Catalog Reference Librarian – Art Institute of Chicago

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO is seeking a Catalog Reference Librarian who will catalog and classify new materials in all languages for the Libraries’ collection; provide scheduled reference service; other duties in technical services department as assigned.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL have a MLS; working knowledge of at least one European language; familiarity with cataloging principles and tools including AACR, LCSH, USMARC formats, and LCC; and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing environment. Preferred: previous experience cataloging at a professional level; experience with OCLC, Millennium, and the Macintosh operating system; NACO experience; and familiarity with standard reference tools in the fields of art history and architecture.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to:

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S. Michigan

Employment Services MC/490

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.

Cataloger and Metadata Librarian – Moore College of Art & Design

Connelly Library is a small academic art library providing resources and services to a diverse and vibrant community. We offer an excellent opportunity to play an important role in the continued expansion of collections and services in a unique environment.

Reporting to the Library Director, the Cataloger and Metadata Librarian ensures that all library resources are processed in an accurate and timely manner and made available to the Moore community via the online catalog.

We seek an energetic, experienced and service oriented individual.

Responsibilities:
· Create copy and original cataloging for a variety of formats, using LC classifications, AACR2rev, LCSH, Marc formats, and OCLC Connexion.
· Experience with Innovative Integrated Library Systems, maintain and upgrade bibliographic, authority and holdings records.
· Participate in all aspects of circulation desk activities as needed.
· Provide library instruction as needed.
· Working cooperatively with library staff and other professionals participates in the revision and creation of policies, procedures, and special projects that include the blending of traditional library activities with digital initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLS, and 3 years cataloging experience. A demonstrated knowledge of Innovative Integrated Library Systems in an academic, research or public library. Working knowledge of MAC and PC software applications. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong planning and project management skills.

EOE

Application Information:

Interested candidates submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:

Moore College of Art and Design
Attn: Human Resources Manager
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: HR@moore.edu Fax: 215-568-1773

http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/item.asp?ID=35016

Digital Resource Support Specialist – Smith College

Smith College seeks an individual seeking a job that combines a love for the visual arts with technology in teaching and learning. Educational Technology Services is hiring a Digital Resource Support Specialist to work with the Art Department and Imaging Center.

Responsibilities: Support and train faculty and students to use the College’s imaging tools for use in their classes; manage the image databases, including making recommendations for improvement; assist faculty when technology problems arise in labs and classrooms; work with other ETS staff on technology projects related to teaching and learning.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year’s relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Strong knowledge of imaging software and relational databases.  Expertise with Luna Insight, ARTstor, and File
Maker Pro preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Forward a resume and cover letter to: Digital Resources Specialist Search, Smith College, Information Technology Services, 12 Stoddard Hall, Northampton, MA  01063.  Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

Hourly Librarian II (or Librarian I in training) – The New York Public Library

This is an hourly Librarian II (or Librarian I on a training basis) position, temporary for six months.Under the general supervision of the Librarian III, catalogs original designs, artwork and prints. Performs original and copy cataloging in OCLC, and updates records in local Innovative Interfaces system, CATNYP. Produces MARC records in accordance with local and national standards. Creates authority records for personal names and corporate entities not found in the Library of Congress Name Authority File. Identifies conservation needs. Consults as needed with appropriate NYPL archival, conservation and cataloging staff. Performs related duties as required.
Required Experience

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Master’s degree or undergraduate degree in art, dance or dance history preferred. Successfully demonstrated professional experience required for appointment at the Librarian II level. Successfully demonstrated professional cataloging or archival processing experience, including original cataloging. Successfully demonstrated professional knowledge of dance history. Successfully demonstrated experience with AACR2, MARC formats, LC subject headings, LC cataloging policies and practices, and/or artworks cataloging resources. Successfully demonstrated ability to work in a computer-cataloging environment; experience with OCLC and CATNYP (Innovative interfaces) preferred. Successfully demonstrated ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and work effectively with staff at all levels. Successfully demonstrated organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Successfully demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, judgment and ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Successfully demonstrated computer skills, including MS Word and Excel. Demonstrated experience handling and cataloging original artworks preferred.

Education Requirements

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies. Master’s degree or undergraduate degree in art, dance or dance history preferred.

Location

Manhattan

Job Type

Temporary

Reference No.

LM-L2DAN

Contact

HR Dept job code: LM-L2DAN
The New York Public Library
188 Madison Ave., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
Phone: 212-592-7300
Fax: 212-592-7327

Email:  lsresumes@nypl.org

WebSite:  www.nypl.org

Library Information

The Jerome Robbins Dance Division of The New York Public Library is the largest and most comprehensive archive in the world devoted to the documentation of dance. Chronicling the art of dance in all its manifestations – ballet, ethnic, modern, social, and folk – the division is much more than a library in the usual sense of the word. It is part museum, part film production center, and part consulting service to the professional dance community. It preserves the history of dance by gathering diverse written, visual, and aural resources, and it works to ensure the art forms continuity through an active documentation program.

Posting Date

June 15, 2007

Art and Architecture Librarian – Pratt Institute

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries, the Art and Architecture Librarian provides high-quality services in subject areas related to Pratt’s art and architecture collection. Responsibilities include collection development in architecture, fashion and industrial design; instruction; committee and task force work within and outside the Library; serving as liaison to the Schools of Art and Design and Architecture; and other activities deemed necessary for the smooth provision of information services. This is a full-time twelve (12) month per year tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate professor rank. Some evening hours are required.
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Web Designer / Digital Imagist, Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia has an opening for a combo web
designer/digital image cataloguer.  The position is 70% in web services
(that’s the “web designer” part), and 30% in the public relations
office.

Job details are at

http://www.lynchburg.edu/Documents/HR/Jobs/Pcptwebima.htm

Lynchburg College employment page is

http://www.lynchburg.edu/employment.xml

Also mentioned in an email forward: web design portfolio required and XSLT talent and flash experience preferred.

Visual and Digital Materials Archivist, Atlanta

Visual and Digital Materials Archivist

Georgia Institute of Technology Library and Information Center

Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to collect and preserve architectural drawings and to foster a relationship with the College of Architecture. The secondary purpose is to collect and preserve photographs and digital materials. Reporting to the Head, Archives and Records Management Department, the visual and digital materials archivist at Georgia Tech is responsible for identifying and collecting visual (architectural drawings and photographs) and digital visual materials. Arrange and describe visual (architectural drawings and photographs) and digital materials. Create finding aids and other descriptions in appropriate mark up text and post them to the website. Manage digital visual materials (architectural drawings and photographs) stored in the Archives’ dark archive. Provide reference service on the Archives Department reference desk. Develop processing plan in coordination with other departmental archivists to determine appropriate levels of description and analysis. Maintain accurate and timely information on copyright pertaining to the use of visual materials. Provide and supervise production of images for patron use.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, master’s degree in archival administration, or equivalent advanced degree. Minimum three years of archival experience with visual material (photographs and/or architectural drawings) processes. Requires working knowledge of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Dublin Core, Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT), as well as other related archival descriptive standards; knowledge of the preservation needs of archival collections; experience providing reference assistance. Understanding of issues related to digital archival materials such as digital conversion and intellectual property issues. Also requires ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; excellent organizational skills, accuracy attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; supervisor skills; and demonstrated interest in professional activities. Must be able to lift 40 pound boxes.

Preferred: MLIS or equivalent degree with architecture-related experience. Knowledge of preservation needs of architectural drawings and numerous copying processes.

Salary and Benefits:

Appointments will be made at the Archivist I (entry-level) or Archivist II level. Appointment level and salary are based on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary for Archivist I is $42,000. Archivists are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/ page to view the benefits package.

Environment:

As an ARL library supporting an institution with nearly 5,000 graduate students and over $300 million per year in research activity, Georgia Tech provides an environment that will challenge and engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to capture and manage intellectual content. Through its dynamic team of librarians and technologists, the Library’s Technology and Resource Services Division provides the operations needed to maintain the information resources required to support an exceptionally energetic academic enterprise.

The Library and Information Center, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute’s instructional and research programs. The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, students, and staff is one of the nation’s outstanding universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an ever-increasing number of databases, electronic books and electronic journals.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references to:

Sharon Baines, SPHR HR Officer Library and Information Center Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0900 sharon.baines@library.gatech.edu