Arts Liaison Librarian (Music, Art & Design, Film), Atlanta, GA
Posted: April 2, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off| Arts Liaison Librarian (Music, Art & Design, Film) | |
| Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Salary: Not Specified | |
| Status: Full-time | |
| Posted: 04/02/08 | |
| Deadline: 05/09/08 | |
| Arts Liaison Librarian (Music, Art & Design, Film) | |
| The Georgia State University Library seeks a committed and energetic librarian to provide innovative teaching and research support of the arts. The departments of responsibility are: Music, Art & Design, Film & Video, and Theater. For these departments of responsibility the librarian will develop collections in all formats. This position reports to the Head of Liaison & Outreach Services.
The School of Music offers several MA concentrations including composition, music education and performance as well as a PhD in teaching and learning. The School of Music also maintains a full calendar of concerts and events in several venues including the Kopleff Recital Hall and the Rialto Center for the Arts. The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design offers MA concentrations in fine arts, including Art History, with an option for digital filmmaking and graphic arts. The School of Art & Design also has two galleries which for more than 25 years has hosted hundreds of events. Film & Video and Theater are in the Department of Communication, which partners with some of Atlanta’s most vibrant corporate and artistic organizations. Masters degrees are offered in Digital Imaging and a PhD is offered in Moving Image Studies. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate serves as liaison to assigned departments; meets regularly with members of the departments to provide information and instruction about library services, collections, and programs. The successful candidate will deliver quality, in-depth reference and consultation services in the designated subject areas; develop library collections in the assigned areas, including participation in the management of the library materials budget; promote the library and information literacy; and foster communication between the assigned departments and the library. Liaison librarians assist with the general reference service that includes desk and virtual reference hours and are responsible for occasional weekend and evening hours. As faculty members, liaison librarians serve on library and university committees and engage in scholarly activities. REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS and relevant experience in one of the advertised subject areas. Familiarity with resources in a variety of formats, skill in use of technology and web based applications, and excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in one of the advertised subject areas. Experience in Collection Development within one of the subject areas, especially music, is strongly preferred. Demonstrated interest in research and professional activities. SALARY AND RANK: $42,800-$52,000 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin May 9, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to: Human Resources Coordinator For more information please visit our web site at: www.library.gsu.edu. Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity. |
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Copyright Boggles the Mind of a Superhero
Posted: April 2, 2008 Filed under: Copyright, Fun Comments OffYou Don’t Tug on Superman’s Copyright
April 2, 2013
In an unexpected move, a federal court today declared Superman a free agent. After decades of legal wrangling among DC Comics and the estates of Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, a judge ruled that he would simply release the Man of Steel from any and all agreements, making him the first free agent in the high-stakes world of comic book superheroes.
Speaking from the Fortress of Limited Media Access in Nunavut, Canada, Superman said that he was “pleased” with the ruling.
“Frankly, all this legal nonsense was just giving me headaches,” said Superman, his deep, resonant voice rattling the shelves even over the speakerphone. “My supermind is as fast as a TRS-80 computer, but even I couldn’t keep track of all the rights everyone was claiming.”
more at Wired.com . . .
Midwest Art Catalogers Meeting, June 13, Notre Dame, IN
Posted: April 2, 2008 Filed under: Cataloging, Opportunities: Meetings Comments OffMarsha Stevenson has graciously agreed to host the next meeting of the Midwest Art Catalogers’ Group at the University of Notre Dame. Please save the date!
Friday, June 13, 2008
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame IN 46556
http://www.geocities.com/midwestartcatalogers/
If you plan to attend please contact:
Kristan Hanson
Assistant Visual Resources Librarian
The Art Institute of Chicago
khanson1 at artic dot edu
Imaging Supervisor, Evening, Harvard College, MA
Posted: April 2, 2008 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffHarvard College Library Imaging Services is expanding studio production into the evening and is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Imaging Supervisor. To apply please visit http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req and search for REQ # 33343. Please do-not reply directly to me.
Position Title: Imaging Supervisor, Evening
Working Title: Imaging Supervisor
Supervisor: Manager, Digital Imaging and Photography Services
Department: Imaging Services
Grade: 56
REQ # 33343
SUMMARY (general statement)
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Imaging and Photography Services, monitors production, supervises, and provides technical and logistical support to Imaging Technicians and other support staff. In collaboration with the Assistant Manager of Digital Imaging and Photography Services and the Systems Analyst and Applications Developer, prioritizes and schedules the digitization, image processing, metadata generation, and transfer of completed digital reproductions to Harvard’s Digital Repository Services.
Operates specialized camera workstations, and film and document scanners to produce high-quality reproductions of library materials; applies digital image processing techniques to adjust tone, color, scale, and to otherwise reformat file data; creates and edits structural, administrative, and technical metadata; uploads and retrieves image files from Harvard DRS; performs and oversees quality assurance procedures; handles irreplaceable objects; undertakes other related duties as directed.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Supervises evening operations and staff, including scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating production and assigning work to production staff.
* Provides technical and logistic support to Imaging Technicians.
* Trains staff in the operation of imaging devices and in the handling of library materials.
* Ensures that all work meets established standards.
* Maintains production statistics.
* Maintains inventories of supplies and updates equipment maintenance logs.
* Creates and edits digital images.
* Uses image processing software to perform color and tonal corrections to image file data.
* Prepares edits, and reviews structural metadata for collections of digital objects.
* Uploads and retrieves image files from Harvard DRS.
* Troubleshoots depositing errors.
* Handles library materials (including irreplaceable art objects and rare books) according to established guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Imaging Technicians, and other support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in photography, fine or graphic arts field, and 3 or more years of related profession experience. A minimum of 2 years supervisory and project management experience is required. Experience working in library or museum environment preferred.
Language skills
English
Computer Skills
* Comfort working with computers and software applications.
* Experience with Macintosh and Windows operating systems required.
* Experience and demonstrable facility using Adobe Photoshop to perform advanced color and tonal matching required.
* Familiarity with fundamentals of color management and best practices for archival imaging workflow.
* Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word required.
* Experience using FTP software and with basic Unix commands preferred.
* Experience with XML desired.
Other Skills
* Must be organized, disciplined, and highly productive.
* Solid traditional and digital photographic skills.
* Experience with digital cameras, film scanners, flash and continuous lighting, large format ink-jet printers, and general photography studio equipment.
* Strict attention to detail required.
* Ability to initiate and adapt to change, to analyze and solve problems, and to be flexible and work collaboratively.
* Sensitive to the strict handling requirements for rare and delicate materials.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Setting up camera and lighting equipment and positioning original material involves lifting (up to 40 pounds), reaching, bending, and carrying. Assignments involve sitting or standing for extended periods and can require working from a ladder. Handling of delicate materials and equipment requires physical dexterity. High volume projects require repetitive actions be performed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of the work associated with this position is performed in a photography studio.
REQUIRED SCREENING Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
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