
Posted: February 14, 2008 | Author: mmacken | Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings |
Position: Exhibits and Outreach Librarian
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Location: Michigan
Date posted: 2/14/2008
Application deadline: 3/31/2008
EXHIBITS AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library
The University Library of the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for the new position of Exhibits and Outreach Librarian in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. This position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to develop, manage and present an innovative exhibit and events program designed to enrich the intellectual, educational, and cultural life of the University of Michigan campus and larger community. A newly created library gallery located at the heart of the central campus in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library provides an exciting venue for displaying Library special collections and rich treasures, hosting lectures, presentations, and traveling exhibits, and collaborating with campus and community partners. With a broad research collection of nearly 8 million volumes, the University Library also has a Special Collections Library internationally known for its collections of early manuscripts, social protest and radical literature, transportation history, and book arts, a renowned Map Library, and the largest collection of papyrus in the United States. The University of Michigan Library is well known for leadership in library services, including the recently launched Michigan Digitization Program (http://www.lib.umich.edu/mdp/), creating an unparalleled opportunity for the creation of new services to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the University.
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world’s premier research universities, has prominent faculty, rigorous academic programs, and a diverse cultural and social environment. The university is situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, a unique urban area with a small-town atmosphere and a vibrant, cultural and intellectual sensibility.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services, the librarian will join a dynamic, collegial staff and will work in a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate is expected to combine an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in a related field with significant relevant professional experience in exhibit and program planning; outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills including demonstrated ability to represent the Library’s rich collections and programs to the campus and wider community; excellent organizational skills; experience creating Web-based exhibits; the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative environment accompanied by initiative, self-direction and a commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence.
Further information may be found at:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/hr/employment/exhibits.html
Rank, Salary, and Leave:
Final rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. As a professional appointment in the UM Library, this position offers opportunities for professional development and travel, and participates in faculty governance. Benefits:
TIAA/CREF or Fidelity Investments; 24 vacation days a year, a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
Send cover letter and copy of résumé to:
Library Human Resources
404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205
e-mail to: libhumres@umich.edu
Contact (734) 764-2546 for further information. Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 3/31/08 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
