Digital and Visual Resources Librarian, Kutztown, PA

Digital and Visual Resources Librarian
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania,
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
 
Salary: Not Specified
Status: Full-time
Posted: 03/28/08
Deadline:
Digital and Visual Resources Librarian
The Rohrbach Library at Kutztown University invites applications for a permanent full-time, tenure-track, 9-month position, with faculty status as a Digital and Visual Resources Librarian, beginning in Fall 2008.

Requirements: ALA accredited MLS. Demonstrated understanding of current trends and issues regarding digital collections and services. Excellent knowledge of digital image databases, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, flatbed and side scanning. Knowledge of metadata schemas and digital capture standards/methodologies. Cataloging and instruction experience. Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Effective communication, presentation and organizational skills. Three years relevant experience required.

Desired: Working experience using library digital technologies and/or digital collection software and web authoring tools. Excellent knowledge of MDID. Familiarity with intellectual and copyright issues. Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities include: Indentifies, selects, builds and sustains digital collections in a team environment. Cultivates vendor relationships, develops marketing services, and pursues grant writing. Assists with cataloging, reference, instruction, and collection development. Flexible hours which will include evening and weekend work. Reports to the Coordinator of Technical Services. Please view details at www.kutztown.edu/library/about/employment.asp. Successful interview and teaching demonstration, as well as demonstration of relevant ability required. Minimum 9-month salary is $41,817.82.

Send letter of application, vita, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Susan Czerny, Chair, Search Committee, Rohrbach Library, 15200 Kutztown Road, Bldg 5, Kutztown, PA 19530 (Czerny at kutztown dot edu). Review of applications will begin April 11, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Kutztown University is an AA/EOE member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minorities.


Art Librarian – Purchase College Library

Job Description

The library is looking for an energetic and creative person, who can provide excellent customer service, is eager to try new things, and who will be flexible in a changing environment. The successful candidate will plan and deliver innovative reference and instruction services and develop and manage print and electronic collections in Art History, Art & Design, and New Media. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Visual Resources Associate in developing and promoting use of the visual resources collection, and digitizing the slide collection.

Required Experience

ALA-accredited MLS; excellent customer service skills; strong academic background in art; knowledge of digital image management systems, such as Embark and ArtStor; ability to teach effectively in the classroom and one-on-one; evidence of understanding key issues and trends in public services; commitment to learn and use emerging technologies and to provide responsive and innovative services; flexibility in adapting to change

MLS Requirement

ALA-accredited MLS

Education Requirements

Experience developing a visual resources collection; experience working in reference or instruction in an academic library; second master’s degree in art-related field; supervisory experience.

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