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ArLiSNAP Job Posting Liaison: Call for Volunteer(s)

Posted by Bryan Loar on November 16, 2009

All,

Since August of 2008, Meredith Kahn has done a wonderful job for ArLiSNAP by locating and posting employment opportunities.

We’d like to give you the opportunity to take Meredith’s place as she moves on.  Please send emails of interest to Bryan Loar (bryan[at]theloars[dot]com) and/or Tracy Bergstrom (tbergstr[at]nd[dot]edu).

Sincerely,

Bryan Loar & Tracy Bergstrom, ArLiSNAP co-moderators

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Librarian, New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury Campus)

Posted by Meredith Kahn on November 12, 2009

[via LISjobs.com]

Job Title: Librarian
Organization: NYIT
Location: Brookville, New York,
Description: NYIT has the following two positions available: Librarian New York Institute of Technology seeks a full time Librarian for its Art & Architecture Library. Reporting to the Director of Branch Services, the Librarian works as a member of a collaborative staff providing information and collection content services in support of the university’s architecture, design and arts programs; provides reference, research and instructional services, both traditional and electronic; participates in faculty outreach; designs, delivers and assesses special and ongoing projects related to the collection and web-based projects; assists with circulation desk coverage, serials management and other library operations; identifies and promotes new digital resources and provides instructional services to students and faculty. Candidates must possess an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. In addition, a degree in art history along with university academic library experience is preferred, but will consider candidates with applied background. The successful candidate is required to have competencies in a full range of print and electronic services in the arts and related areas along with excellent organizational/time management skills, and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent public services in a university academic environment. Temporary FT/PT opportunity available during search which may lead to full time hire. For immediate consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to chendea@nyit.edu We will contact only those persons selected for further consideration. EOE

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Access Services Librarian, Savannah College of Art and Design

Posted by Meredith Kahn on November 9, 2009

[via LISjobs.com]

Job Title: Access Services Librarian
Organization: Savannah College of Art and Design
Location: Savannah, Georgia,
Description:

SCAD Savannah seeks qualified applicants for the Jen Library access services librarian position. The person in this position is responsible for overseeing all operations of the circulation desk, including reserves; supervising work-study students; and maintaining library stacks. In addition, some reference desk hours are assigned. Qualifications required include an ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree; an undergraduate or graduate degree in art, art history, design or related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of integrated library systems; familiarity with current copyright compliance issues; three years of library supervisory experience; and access services experience in an academic or public library setting, including some reference experience.

[Note: this add did not contain any information about where to send applications. SCAD human resources site can be found here.]

 

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Free Webcasts from the MCN Annual Conference

Posted by hrkoopmans on October 29, 2009

Interesting (and FREE!) professional development opportunity:

The Museum Computer Network is pleased to announce that five MCN 2009 sessions will be webcast live, free of charge. MCN 2009 takes place week after next in Portland, Oregon.

The webcasts will be on Thursday and Friday, November 12 and 13. We’ll use Twitter to harvest online questions during Q&A in those sessions, which are:

Museum Data Exchange

Tweets to Sweeten Collaborations for Archives, Libraries, and Museums

Libraries, Archives, and Museums: From Collaboration to Convergence

Ramping Up while Scaling Down: Strategic Innovation in Challenging Times

2009 Conference Roundup Roundtable

http://www.mcn.edu/mcn2009online has more information.
Short URL http://bit.ly/mcn09oL leads to the same page.

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Architectural Librarian, SmithGroup (Washington, DC)

Posted by Meredith Kahn on October 20, 2009

[via ALA JobList]

Architectural Librarian
SmithGroup,
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: Not Specified
Status: Full-time
Posted: 10/20/09
Deadline: 11/25/09
SmithGroup, Inc. (www.smithgroup.com), a nationally recognized, award-winning architectural, engineering, interior design, and planning firm is looking for a Librarian to manage our architecture/design library and information resources. The library collection is an eclectic mix of industry-specific building product information, technical literature, serials, general reference works and material samples, constituting one of the largest collections in the DC metro area. The library lends full-time support to the work of approximately 170 staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Librarian to perform various responsibilities including:

- Managing and directing implementation and organization of the library
- Developing library usage guidelines and procedures for collection development and maintenance, circulation and research requests
- Developing and improving employee accessibility to library materials and information
- Assisting employees in locating resources, answering inquiries and researching information
- Selecting, ordering, cataloging and classifying library materials
- Working with leadership of all disciplines to grow library resources and services to support business information needs
- Maintaining library web presence by providing design and content for online users
- Coordinating with vendors for in-house presentations

Applicants should have a Masters of Library/Information Science. Experience in a corporate library in an architecture or engineering setting is preferable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as the ability to effectively work with all levels of management and staff.

Email hr@ma.smithgroup.com to apply for this job.

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Archivist, Indianapolis Museum of Art

Posted by Meredith Kahn on October 5, 2009

[via SLIS Careers]

Archivist

Date posted: Sept. 30, 2009

State: Indiana

Job description:

The Indianapolis Museum of Art seeks a full-time Archivist to establish an archives program for the museum. Reporting to the Head of Libraries and Archives, the successful candidate will join a team of talented staff working in a highly collaborative environment. Primary job responsibilities for this position include:

• Conducting an inventory and appraisal of existing archival collections
• Developing guidelines, policies, and procedures for archives management, including the creation of internal forms for handling archives requests
• Implementing an arrangement and description program in a manner consistent with standard professional practices
• Ensuring the effective preservation, access, and security of archival collections, as well as determining plans for their short and long-term storage
• Facilitating the online access, implementation, and prioritization of digital projects
• Active participation in identifying funding for special projects
• Collaboration with library staff in contributing original cataloging of archival records
• Education and training of museum staff on the archives program
• Recommendations for a museum-wide records management policy
• Assisting with departmental budgets and with the creation of a collection development policy for the museum archives

JOB QUALIFICATIONS*:
• Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration or specialization in archival management. Archival certification and background in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field preferred
• At least two years of professional experience processing archival collections
• Experience in the planning and implementation of online access to archival collections
• Working knowledge of practices and techniques of archival descriptive standards, particularly EAD, as well as preservation practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly explain archives issues to museum staff and the public
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing 40-45 lbs.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience working with the public in a reference setting preferred
To apply, please e-mail your credentials to hr@imamuseum.org, or via fax: 317-920-2655, or mail: 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208

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Digital Assets, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, University of Texas at Austin

Posted by Meredith Kahn on October 5, 2009

[via ALA JobList]

Digital Assets, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Fine Arts Library
University of Texas Libraries – The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Libraries seeks an enthusiastic and creative information professional to become the Digital Assets, Instruction, and Outreach Librarian. The successful candidate is responsible for instruction, outreach and managing digital assets for the Fine Arts Library. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to build strong faculty relationships with the College of Fine Arts and across campus in regards to digital asset management and services, organize and strengthen the Fine Arts Library instruction program, and build a lively and diverse outreach program. The successful candidate will facilitate patrons’ image discovery and use by providing general reference, instruction, and orientation to digital asset resources, tools, and technologies including DASe and ARTstor. The successful candidate will work closely with catalogers, database managers, and reformatting technicians. The successful candidate will develop and run the instruction program, coordinating course integrated library instruction sessions, related tours, and staff training on new resources and technology. The successful candidate will coordinate external communications for the Fine Arts Library, including publications, publicity, and participate in exhibit and event development and serves as liaison to the University of Texas Community and to the wider Austin community. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, and proactive. The position reports to the Head Librarian, Fine Arts Library, The University of Texas Libraries.

The Fine Arts Library is located in the Doty Fine Arts Building in the heart of the College of Fine Arts. Collections and services support the research and teaching of the College of Fine Arts which includes art, music, theatre and dance and audiovisual services for the entire campus community. Fine Arts Library digital assets include an image collection, an audio archive, and other discrete collections.

For a complete job description including requirements, salary information and application instructions, visit http://www.lib.utexas.edu/admin/employment/librFAL.html.

The University of Texas has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Transitional Librarian, Speed Art Museum (Louisville, KY)

Posted by Meredith Kahn on September 24, 2009

[via VRA Job Opps]

Transitional Librarian (Grant Funded 12-month appointment)

The Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Kentucky seeks candidates for full time temporary librarian to oversee the transition of the library including: coordinating cataloguing of the Speed Museum Library’s Core Resource Collection; transferring volumes to the University of Louisville (UofL) Library; and deaccessioning of remaining volumes.  Librarian will manage the library provide assistance with available resources.

Primary responsibilities include writing and implementing policies and procedures for transition of library holdings; documenting process; managing development of Core Resource Collection to be housed at the Museum; coordinating transfer of volumes to UofL; coordinating sale of volumes approved for deaccessioning; managing routine aspects of the Museum’s library; and planning organization, housing, and accessibility of archives.

Qualifications: degree in Library Science (equivalent training and experience), MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program preferred; two-years experience, preferably in an art library; experience in library transitions, including developing limited resource collection, and deaccessioning; knowledge of art history and museum practices, familiarity with archival practice preferred; strong interpersonal and oral and written communication.  Reading knowledge of Western European language desired.

For complete posting and application instructions go to:
http://www.speedmuseum.org/employment_opportunities.html

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Associate Special Collections Cataloger, Getty Research Institute

Posted by Meredith Kahn on September 24, 2009

[via UCLA Job Listings]

Associate Special Collections Cataloger, The Getty Research Institute
Requisition: 3193

This is a limited-term position through April 31, 2011. The Associate Special Collections Cataloger is responsible for the arrangement and description of special collections materials related to the visual arts, with an emphasis on cataloging video art. Responsibilities may also include metadata creation for digitization projects. GRI special collections include archives and manuscripts, drawings, prints, rare photographs and architectural collections, as well as a vast archive of video art and associated papers that span the early history of the medium.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLIS degree with specialization in cataloging or archival studies strongly preferred; academic background in contemporary art history or related field, advanced degree preferred; excellent writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to work independently with attention to detail; reading knowledge of at least one language other than English preferred; experience in archival processing and description as well as cataloging moving-image or other non-book materials according to national and international metadata standards (AACR2, AMIM, MARC, DACS, EAD, etc.); proficiency with OCLC Connexion and Archivists Toolkit or other data management systems.

To apply, send resume along with salary history and requirements to: The J. Paul Getty Trust, Attn: Human Resources/GRI Cataloger, 1200 Getty Center Drive Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Or email jobs@getty.edu and indicate “GRI Cataloger” in the subject line. EOE.

Veronica Leute
Human Resources Coordinator
The J. Paul Getty Trust
Phone 310-440-6102
Fax 310-440-7720

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Humanities Librarian, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Posted by Meredith Kahn on September 23, 2009

[via ALA JobList]

University of Oklahoma Libraries,
Norman, Oklahoma
Salary: $25,000 – $49,999
Status: Full-time
Posted: 09/23/09
Deadline:
Humanities Librarian
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma
Library Faculty Vacancy

POSITION: Humanities Librarian

DUTIES: The Humanities Librarian plays an important role in the delivery of the University of Oklahoma Libraries’ reference and outreach services. Reporting to the Head of Reference and Outreach Services, this position will develop liaison relationships with student groups, faculty members, and campus departments; collaborate with others to develop innovative ways to meet users’ needs; and work with faculty and staff to evaluate and analyze usage and user trends to support future planning and development. The position includes diverse general and subject-oriented professional activities, including individual and group research consultation, undergraduate and graduate instruction in the effective use of information resources, and collection development in the humanities. This position requires a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Depending on future organizational needs, position duties may be adjusted. 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: ALA-accredited Masters degree in library or information science; undergraduate or graduate degree in the humanities; a minimum of one year of recent professional public service experience in an academic library, including experience in reference, instruction, and collection development; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment; evidence of planning and project management skills; and reading knowledge of at least one foreign language (ancient or modern).

DESIRABLE: Experience in providing outreach services in academic libraries; experience with relevant Web 2.0 technologies and social networking tools; advanced degree in the humanities; evidence of scholarly research or creative achievement.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position go to http://libraries.ou.edu/jobs/.

SCREENING WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SEARCH WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY: $42,000

APPLICATION: Send letter of application, addressing how your experiences relate to the position duties and qualifications, along with resume, a list of publications, and the names of three references, including current supervisor to: Rhonda Cannon, Assistant Dean of Libraries for Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Oklahoma, 401 W. Brooks, Room 212 NW, Norman, OK 73019, or email rhondacannon@ou.edu. Please identify current supervisor on your list of references.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE WOMEN AND MINORITY APPLICANTS.

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