Student Position: Library and Archives Assistant (Phillips Collection, Washington DC)

Position: Library and Archives Assistant

Overview:

The Phillips Collection Library is seeking a graduate student to provide assistance with a variety of archives and library projects. The majority of the assistant’s time will be devoted to archives, focusing on processing curatorial exhibition records and other museum records as needed. The assistant may also assist with aspects of the cataloguing process as part of an ongoing project to catalogue the library’s book collection.

Status:          Part-time, temporary; prefer minimum commitment of 8 hours per week  for 1 year
Hours:          Monday-Friday, between 9 and 5 (one 8 hour day per week is preferred)
Salary:              $11.59/hour

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Photo Research Librarian, The Granger Collection (New York, NY)

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Job Title: Photo Research-Librarian Position
Organization: The Granger Collection
Location: New York, New York,
Description:

Historical picture library in New York City seeks a full-time Research Librarian who is highly motivated. Must be extremely attentive to detail and have exceptional organizational skills. This is a deadline-driven position with many varied duties, from researching pictures, to captioning and keywording.

Qualifications:

• Interest in photography, including visual literacy
• Strong knowledge of world history
• Excellent typing and writing skills
• Proficiency in Windows necessary
• Some knowledge of Photoshop helpful
• Foreign language skills a plus
• Photo agency experience a plus
• Web savvy self-starter and team player

Duties include:

• In-depth picture research
• Heavy client contact
• Creating original catalogue records for images
• Image processing and indexing
• Preparing images for digital production
• Filing, and more as the need arises

Start Date: June 2009. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Congenial office. Perfect for a recent grad with an MLS or a library professional already working in the photo field. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@granger.com. In subject field, enter: Photo Research-Librarian Position. No calls, please.

Librarian, Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries (Norman, OK)

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Librarian, Western History Collections THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Library Faculty Vacancy

POSITION: Librarian, Western History Collections

DUTIES: Under the direction of the Curator and Assistant Curator of the Western History Collections, the Librarian is responsible for the general operation of the Library and Photographic Archives. Supervises the reading room, coordinates reference services, conducts tours of the Collections, and prepares exhibits. Supervises reproduction and digital conversion of photographs and sound recordings, and coordinates technical processing for books and images. Assists in collection development and maintains the photographic archives web page. Provides instruction using the holdings of the Collections and supervises Collections’ staff and students. This is a tenure-track position governed by the University’s policies requiring research or creative achievement and professional services as outlined in the University’s Faculty Handbook at www.ou.edu/provost/pronew/content/fhbmenu.html.

QUAL IFICATIONS:

Required: MLS from ALA accredited library school; experience managing or providing reference service for rare book and photograph collections; experience with digital conversion and reproduction of historic photographs and sound recordings; knowledge of the history of Oklahoma or the American West; familiarity with creating exhibits of rare or original materials; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with library and academic faculty and campus programs and services.

Desirable: One or more years public service experience in special collections; some supervisory experience; knowledge of collection development practices in special collections; experience in teaching or bibliographic instruction; and evidence of research or creative achievement.

FIRST SCREENING DATE: May 28, 2009
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Assistant Librarian, Winterthur Library

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Librarian

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for maintaining intellectual access through electronic records to materials in the Printed Book and Periodical Collection via the integrated library system. In collaboration with the supervisor, the Assistant Librarian is responsible for the planning and supervision of all technical services operations for the Printed Book and Periodical Collection, original cataloging for Printed Book and Periodical Collection materials, and digital projects in the Printed Book and Periodical Collection. As a team player in the library department she/he will assist in staffing the reference desk and perform other duties and special projects as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum education: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum knowledge/skills: Good knowledge of current cataloging standards, AACR2, MARC, LCSH, and OCLC systems and functions. Familiarity with non-MARC metadata schemes. Good knowledge of rare book cataloging and cataloging special formats. Detail-oriented, organized, good interpersonal & communication skills, ability to prioritize competing tasks. Must be able to stoop or bend to reach books on lower shelves, must be able to reach books on upper shelves using library stools. Must be able to lift books up to 15 pounds for shelving, and push full book carts. Must be able to tolerate temperatures of 60-65 degrees for short periods. Minimum experience: 2 years professional library experience, preferably in an academic or special library, including cataloging experience and experience using an integrated library system.

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Reference Librarian, Savannah College of Art & Design

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Job Title: Reference Librarian
Organization: Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah
Location: Savannah, Georgia,
Description:

SCAD-Savannah seeks qualified applicants for a reference librarian position. The main responsibilities include assisting patrons in the use of information sources, bibliography instruction, library orientations and research workshops to individuals and classes, and creation of instructional materials. Qualified applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an ALA accredited MLS degree, an undergraduate degree in a subject discipline taught at SCAD and reference experience. Demonstration of traditional and electronic information resources along with working knowledge of effective search strategies.

Application Information:Please submitt your resume to www.scadjobs.com for consideration.

Visual Resources Curator, Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA)

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Dickinson College – Visual Resources Curator

General Description/Position Summary
10-month (salary paid over 12); start July 1, 2009.
This position is within the Department of Art & Art History.  The Visual Resources Collection is in the process of converting to digital format.  The slide collection was formed to support teaching in the Art & Art History department; the digital collection will likewise support the same department as well as the broader College community.  The Visual Resources Curator reports to the department Chair, and will interface with the department of Academic Technology in developing a college-wide visual database system. The Art & Art History department is comprised of 10 faculty (full-time and part-time).
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Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian, University of Vermont Libraries

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Job Title: Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian
Organization: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington, Vermont,
Description: Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian /Library Assistant Professor – University of Vermont Libraries

The University of Vermont Libraries’ Center for Digital Initiatives (CDI, http://cdi.uvm.edu/) seeks a detail-oriented, innovative, and energetic librarian for the position of Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian. The Institute for Museum and Library Services has recently awarded the University of Vermont a 24-month grant to continue development of the Libraries’ digital initiatives. The main goal of this grant is to build a user community for the CDI that will engage as active participants in the development of the CDI and the content and services it provides. The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will provide expertise and leadership in the creation and maintenance of metadata for digital content acquired or created by the CDI. The Digital Initiatives Metadata Librarian will help to develop, refine, and implement policies, procedures, workflows, and metadata standards for the CDI; manage digitization projects; and participate in the overall management of the CDI.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides expertise and leadership in the creation and maintenance of metadata for digital content acquired or created by the CDI; provides descriptive, technical, and structural metadata for digital content; evaluates and maintains quality control of metadata operations; trains and supports metadata staff; maintains documentation on metadata best practices; analyzes metadata needs and provides estimated metadata costs and timeline for proposed projects; designs, implements, and manages project workflows;collaborates with CDI and Libraries staff in selection of digital projects and content; participates in the management of the CDI; promotes and reports on CDI activities to local, regional, and national communities; represents the CDI in professional and campus organizations and initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; experience with metadata work on digital projects; experience with XML.; experience with standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas, such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD and TEI; knowledge of MARC; familiarity with controlled vocabularies, such as LCSH, AAT, LCTGM, GNIS, and TGN; demonstrated project management experience; excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to professional achievement and growth; commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of digital asset management systems; demonstrated understanding of preservation metadata, such as PREMIS; experience in crosswalking, normalizing, and transforming xml metadata; working knowledge of XSLT.

SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: Qualifications should merit appointment at the rank of library assistant professor (non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $49,191 for this position. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual paid vacation. Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 15, 2009. Apply on line at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. Job Requisition Number = 032645.  Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer.

Residency Librarian, Towson University

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Instructional Technology Consultant for the Arts, Mount Holyoke College

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Job Title: Instructional Technology Consultant for the Arts
Organization: Mount Holyoke College LITS
Location: South Hadley, Massachusetts,
Description:

The Library, Information and Technology Services (LITS) Division at Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing integrated information and technology services and resources that enable students, faculty, and staff to creatively and productively advance the College’s academic, administrative, and co-curricular goals.

Reporting to the Director of Research and Instructional Support (RIS), the Instructional Technology Consultant for the Arts collaborates with a blended group of librarians and instructional technologists who together provide library research and instructional technology services and resources responsive to College teaching, learning, and research needs.

Responsibilities include actively partnering with faculty to promote and support the effective integration of library research and technology skills and tools in the academic program; serve as liaison to the Art and Art History Department, Architectural Studies, Dance, and Film Studies Departments.  Provide instructional technology consultation at service points in the Art Department’s slide library, computer lab and LITS; provide leadership and support for the pedagogical use of moving images including videography, video editing, and animation; design, develop, and deliver effective learning opportunities for faculty and students; contribute to the collaborative process to develop and maintain the collection of information resources in all formats with specific responsibility for Art and Art History.

Qualifications/Skills include Masters degree in the visual arts or the history of the visual arts, preferred, but we welcome and will consider otherwise qualified candidates with credentials   that support the requirements of the position such as a MLS, instructional technology, or instructional design degree.  Experience integrating images from a variety of sources including ARTstor, commercial vendors, and individual and departmental collections in support of teaching and research; working knowledge of copyright issues; experience with digital image collection tools and repositories and presentation tools; experience with  learning management systems in support of the arts; experience with video and animation tools such as Final Cut Pro, Flash, Maya, and Motion and their use for creative expression and teaching; ability to imagine effective ways to integrate faculty research using still and moving images into the curriculum; excellent oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Mount Holyoke College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

More information and online application at: http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu

Application Information:More information and online application at: http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu