Part-Time Assistant Visual Resources Curator – University of Kansas

The History of Art Department seeks applicants for a part-time Assistant Visual Resources Curator for the departmental visual resources facility.

Duties: Performs unsupervised standards compliant item level cataloging of art images. Assists in management and oversight of operations including workflow associated with high-volume digitization project. Trains and supervises graduate research assistants and other student employees in image cataloging and metadata creation.

Required: 2 years experience in a VR facility; MA in art history or MLS or equivalent, with coursework in art history, by time of appointment; experience necessary to perform and direct research in art history and to produce accurate authority records as evidenced by work history and education.

Preferred: experience using VCat, Insight Studio, and Inscribe; foreign language skills; one year supervisory experience; effective oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by cover letter, application materials, and work history.

For complete description and to apply, go to:
https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=86195

Contact:
Mark Olson
(785) 864-1497
mso@ku.edu

Initial review of applications begins June 18, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

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