Librarian, Art Institute of Vancouver [part-time position]

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Job Title: Librarian
Organization: The Art Institute of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
Description:

The Librarians on our campuses are responsible for providing reference, research and information literacy instruction to the campus community, using library materials in all formats. The Librarians are also responsible for the cataloging of library materials in all formats and assists in the supervision of technical services such as web design & management, serials management, materials processing, repair, binding and preservation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Reference and Instruction

2.  Collection Development

3.  Cataloging & Technical Services

4.  Budget and Planning

5.  Circulation & Personnel Supervision

6.   Professional Development

7.  Promotion and Committee Participation

8.  Other Duties

·         Day, evening and weekend work schedule, depending on school needs.

Position Specifications:

Formal Education: Requires a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA- accredited school.

Skills:

- Relevantsupervisory experience

- Experience working in a library in a bachelors-level academic institution or two-year college

- Familiarity with art, business, design, education, or other subjects taught at the school

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Excellent organizational skills

- Familiarity with principles and practices of collection development

- Knowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, MARC records and current technologies

- Ability to work effectively in both a team-based and self-directed environment.

- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, students, faculty and the other library patrons and have a strong commitment to public service.

Application Information:Before applicants can be considered, we require current working authorization for Canada to be in place. Note: This is a Part-Time position, which may be extended to fulltime in the future.

Special Collections Digital Initiatives Librarian, University of Mississippi

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ARCHIVIST II, City of Houston Parks and Recreation

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Creativity Library Associate, Omaha, NE

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CREATIVITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
Location:    United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Job Types:    Professional
Categories:    Entry Level
Academic Librarianship

CREATIVITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
University of Nebraska, Omaha

Job Close Date: May Close At Any Time
Requisition Number: 4042195
Department: University Library – 50000183
Salary: $14.42-$16.82/hr.
Pay Basis Hourly
Job Posting Date 01-08-2009
Job Category Staff
Reg-Temp Regular
Work Schedule 8a-5p Mon-Fri, varies, some evening/weekend

Job Description – Essential Functions: In a collaborative, team-based environment under the direct supervision of the Director of Public Services the Library Associate performs specialized reference services, assists in use of library technology and databases, actively participates in producing and coordinating library events and programs, operates a branch library facility, and other assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Maintains and consistently provides exemplary customer service while working extensively with a variety of patron groups that are users of the Kaneko-UNO joint venture library.

Reference Services:
- Provides general reference desk service including in-person, electronic, and telephone reference for up to one-half of the total workweek.
- Performs bibliographic and library record searches.
- Instructs patrons in the use of print and electronic resources.

Assessment, Collections and Promotions:
- Conducts outreach and promotional programming including, exhibits, speaker programs, seminars and workshops.
- Assists by gathering and reporting of assessment data. Creates and modifies policies related to the unique status of the branch library.
- Identifies unique books and media to support the mission of the branch library. Places orders and tracks budget for these materials.
- Creates promotional and informational materials in both print and web formats.

Instruction Services:
- May provide library instruction, including instruction on use of information resources and technology to a variety of patrons.

General Responsibilities:
- Works rotating shifts including some evenings and weekends.
- May supervise student employees and interns.
- Serves on library and university committees as required.
- Participates in cross-departmental projects within the library.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
= Bachelors degree in Library Science, Art, Humanities or relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
= Experience applicable to understanding and supporting the creative process.
= Must possess valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
= Interest in and ability to operate a small, uniquely chartered library.
= Ability to devise and implement innovative services.
= Ability to thrive in a flexible and ambiguous environment.
= Interest in and ability to work effectively with a wide variety and diversity of patrons.
= Ability to use and learn a wide variety of digital and media technology.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science, Art, Humanities or other relevant field preferred.

POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE: https://careers.unomaha.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1231961984352

Visual Resources Curator, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN)

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The University of St. Thomas is accepting applications for a Visual Resources Curator.

The Visual Resources Curator oversees the development and operation of the digital image collection of the Art History Department, the University’s art collections, and the American Museum of Asmat Art @ UST. These resources are made available to faculty, students, and the public via a Luna server and software for instruction, curriculum support, and research.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission statement.

Qualifications: M.A. in Library Science, Art History, or a closely related field; 2 years of visual resource management experience.

We are looking for candidate with a knowledge of database design and management, web design, desktop publishing and presentation software; an understanding of Luna software is strongly desirable; familiarity with copyright laws; experience with analog and digital image archival procedures; object and copy photography skills; reading knowledge of at least two
foreign languages highly desirable.

Please apply online at http://jobs.stthomas.edu.

Music, Fine & Performing Arts Collection Coordinator – Univ. of Alabama

MUSIC, FINE & PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTION COORDINATOR – University of Alabama Libraries

Salary: Commensurate

Responsibilities: Evaluating, assessing, and developing scholarly resources in all formats in music, fine and performing arts; instructing students and faculty in the use of arts print and electronic resources; providing reference service; collaborating with other departments; serving as a liaison to appropriate departments and programs.

Requirements: MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program or equivalent; minimum two years post MLS library experience; second Master’s or Ph.D. in appropriate discipline; knowledge of and experience with music, fine and/or performing arts collections; experience with all aspects of collection management.

Application: Go to http://jobs.ua.edu to apply.  Include complete contact info for references along with cover letter and vita.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Library Specialist: Periodicals, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (Los Angeles)

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Job Title: Library Specialist: Periodicals
Organization: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Location: Los Angeles, California,
Description:

The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles is currently seeking a Library Specialist to work with their Periodicals collection. Under the supervision of the Collections Librarian, the Library Specialist will be responsible for managing both the periodical and serials collections, including their acquisition, organization, maintenance, and cataloging. The Library Specialist will also staff the Reference Desk and provide support at our Circulation Desk as needed.

BA/BS degree is preferred; however, an Associate degree along with one year experience in a FIDM-related field may be substituted. Previous library experience and intermediate computer skills are highly desired.

If interested, please forward a cover letter and resume by email to Lucy Bellamy, Collections Librarian at: lbellamy@fidm.edu

Or, you may mail it to:

F.I.D.M.

919 South Grand Avenue

LIBRARY

Attention: L. Bellamy

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Plan Archives Assistant, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds,
playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

Under the supervision of the Plans Archivist, the position assists in the archival management of an active central engineering and architectural plans collection pertaining to the state parks buildings and landscapes, water resources, bridge and parkway infrastructure, real estate holdings, and recreational facilities.

For duties, qualifications, and how to apply, see http://www.vraweb.org/jobs/01.12.09_Mass.pdf [PDF]

Japanese Art Specialist, Princeton University

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Job Title: Japanese Art Specialist
Organization: Princeton University
Location: Princeton, New Jersey,
Description:

Japanese Art Specialist
Half-time 2-year term position
Princeton University Library
Requisition #0900003

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and a dozen specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

Available: Immediately. Two-year, half time professional position, with extensions possible.

Search Committee: (Princeton access only)

Description
Princeton is seeking a Japanese Art Specialist to support development of Marquand Library’s collections on Japanese art and archaeology. The incumbent will help build new Japanese-language art collections and will assist with management of existing collections. The position reports to the Librarian of the Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology.

Responsibilities:
Collection development—Help develop and manage collections on Japanese art and archaeology. Review publisher and dealer catalogs, vendor notification slips, scholarly bibliographies and book notices. Recommend acquisition of current and out-of-print publications. Select titles for off-site storage.
Technical services—Assist with ordering, accessioning and cataloging Japanese-language art materials. Coordinate order placement with acquisitions staff at the East Asian and Firestone libraries. Transfer information from printed order records to the online Voyager system. Download bibliographic records from OCLC or create original abbreviated records. Enhance cataloging for Marquand’s existing Japanese-language collections.
Public services—Provide occasional assistance to faculty and students using Marquand’s Japanese-language art collections

Qualifications:
Required—Advanced degree in East Asian art. Excellent command of modern and classical Japanese language as well as Kanbun. English language fluency. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Library-related computer skills. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred—MLS from an ALA accredited institution or experience in an academic or research library. Knowledge of Japanese publishing and book trade. CJK (Chinese, Japanese and Korean) cataloging experience in OCLC/RLIN. Experience with Voyager ILS. Academic library experience.

Term and Appointment: This is a half-time, two-year term position. The successful candidate will be appointed to a Professional Specialist rank depending upon qualifications and experience. Extensions beyond the initial term are possible.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Generous vacation and benefits package. Health care insurance, and disability insurance and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to

http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/

REPOST: METADATA LIBRARIAN, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Assistant Reference Librarian, Frick Art Reference Library

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Assistant Reference Librarian, Frick Art Reference Library

Background
The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. It is one of the world’s most perfect museums; The Frick Art Reference Library is an international research library, photoarchive, and archive that serve as one of the world’s most complete resources for the study of Western art.  Founded in 1920, the Library today has holdings of more than one million study photographs, 285,000 books, 80,000 auction catalogs, and 2,250 periodical titles.  It is open to interested individuals from all over the world.

Summary and Responsibilities
This is a fulltime position reporting to the Chief of Public Services. The Assistant Reference Librarian provides reference assistance to the Library’s users on and off site.  Primary responsibilities include: assisting with public services activities; assisting with remote reference services; overseeing and assisting with interlibrary loan and electronic document delivery; providing bibliographic instruction workshops.

Additional responsibilities include: assisting with the evaluation of reference resources; creating content for the electronic resources area of the Library section of the website; installing and testing electronic resources.  The Library is open to the public on Saturdays, September – May, therefore some weekend hours are required.

Qualifications
MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program. Experience in art reference and electronic information resources and services essential.  Academic background in the history of Western art. Reading knowledge of one or more Western European language.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Strong public service orientation. Ability to initiate, plan, and implement projects; both independently and as a member of a team.

Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in group life, health, and dental insurance plans.  Employees contribute to the cost of their health insurance based on income level and the type of coverage they select. Other benefits include Short and Long Term Disability insurance; employee contributed tax deferred annuity; flexible spending plans for health, dependent care and commuting costs; generous defined benefit pension plan with participation after one year of service/vesting after five years of service; 13 paid holidays; and accrual of 12 vacation days the first year of employment (25 days subsequent years).

All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s finest museums.  Additionally, to help ensure the employment experience is enjoyable we provide employees and volunteers with an extremely affordable lunch in our employee dining room and a discount on Museum Shop purchases.  The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

Please send resume with salary requirements/history to:
Inquiries without salary requirements will not be considered

Interviews will begin in February 2009

Head of Human Resources
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

E-mail to: jobs@frick.org  <mailto:jobs@frick.org>

The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

Music, fine and performing arts collection coordinator, University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)

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Music, fine and performing arts collection coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Alabama seeks qualified applicants for the position of Music, Fine & Performing Arts Collections Coordinator. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections, the Music, Fine & Performing Arts Collections Coordinator is responsible for: evaluating, assessing and developing scholarly resources in all formats in music, fine and performing arts, instructing students and faculty in the use of arts print and electronic resources; providing reference service and in-depth research assistance in assigned subject areas; collaborating with library staff to provide access to relevant collections; collaborating with other Collections Coordinators and serving as a liaison to appropriate departments and programs. The Music, Fine & Performing Arts Collections Coordinator also is responsible for the operations and services of the Music Library.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent; minimum two years post MLS library experience; second Master’s or Ph.D. in appropriate discipline; knowledge of and experience with music, fine and/or performing arts collections; experience with all aspects of collection management, including selection for remote storage; supervisory experience; ability to work both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and library users in a service oriented, team based environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills; initiative and flexibility; ability to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in library instruction and virtual delivery of services. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with digital humanities initiatives.

ENVIRONMENT: The University Libraries maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, SPARC, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, SOLINET, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. The Libraries use Ex Libris’ Voyager Integrated Library System. The Libraries’ homepage may be accessed at www.lib.ua.edu.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 12-month tenure track appointment. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Strong benefits including professional development support and tuition fee waiver. Substantial moving allowance may be available.

TO APPLY: Go to http://jobs.ua.edu to apply for this posting. When applying, include complete contact info for references along with cover letter and vita.

Open until filled. Applications received by January 31, 2009 are assured of receiving full consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER