Posted by Carter on June 13, 2008
The UI Museum of Art has a disaster plan which was implemented last week. On a proactive basis the fine arts insurance company, Lloyds of London, has provided an emergency response team with fine art expertise. Three out-of-state conservators have been on-site preparing objects to be transported off campus as needed. Professional fine art packers and shippers are assisting museum and university staff. We have security staff on-site 24 hours a day. There has been no significant intrusion of water to the facilities.
Arts campus libraries, including music and art have been closed as if they shouldn’t expect to get back into the buildings until August.
Some flooding photos from yesterday can be seen here:
http://uiflood.blogspot.com/2008/06/flooding-photos.html
The School of Art and Art history is the building in the photo, the library is on the second level.
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Posted by Carter on June 13, 2008
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO is seeking a candidate who will under the direction of the Technical Services Librarian, manage acquisitions and cataloging for 1500 current subscriptions in art and art history and approximately 7500 retrospective titles. Catalog serials and other library materials in any language using national cataloging standards, OCLC and Millennium; provide reference service as required.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE an ALA-MLS required with 2 – 3 years demonstrated experience or training in serials work, knowledge of art or art history, knowledge of European and/or Asian languages.
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to:
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan
Employment Services MC/861
Chicago, IL 60603
E-mail: aic.jobs@artic.edu
Fax: 312-857-0141.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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