Webinar, virtual pre-conference, conference sign-up
Posted: May 23, 2012 Filed under: ALA, ArLiSNAP, Opportunities: Conferences, Professional Associations, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: conferences, webinars Leave a comment »See educational opportunities, such as CFP, workshops, events, webinars, etc.? Please email Braegan Abernethy (bcabernethy[at]gmail[dot]com) or Emilee Mathews (mathewse[at]indiana[dot]edu) to get them posted here.
For ongoing opportunities and deadlines, please visit the new Educational Opportunities Calendar.
Free Webinar > Copyright Series: Interview with Cable Green, Creative Commons
May 24, 2011 (Thursday) at 2:00 pm ET
Guest: Cable Green, Director of Global Learning, Creative Commons
Registration Link Available Via
ALCTS ALA Annual preconference: “The How and Why of Research: What Is the Rock in Your Shoe?”
June 12 – 14, 2012.
All sessions begin at 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central and 11 a.m. Pacific time.
This virtual preconference provides insight and guidance into the world of research, encouraging attendees to discover the research possibilities inherent in their daily work. Find out how valid research questions can grow out of practical professional quandaries. Learn how to choose appropriate questions to investigate, how to design effective research strategies and explore avenues for sharing results with colleagues. Demystify the research process and be encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in the discipline. This virtual preconference is aimed at librarians entering the profession and/or new to the research process.
This virtual preconference is comprised of three one-hour sessions:
Tuesday, June 12
“Avoiding the Research Rubbish Bin: How to Begin a Research Project” with Allyson Carlyle, University of Washington Information School.
Wednesday, June 13
“From Curiosity to Concept: Developing a Research Plan from Everyday Library Issues” with Steven A. Knowlton, University of Memphis.
Thursday, June 14
“Bringing your Work to Press: The Peer Review Process” with Sandy Roe, Illinois State University and editor, Cataloging and Classification Quarterly.
Visit the “How and Why” page on the ALCTS website.
Registration is open now. Individual sessions for each preconference are $39 for ALCTS members, $49 for non-members, $99 for groups and, as always, free to LIS students. A discounted rate is available if you want to register for all the sessions included in each preconference: $95 for ALCTS members, $118 for non-members and $258 for groups. Register through ALA Online Learning.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Continuing Education, jreese@ala.org.
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color early bird registration closes at midnight June 13
Early bird registration for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC), Sept. 19-23 in Kansas City, Mo., closes Wednesday June 13.
JCLC is a conference for everyone—with engaging speakers, special events and more than 70 concurrent sessions exploring issues of diversity in libraries and how they affect the ethnic communities who use our services! Early bird registration provides attendees with the best rates for this exciting event. For complete details, visit http://jclc-conference.org.
JCLC is an experience like no other! Emmy® winner Sonia Manzano, voted one of the most influential Hispanics byPeople en Espanol for her work playing Maria on “Sesame Street,” will welcome attendees at the opening keynote. Author, director and activist Jamal Joseph will join JCLC as the closing general session speaker. There will be numerous opportunities to network and socialize, including an opening reception at the beautiful Kansas City Public Library’s central branch.
Under the theme, “Gathering at the Waters: Celebrating Stories and Embracing Communities,” JCLC provides a unique setting for learning with three pre-conferences and more than 70 concurrent sessions in five tracks—Advocacy, Outreach and Collaboration; Collections, Programs and Services; Deep Diversity and Cultural Exchange; Leadership, Management and Organizational Development; and Technology and Innovation. Author luncheons will allow attendees to get up close and personal with award-winning authors, including Lauren Myracle, Sharon Flake, Da Chen and David Treuer. A busy exhibit hall will feature the latest from library vendors and partners.
The Crown Center, the city within a city located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, will offer attendees the luxurious accommodations of the Westin Kansas City and Sheraton Kansas City, along with three levels of great shopping, dining and entertainment. Hotel rates start at $139.
JCLC is sponsored by the five associations of ethnic librarians—the American Indian Library Association (AILA), the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. The first Joint Conference was held in Dallas in 2006.
More information may be found at http://jclc-conference.org.
Job Posting: Archives Assistant, Indianapolis Museum of Art (F/T, Temporary)
Posted: May 18, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via SILS Jobs
ARCHIVES ASSISTANT(S)
Reports To: Archivist
Basic Work Week: 37.5 hrs/wk Monday – Friday
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
*Full-time temporary grant-funded Archives Assistant(s)
(Two positions open, one 18 month project and one 24 month project)
Responsible for converting archival materials to digital format using a high-resolution scanner and a digital camera for the IMA Archives Miller House and Garden Collection
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Properly handle fragile and rare archival materials
- Support the preparation of materials for scanning
- Scan and photograph archival materials and import in photo software; edit images as required using provided software (Silverfast, Photoshop, etc.)
- Upload images and enter metadata into Nuxeo (image repository)
- Enter descriptive metadata into Archon (an archives management system)
- Calibrate all components of scanner and computer work station on a regular basis
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Ability to work effectively with supervision and as part of a team
- Sensitivity to and experience handling archival materials
- Ability to operate a computer, scanner and digital camera
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop preferred
- Working knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet and database software applications preferred
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
- Experience doing research or knowledge of historical research preferred
- Interest in/knowledge of design and/or architecture preferred
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. To apply, please e-mail your resume and a letter of interest to: hr@imamuseum.org or fax to Human Resources at 317-920-2655. No phone calls, please. The IMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Posting: Catalog Librarian, Maryland Institute College of Art
Posted: May 18, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via LibGig Jobs
Catalog Librarian, Maryland Institute College of Art
Job Description:
The Catalog Librarian will provide access to the collections of the Decker Library through the online catalog. This position will provide accurate online cataloging records for library holdings. These records include uniform searchable access points for authors, titles, series and subjects. This position will be responsible for the integrity of online cataloging records and library holdings. The Catalog Librarian will administer Cataloging and Serials modules of the SIRSI Online Cataloging System. The position reports directly to the Director of Decker Library.
Duties include:
- Provide online bibliographic records for all Decker Library acquisitions through derivative or original cataloging
- Replace or remove missing titles from online catalog
- Correct bibliographic descriptions (including author and subject headings) to improve searching functionality of the online catalog ; correct errors in call numbers to improve functionality of shelf browsing; correct or add item ID’s to allow book circulation
- Develop and revise local cataloging policy in accordance with policies of Library of Congress, The American Library Association and OCLC; update and maintain Decker Library Cataloging Manual
- Instruct Reference and MRC staff in editing of bibliographic records to be added to the collections
- Monitor SIRSI and cataloging listservs and blogs (e.g. AUTOCAT, RDA Blog) and attend conferences and webinars for applicable information
- Oversee changes to SIRSI Cataloging and Serials modules as needed
- Provide assistance at Reference Desk and Circulation Desk as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Knowledge of: Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., rev; familiarity with FRBR and RDA (Resource Description & Access); Library of Congress authority, cataloging, subject analysis and classification rules and policies; USMARC bibliographic and holdings formats; SIRSI administrative system;
- A broad knowledge of art and art history in order to analyze subject matter and assign proper access points and call numbers
- General knowledge of manual and online reference tools
- General knowledge of circulation commands and policies.
- Excellent computer skills required for use of SIRSI, OCLC Connexion Client, RDA Toolkit, and LC Classification Web
- Knowledge of Microsoft Applications
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to keep abreast of changes in national and international cataloging policies and apply them locally as needed
- Ability to explain complicated information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work amicably with colleagues and library patrons
- Successful Candidate will be required to complete a full background check
Qualifications:
- MLS from ALA accredited institution or equivalent in experience
- Minimum of 3 years original cataloging experience at an academic institution; background in fine art and/or art history; bibliographic knowledge of at least one western European language (German, French, and/or Italian)
Valued but not required:
- MA or BA in art history, or an MFA or BFA in fine art, or similar educational background and experience.
Additional Information:
Salary: negotiable and commensurate with experience; includes extensive benefits package.
A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcement will remain open until position is filled.
AA/EOE
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, please apply online include a letter of interest with desired salary, current resume, and 3 professional references.
No phone calls.
Should you experience any difficulty with, or have questions concerning the online application process please refer to Interview Exchange’s Frequently Asked Questions or submit a Help Ticket to the Help Desk.
Full posting and link to application
Job Posting: Visual Resources Librarian, Reed College, Portland (OR)
Posted: May 18, 2012 Filed under: ArLiSNAP, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via Latest ALA Joblistings
Deadline to Apply: May 29, 2012
Visual Resources Librarian
A full-time, permanent position reporting to the library’s director of research services. Manages a collection of over 100,000 digital images as well as 110,000 analog images. Supports daily teaching and long-term research needs of art department faculty (four art history and four studio art) and digital image needs of the interdisciplinary humanities program and other academic departments. Collaborates with the art faculty, library digital assets staff, and computing and information services to create and maintain metadata, organize and preserve digital collections, and facilitate use of visual resource collections for group instruction and individual research. Manages on-site image production. Administers the visual resources collection budget and trains and supervises student assistants. Contributes to the creation, maintenance, and evaluation of web content and services. Coordinates selection, purchasing, processing and licensing of material that support the study and teaching of art in all formats. We seek energetic candidates who welcome the opportunity to play a leadership role in providing library services in an intensely academic community.
Minimum qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science and a M.A. or B.A. in art history, architecture, visual studies or a related field.
- At least 2 years experience with a visual resources collection or related position, including experience in managing digital collections and relational databases.
Desirable qualifications:
- Strong background in digital imaging.
- Experience with collection management and presentation software such as CONTENTdm, EmbARK, MDID, or Luna Insight.
- Knowledge of copyright issues related to image collection management.
- Supervisory experience. Background or experience in supporting diverse populations of faculty and students.
To apply, please submit a letter of introduction discussing your qualifications, along with your resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references and a completed Reed Application for Employment form (original or scanned) via email to: library-application@reed.edu.
The Reed Application for Employment is located at: http://www.reed.edu/human_resources/staffsearch/index.html
Equal Opportunity Employer
Classification: Visual Resources Librarian
Salary Range: $49,989 – $77,484
CFPs, Webinars, and more! This week’s Educational Opportunities
Posted: May 16, 2012 Filed under: ArLiSNAP, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations, Workshops Leave a comment »See educational opportunities, such as CFP, workshops, events, webinars, etc.? Please email Braegan Abernethy (bcabernethy[at]gmail[dot]com) or Emilee Mathews (mathewse[at]indiana[dot]edu) to get them posted here.
For ongoing opportunities and deadlines, please visit the new Educational Opportunities Calendar.
ALCTS webinar: Archival Materials: Using RDA with DACS
Date: May 30, 2012
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.
Description: Overview of RDA provisions related to archival collections, including both bibliographic and authority records. Explores the possible connections between RDA and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), and their potential application as supplementary standards.
Who Should Attend? Attendees should have some understanding of archival cataloging practices and a desire to learn more about archival cataloging rules.
For additional information and links to registration, please click on the following link:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/cat/053012
ARLIS/NA Pasadena Conference 2013: CALL FOR PROPOSALS – Papers, Sessions and Workshops
Proposals for Papers, Sessions and Workshops are now being accepted for The 41st Annual Conference of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) to be held on April 25-29, 2013 in Pasadena, California. We welcome submissions from librarians, visual and media resource specialists, archivists, curators, museum professionals, educators, artists, designers, architects, historians, researchers, practitioners and others.
The submission deadline is Friday June 22, 2012.
The conference theme, Crafting Our Future, is inspired by Pasadena’s renowned arts and crafts heritage and emphasizes the importance of building upon our past as we actively shape the future of art librarianship.
Individuals and groups are invited to submit proposals that will elicit critical exchange and debate and support opportunities for interaction between participants, as well as those that offer practical advice and solutions to the many challenges facing the profession.
Further information regarding papers, sessions, and workshops can be found within the detailed online submission forms.
Call for Proposals – Papers and Sessions, online submission form: www.surveymonkey.com/s/PAS2013PapersSessions
Call for Proposals – Workshops, online submission form: www.surveymonkey.com/s/PAS2013Workshops
Crafting proposals: Pasadena and beyond
Friday, May 25, 2012
2PM Eastern | 1PM Central | 12PM Mountain | 11AM Pacific
*Chat URL to be announced the morning of May 25th on ARLIS-L*
Guests:
Sarah Sherman, Getty Research Institute; 2013 Conference Program Co-Chair
Cathy Billings, Brandy Library & Art Center; 2013 Conference Program Co-Chair
Nedda Ahmed, Georgia State University
Tony White, Maryland Institute College of Art
Moderator: Emilee Mathews, Indiana University; ARLISNAP Education Liaison
ARLISNAP and the Professional Development-Education Subcommittee are pleased to present a Lunchtime Chat on developing conference proposals. We hope you will join us for a lively and informative discussion about
- approaches to refining research interests into a presentation at a specific venue (conference, symposia, webinar or other presentation format)
- presentation formats and the work behind the scenes in the fit between presenter, topic, format, and theme
- tips for less-experienced ARLISians interested in developing themselves as researchers, scholars, and contributors to the field
This chat is geared towards anyone curious about how to become more involved in presenting research. Bring your questions! We also welcome more experienced ARLISians to share their experiences and tips related to the topic.
For more information about Lunchtime Chats, visit: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html
Authority, Connectivity, and Discovery: The Evolving Role of Reference in the Wiki Age
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SPONSORED BY: Oxford University Press and Library Journal
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 2:00-3:00 PM EST/11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST
Why are traditionally-published reference resources still necessary? What are publishers doing to make them accessible, usable, and discoverable in the library and on the free Web? How are these changes impacting reference’s presence in the library? How are user habits affecting how reference is published, developed, and utilized? Register now to hear our esteemed panel, including Oxford University Press’ Robert Faber, Editorial Director for Reference (UK), Dave Tyckoson, reference librarian and Associate Dean at California State University, Fresno, and Dinah Birch, Professor of English Literature and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Liverpool and Editor of the newest edition of the classic Oxford Companion to English Literature, 7th Edition, on a panel moderated by Library Journal and School Library Journal Reference Editor Etta Thornton-Verma, as they tackle the topic of the ever-changing role of, and need for, authoritative reference in today’s libraries in the “Wiki age.”
Can’t make it June 14? No problem! Register now and you will get an email reminder from Library Journal post-live event when the webcast is archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience!
For more information about this webcast, please visit Library Journal.
Research Writer’s Consultations at the ALA Annual meeting
The ACRL Research Program Committee (RPC) is once again sponsoring Research Writer’s Consultations at the ALA Annual meeting, held June 22, 2012 – June 26, 2012 in Anaheim, California. Aimed at the new or inexperienced writer, the Research Writer’s Consultations will pair new or inexperienced writers with an experienced writer or editor, who will offer guidance and critique.
AUTHORS:
Are you an ACRL member working on a research article? Would you like some constructive feedback? Submit a draft research paper for consultation. RPC will match new writers with experienced writers and the pairs will meet face-to-face during the ALA Midwinter meeting. Draft research papers must be submitted by June 15, 2012. Papers will be shared only among the designated pairs. Submission details follow:
Include on first page: Author’s name and contact information in upper left and a paragraph describing what you would like others to comment on about your paper (e.g., grammar, writing style, clarity, presentation of the research methodology).
Page limit: 25 double-spaced pages, standard 1″ margins.
Preferred format: Microsoft Word. Number pages. Footers should include author’s full name and e-mail.
Draft research papers should be in complete enough form for others to read easily.
Submit by June 15, 2012 to: Cheryl Middleton: cherly[dot]middleton[at]oregonstate[dot]edu.
MEET DURING ALA 2012 Annual
The experienced writer/editor and the writer they have been paired with will correspond ahead of time to determine the best time to meet at the meeting.
Questions should be directed to Cheryl Middleton: cherly[dot]middleton[at]oregonstate[dot]edu
NEDCC PRESERVATION TRAINING NEWS:
The 2012 Training Calendar is now up through December.
NEDCC has expanded its program to include even more digital topics,
while continuing to offer accessible, affordable hands-on and online
training on the essentials of physical collections care.
Check out the NEW Workshops and Webinars:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/2012TrainingCalendar2.html
QUESTIONS?
Contact Donia Conn, dconn@nedcc.org
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
Andover, MA
Deadline is approaching…
DIGITAL DIRECTIONS
New Foundations: Creation, Curation, Use
June 13-15, 2012
Join Us in Boston!
www.nedcc.org
ALA Virtual Conference
Framing the ALA Virtual Conference on July 18 and 19, 2012, “Mapping Transformation” hosts keynote speakers and interactive 45-minute Web sessions providing insights from experts and offering opportunities for conversation around key issues related to transformation in libraries. Ideal both for those who can’t attend 2012 ALA Annual Conference and for those who are ready for more, right at their desktop!
Speakers include: George Needham and Joan Frye Williams on Libraries in a Post-Print World; Lee Rainie (Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project), on the rise of e-books and next steps in the Project’s research on the evolving role of libraries; Brian Mathews, Jamie LaRue, Emily Dowdall (Senior Associate- Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia Research Initiative), Nate Hill, and others on transformative thinking and activity in libraries, and more.
And back by popular demand–30-minute author lunches hosted by Booklist editors Brad Hooper (talking with Katherine Boo) and Donna Seaman.
Special 25% discount for 2012 ALA Annual Conference full registrants on Virtual Conference registration–recommended for making the most of the interactivity and conversations, one of the best bargains in continuing education in the library world today.
The archive of ALA Virtual Conference will be available free to registrants for up to six months, and also free after the event to all full registrants of ALA Annual Conference.
Individual registration is $69 ($51.75 with Annual Conference discount), and group registration for up to 15 IP addresses is an affordable $300 ($225 with Annual Conference discount).
New resource: Educational Opportunities Calendar
Posted: May 15, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: education, Professional Development Leave a comment »Thanks to our Education Liaisons, ArLiSNAP now has a handy Google calendar to keep track of Education and Development opportunities. You can find the calendar under Resources -> Educational and Development Opportunities -> Educational Opportunities Calendar (or simply click here).
Thanks, Emilee and Braegan!
Educational Opportunities
Posted: May 9, 2012 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Blogs, Cataloging, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Professional Development Leave a comment »Please note the first two items in bold are happening tomorrow!
Blended Librarian Webcast: Flipping the Classroom: Overturning the Traditional Lecture Thursday, May 10th @ noon (12pm) EDT
This is a free event & no registration is needed. There are a limited number of seats that are available on a first come first served basis. Please go to the BL site http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/ and log in to the “Quick Login” early to obtain your seat. It will be the webcast listed at the top of the webpage.
(Note: You need to be a member of the Blended Librarians Online Learning Community to participate. No fee to join. To join go to the following page http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/join.html prior to logging on to LearningTimes to join the webcast – you should do this at least 12 hrs prior to attending a webcast.)
METRO & ACRL/NY Present: Catablogging – Leveraging Blogging Software to Present Your Collections on the Web
Speaker Chela Weber
Chela Scott Weber is the Associate Head for Archival Collections at the Tamiment Library & Robert f. Wagner Labor Archives at NYU. Prior to coming to the Tamiment, she was the Director of Library & Archives at the Brooklyn Historical Society, where she implemented Emma, their WordPress based catablog of archives and special collections. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science and Certificate of Archival Administration from Wayne State University in beautiful Detroit, MI.
This event is co-sponsored/hosted with ACRL/NY Special Collections and Archives Discussion Group.
Visit the event website for more information and to register:
FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS — ARCHIVING THE ARTS
The AMIA Student Chapter at New York University invites presentation proposals for Archiving the Arts, to be held jointly with IMAP in New York City on Saturday, October 13, 2012 as part of New York Archives Week organized by Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York.
Please submit a 250-word proposal to Kathryn Gronsbell atNYU.AMIA@gmail.com Priority will be given to submissions received by Friday, May 4, 2012.
FINAL DEADLINE for submissions is Friday, July 13, 2012.
The 3rd annual ShareAcademy will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 at the CPCC Harris campus in Charlotte, NC. The theme for this year’s ShareAcademy is:
“Under New Management: Adventures in Leadership”
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Share with us your challenges, joys, reflections, techniques, skills and eye-opening moments about becoming a better, more efficient, more productive leader and manager. What habits or tricks have you learned or utilized to manage yourself, your time or your staff? How have you identified your strengths and skills and used them to your best advantage?
Workshop proposals are expected to be interactive, hands-on, and engaging for participants.
Call for proposals CLOSES: May 30
ShareAcademy Registration OPENS: June 4
*ShareAcademy is created and hosted by CPCC Library, but is open to anyone interested in the conference theme. Our primary goal is to provide a conference full of practical, hands-on material for its attendees.*
Submit your proposal here! http://www.cpcc.edu/library/shareacademy
ALCTS webinar: Rare Materials and RDA: Exploring the Issues
Date: May 23, 2012
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.
Description: Are you unsure about how (or whether) to apply RDA to rare materials? This webinar will present an overview of RDA provisions related to rare materials, including both bibliographic and authority records, and will explore how well RDA and Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials
(DCRM) can be used together to describe rare materials. The webinar will reflect work sponsored by the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section’s Bibliographic Standards Committee, including a white paper prepared by the presenters.
Single Webinar Registration Fees: $39 ALCTS Member; $49 Non-member; $39 International; $99 Group (a group of people that will watch it together).
Check the ALCTS Web site for discount pricing for the entire webinar series.
For additional information and links to registration, please click here.
ALCTS webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording shortly following the live event.
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org. For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce@ala.org.
See educational opportunities, such as CFP, workshops, events, webinars, etc.? Please email Braegan Abernethy (bcabernethy@gmail.com) or Emilee Mathews (mathewse@indiana.edu) to get them posted here.
Looking for a few good librarians
Posted: April 18, 2012 Filed under: ArLiSNAP, ArLiSNAP Structure, Opportunities: Leadership Positions, Opportunities: Volunteer, Professional Associations 2 Comments »Are you looking for a way to help out ArLISNAP?
I got good feedback from the ArLiSNAP meeting in Toronto about creating the following positions within ArLiSNAP:
- chapter liaison → volunteer would routinely collect information about different events, developments, and discussions going on in ARLIS/NA regional chapters throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico and disseminate that information to ArLiSNAP members via the blog and other social media outlets
- student group liaison → volunteer would create and maintain a list of active ARLIS/NA-affiliated (or aligned) student and young professionals throughout the ARLIS/NA zones. list would be part of a retooled reference section on the ArLiSNAP website, which would include refreshed links
- education liaison → volunteer would focus on highlighting various educational opportunities (workshops, webinars, symposium, conferences) that could appeal to the ArLiSNAP membership and sharing that via the blog and our other social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- member-at-large → would report on current events that would be pertinent to the ArLiSNAP membership including developments in policy within ARLIS/NA, legislation, new services, etc.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Stephanie or myself or comment below.
Stephanie and I would definitely be there to support/assist/collaborate with our liasons.
Job Posting: Project Assistant Archivist, Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY)
Posted: April 6, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via UMSI iTrack
The Museum of Modern Art is currently seeking a 2-year grant-funded Project Assistant Archivist to assist with reference activities. Specific responsibilities are as follows:
- Assists in the daily operations of reference activities in the Museum Archives department, including responding to correspondence, email, and telephone requests; conducting reference interviews; and overseeing on-site researchers.
- Processes loans, determines availability of object and its insurance value, handles all correspondence, completes all loan forms, and works with Conservation and the Registrar when necessary.
- Reviews and responds to applications to publish materials in the Museum Archives.
- Conducts research on subjects in support of specific Museum projects, e.g., for lectures, remarks, press requests, exhibition research, and web site development.
- Assists in vetting files for confidential information before they are made available to the public.
- Assists in maintenance of user log.
Qualification
- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Art History with an emphasis on modern art, Master’s degree preferred, and 2 years relevant work experience with a minimum of one year in an archival facility or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth-century art, art historical reference sources and other related research material.
- Reading knowledge of French or German.
- Solid computer (MS office), verbal, and writing skills.
- Ability to lift heavy boxes.
Contact Information
Ms. Michelle Elligott
PO Box 23350
Seattle, Washington 98102
United States
Michelle_Elligott@moma.org
http://www.gatesfoundation.org
The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
Paid Internship Post: Northwestern University Library
Posted: April 4, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships | Tags: archives, Cataloging, job postings, Visual Resources Leave a comment »Metadata Internship: 2012
Northwestern University Library has an archival collection that requires the generation and/or clean-up of metadata for an EAD finding aid.
Background information:
Item level cataloging for 1044 photographs held in the Vernon McKay papers in the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies. The photographs visually document about 25 African countries in the immediate pre- or post-independence eras. The vast majority of the photographs were issued by either outgoing colonial information departments or the newly independent government ministries of information. Many of the photographs have detailed contemporary labels. The photographs are an extraordinary resource that document political, social, educational, economic, industrial and public health development.
An EAD finding aid describing the 121 boxes of documents and other materials in the McKay collection was completed several years ago. This finding aids notes four boxes of photographs, but does not describe the photographs individually. The job will involve transcribing information accompanying the photographs or, in some cases, providing titles and other descriptive information where none currently exists. The intern will enter this and other descriptive metadata into the Library’s archival management system, Archon (http://www.archon.org/), which will export a properly formatted finding aid in EAD XML that will be accessible through the Library’s web site (http://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/evanston-campus/university-archives/holdings/finding-aids).
The applicant must have an interest in cataloging/metadata. This is a 20-hour per week, paid internship. Relocation reimbursement and on campus housing is not available. The internship will begin June 2012, last fourteen weeks, and be located in Northwestern University Library in Evanston, IL.
Please send cover letter and resume to n-finzer@northwestern.edu,
Nicole Finzer, Visual Resources Librarian Digital Collections, Library Technology Division, Northwestern University Library
Job Posting: Research & Instruction Librarian, Murray State University (Murray, KT)
Posted: April 4, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via ALA Job List
Research & Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor
Salary: $35,000 to $40,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:03/29/12
Deadline:07/28/12
Research & Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor, University Libraries, Murray State University. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin Winter 2013.
Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited master’s degree required by start date.
- Experience providing research assistance and instruction required.
- Familiarity with course management systems required.
- A second Master’s degree preferred.
- Familiarity with SFX, ILLiad, Blackboard, and information literacy theory preferred.
Responsibilities: A tenure-track faculty position that primarily provides research and instructional services to the fine arts/modern languages departments within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. This position:
- Teaches credit-bearing information literacy courses and course-related presentations within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- Acts as liaison with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts in support of collection development for faculty and student research
- Serves at the Information Desk; provides instruction when needed to online only and distance education classes
- Participates in state-wide, regional and university level professional groups and committees
- Any additional special duties as assigned by the Director of Public Services
Application Deadline: July 28, 2012.
To Apply: Please visit www.murraystatejobs.com.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Job Posting: Instructional Services Librarian, California College of the Arts (Oakland)
Posted: April 4, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via Latest ALA Job Listings
Summary
This is a new position. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Instructional Services Librarian to develop and coordinate the library’s instructional program. Our objectives are to promote information literacy, visual literacy, critical thinking, and research skills for both studio and non-studio practices through multiple modalities and in collaboration with academic and administrative departments. Other duties will include reference and research support, promotion and outreach, institutional research and assessment, and collection management in areas of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and a creative vision for the library instruction program; evaluate existing instructional services and spearhead the development of new instructional offerings
- Plan and deliver systematic assessment and analysis of instruction program activity in order to measure the impact of instruction on student learning
- Work with faculty, librarians, and administrators to ascertain changing curricular requirements and teaching initiatives
- Identify best practices and standards of excellence for teaching; apply relevant technologies to teaching, learning and instructional design
- Provide pedagogical support and training for staff delivering instruction; develop instructional benchmarks against which staff providing library instruction can assess their skills and effectiveness
- Develop and implement tools and programming to encourage library use
- Provide reference and research support via all modalities
- Develop features for the library website to enhance and promote use
- Assist with collection development in areas of expertise
- Perform additional duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- MLS, M.Ed., or equivalent.
- Work experience in an academic library as well as teaching experience.
- Demonstrable expertise in the areas of information literacy, visual literacy, and critical thinking, along with a working knowledge of learning and instructional theories.
- Subject expertise in one or more of the program areas currently in the CCA curriculum and general knowledge about the visual arts and contemporary cultural trends and their sources of documentation.
- Ability to use and develop current technologies as they relate to information seeking, use, and instruction.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills for working effectively with students and faculty, a high degree of creativity for developing innovative solutions, an affinity for public service, and good time management and follow-through skills.
- Some scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate instruction and public services needs.
Salary
Applicants are requested to state salary history and requirements; position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to:
California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job #2086)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
fax 510.594.3681
employment@cca.edu
Application Deadline: Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. NOTE: If you wish to be notified of the status of your application for this position, please provide a current email address on your resume or cover letter.
About California College of the Arts
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent art college with undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing. The college also has graduate programs in architecture, curatorial practice, design, design strategy, fine arts, visual and critical studies and writing. Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. With campuses in Oakland and San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,930 full-time students.
CCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
For more information, see the full posting on CCA’s website.
Call for Submissions: Archiving the Arts symposium
Posted: April 3, 2012 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Professional Development, Special Collections | Tags: AMIA, archives week, archiving the arts, artists, association of moving image archivists, audiovisual archivists, IMAP, independent media arts preservation, new york city, preservation Leave a comment »The Association of Moving Image Archivists Student Chapter at New York University and Independent Media Arts Preservation invite submissions for…
Archiving the Arts: addressing preservation in the creative process.
This symposium will explore the relationship between media artists and audiovisual archivists. Archiving the Arts allows for a dialogue that can enhance mutual understanding between both constituencies. By exposing these communities to best practices, working methods, and the technological and industrial realities faced by members of each group, we hope to foster a discussion, improve the current conditions, and widen awareness of preventative preservation for the long term.
The combined problems of born-digital works and media obsolescence intensify the urgency of preemptive preservation practices. Film and video archivists know all too well the risks media artworks face. At the same time, artists face the same concerns—not just with completed works, with the raw materials of film, video, audio, digital objects—that are essential to their ongoing creative process. But often these two groups lack a common language and a way for their communities to interact and develop tools that serve all parties. Archivists don’t necessarily understand the creative process. Artists don’t always think about their work in terms of its preservation.
Archiving the Arts promotes dialogue between working professionals, artists, students, and other interested parties whose goal is to prevent avoidable loss of creative works by integrating preservation strategies into moving image creation and production.
The day-long symposium of panels, screenings, and workshops will tackle the practical, theoretical, and technical issues that affect the artist and the archivist. Working across disciplines will result in a dynamic conversation and create a deeper understanding of the importance of preventative preservation.
Please see the Call for Papers below and join us on October 13th, 2012 during Archives Week in New York City.
www.imappreserve.org www.AMIAstudentsNYC.com
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CALL FOR PAPERS – ARCHIVING THE ARTS
The AMIA (Association of Moving Image Archivists) Student Chapter at New York University invites presentation proposals forArchiving the Arts, to be held jointly with IMAP (Independent Media Arts Preservation) in New York City on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 as part of Archives Week organized by Archivists Roundtable of New York - www.nycarchivists.org.
Please submit a 250-word proposal to Kathryn Gronsbell at NYU.AMIA@gmail.com
Priority will be given to submissions received by Friday, May 4, 2012.
Papers, presentations, workshops, and posters are welcome on all issues concerning artists and audiovisual archivist. Possible topics include:
Preventative Preservation
How do we integrate preservation strategies into creation? What are the benefits? What are the disadvantages?
Technically Speaking – creating & ingesting born-digital objects
What are the technical issues/specs regarding metadata crawling, signal problems, and the application of preventative preservation in production?
Temporal Art
How does ephemeral art act as a counterargument to preservation? How do conservators work with artists who wish to intentionally destroy or abandon their own work? How do artists who restrict their work to a single format exist for posterity?
From the Studio to the Archive
How do artists’ intentions affect collection development? Archive policies and practices?
Growing an “Organic” Archive
“Organic” archives are repositories that develop from the intentions and desires of the contributing artist(s). How are artists and archivists working (or not working) together to create this type of archival system? What is known about existing “Organic” archives and what methods can be used to expand their potential?
Put Your Best Fail Forward
Share your unique collection/archival challenges that were not resolved, and why. Artists – what attempts have you made to ensure the welfare of your work? What is the disconnect between theory and practice?
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Job Posting: Archivist/Records Manager, SFMoMA
Posted: March 20, 2012 Filed under: Archival Management, Archives, Art Librarianship, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: archivist, museums, rds, records management, rmp, rrs, san francisco, SFMoMA Leave a comment »The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is seeking one full-time Archivist/Records Manager. The Archivist/Records Manager is responsible for organizing, and processing designated collections within the Archives collection, establishing physical and intellectual control, and creating detailed paper and electronic finding aids. The Archivist/Records Manager, in collaboration with the Head of the Research Library and Archives, is also responsible for establishing, managing, and implementing a Records Management Program (RMP). The Archivist/Records Manager reports to the Head of the Research Library and Archives.
ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise archives and records management staff. Coordinate volunteers and interns. Hire and train new volunteers and staff.
- Establish a RMP, paper and electronic; update the database and inventory from the institution wide inventory completed 3/2011. Expand as necessary.
- Oversee legal research for records retention (RRS) and disposition (RDS) schedules.
- Write RRS and RDS, coordinate staff records management training, and implement the RMP. Prepare RMP policies and procedures manual.
- Assist in planning for the impending move of staff records and unprocessed institutional records currently in off-site storage locations.
- Survey the archives collections, ongoing, in order to propose arrangement, including retention and disposal criteria. Physically reorganize the collections in accordance with the arrangement schema.
- Re-folder, re-box, and re-house the collections.
- Prepare finding aids in three formats: paper, MARC, and EAD. Contribute finding aids to bibliographic utilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training: MLIS from an ALA-accredited program with course work in records management and archives administration or Masters in archival management with a CRM certificate desired. Certified archivist and/or records manager preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of current records management – paper and electronic and archival methods, procedures, tools, and techniques, including preservation trends and applications.
Work Experience: Minimum of [3-5] years experience working with institutional records (paper and electronic) within a RMP, processing archives, and preparing finding aids. Experience having established an RMP from the ground up preferred. Minimum of [2 - 3] years of administrative experience in an art or museum archives setting.
Skills and Abilities: Familiarity with computer-based information resources, especially in the area of database creation for archives and RMP. Experience working with MARC and EAD; working knowledge of XML; knowledge of current archival/RMP arrangement and description standards; knowledge of APPM, familiarity with DACS, AACR2r, and LC authority files. Demonstrated knowledge of current models, standards, and guidelines for efficient records management, paper and electronic. Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others as well as demonstrated ability to work independently. Proven oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to promote archives/RMP issues and needs. Ability to be flexible and responsive to an evolving work environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Ability to carry out physical maneuvers associated with RMP/archives work that may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching. Ability to lift 40 lb. boxes and work within a dusty environment.
SFMOMA is an EEO/AA.
Please submit resume and cover letter to: http://sfmoma.snaphire.com/?job=12609LIST
Job Posting: Instructional Services Librarian, California College of the Arts (Oakland, CA)
Posted: March 15, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via LibGig jobs
California College of the Arts seeks a dynamic and innovative Instructional Services Librarian to develop and coordinate the library’s instructional program.
Our objectives are to promote information literacy, visual literacy, critical thinking, and research skills for both studio and non-studio practices through multiple modalities and in collaboration with academic and administrative departments.
Other duties will include reference and research support, promotion and outreach, institutional research and assessment, and collection development in areas of expertise.
Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Detailed announcement and application instructions at www.cca.edu/about/jobs/55786
TO APPLY
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job #2086)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
fax 510.594.3681
employment@cca.edu
Job Posting: Assistant Library Director, Art Institute of Boston Library
Posted: March 10, 2012 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings Leave a comment »QUAL: An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science with five to seven years of experience in an academic setting, preferably in a University or art and design school, is required. The successful candidate will have a degree in art history, fine arts, design, art education and/or advanced arts-related degree. Work experience beyond the MLS, in such areas as reference, instruction and collection development and experience with managing digital collections and the ability to lead in their future development is necessary. Must demonstrate ability to provide leadership and work collegially, articulate and implement an innovative, flexible vision for library services, generate creative solutions and manage change and a desire to participate in collaborative problem solving. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
(from http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/jobs/jobline/index.php)
DUTIES: Reporting to the Director of Lesley University and Episcopal Divinity School Libraries, this position serves as the art librarian for Lesley University and the Art Institute of Boston (AIB), providing leadership and coordination for art collections and services. The Assistant Library Director’s primary responsibilities include collaborating with art faculty to build print and online collections that serve the curriculum, and works with University librarians and library staff to develop information and visual literacy competencies instruction. This individual’s essential functions will include and are not limited to, administration of the AIB Library, collection management, reference, instruction, supervision of staff, and collaboration in the AIB Library’s move from Boston to Cambridge.
SALARY: $51,358.17 — $70,874.49
TO APPLY: Please include a cover letter with your application.
Apply Online: http://lesley.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=30699
(From Simmons Jobline)
Internship Posting: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Summer Archives Assistant
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: Archives, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Internships Leave a comment »Position Available:
2012 Summer Archives Assistant
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The MFAH is seeking a Summer Archives Assistant to aid in the daily operation of the museum’s archives. Half of the assistant’s hours will be devoted to the processing of photographs and image materials from the Frank Freed and Eleanor Freed Stern Collection. Work will be conducted in accordance with standard conventions. In conjunction with the processing of the photographs, the assistant will assist with the development of an online exhibition highlighting the collection. Remaining responsibilities will include providing reference services and assisting with other duties necessary to the operation of the Archives Department. The Summer Archives Assistant is invited to attend behind-the-scene tours and lectures hosted by the Education Department.
Requirements: Current enrollment in accredited Masters in Library Science or Archives Studies program. Completion of basic archives course at graduate level or prior work experience in archival or special collection setting. Knowledge of MARC, DACS, LCSH and AACR2 strongly preferred. Experience using OCLC beneficial. Art history background preferred. Word processing and database skills. Ability to lift twenty-five pound boxes and climb ladders.
Application: Please submit a letter of application, current resume, an official college transcript, a sample of writing or work, and a letter of reference to:
Lorraine A. Stuart
Archives
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
P.O. Box 6826
Houston, TX 77265-6826
Work schedule: Ten-week position, June 4 through August 10, 2010. (Some flexibility in starting and ending dates.) Hours are 9am – 5pm, M-F.
Salary: Total salary for ten weeks is $3500.
Deadline for application: April 18, 2012
Interviews with final candidates residing out-of-state will be conducted by phone.
For additional information write to lstuart@mfah.org <mailto:lstuart@mfah.org>
Lorraine A. Stuart
Archives Director
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
(from the UNC [SILS-Jobs] listserv)
Job Posting: Library Applications Analyst for IT, Cleveland Museum of Art
Posted: February 28, 2012 Filed under: Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings, Technology | Tags: cleveland, cleveland museum of art, information technology, IT, library applications, Museum Librarianship, ohio Leave a comment »The Cleveland Museum of Art is looking to add a Library Applications Analyst to its Information Technology team, to support the business process of the Ingalls Library and Museum Archives and provide asset- and information-management expertise for special projects.
About the Library Applications Analyst position:
Duties of the Library Applications Analyst include administration of a commercial integrated library system, including module configuration, custom reporting, and data manipulation; implementation and maintenance of custom Access and open-source LAMP applications, including tracking applications and secondary resource catalogs; support of library-specific peripherals; and administration of the library’s website and opacs.
Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or IT operations management, and 5-6 years of technology-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; 2-5 years experience administering an integrated library system, or other commercial asset management system, in a production environment; experience manipulating large sets of structured data; experience with application configuration and report customization, including SQL scripting and XML/XSL/CSS; and experience in web-based applications development and open-source LAMP implementation. Proven success in creative collaboration, problem-solving, effective communication, technical documentation and training, and project management are also required.
Desired qualifications for this position include an Master’s degree in library and information science (MLS or MLIS) from and ALA-accredited institution; working knowledge of MARC, MARCXML, and EDI exchange formats; familiarity with emerging trends in library service and systems; experience with academic library operations and procedures; and knowledge of data privacy laws and best practices.
About the museum and library:
The Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the top five art museums in the country, and a significant international forum for art scholarship and education, exhibitions, and performing arts. Its collections include more than 40,000 objects, and span 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. The museum campus is located in the dynamic University Circle neighborhood, and is currently in the midst of a multi-phase expansion.
The museum’s Ingalls Library and Museum Archives is a nationally-recognized art reference library, housing 456,000 catalogued volumes, including monographs; exhibition and collection catalogues; auction and dealer catalogues; serials; electronic publications; artist clipping files; and approximately one million images in microfiche and microfilm collections, study photographs, and digital images. The museum’s history and heritage are preserved by the Museum Archives, with holdings including administrative records of museum offices; audio and visual recordings of programs and events; oral histories; ephemera; and manuscript collections.
The museum and its research library were founded in 1916, and boast strong local, regional, and national support.
Those interested in applying for the Library Applications Analyst position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to resume@clevelandart.org by Sunday, April 15, 2012.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is a Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V).
