Job Posting: Art and Architecture Librarian, University of Colorado Boulder
Posted: November 29, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Architecture Librarianship, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: architecture, art librarianship, tenure, university of colorado boulder Leave a comment »The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from
innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the
position Art and Architecture Librarian. The Art and Architecture
Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position that will report to the
Faculty Director of the Humanities Department pending implementation of a
reorganization plan. Duties include general and specialized reference;
virtual reference; instruction services and classroom teaching as part of
an active library instruction program; and selecting library materials in
the areas of art, art history, architecture, and environmental design.
This position serves as the primary liaison to the Art and Art History
Department and the College of Architecture and Planning and assumes
primary responsibility for the development and delivery of research and
instructional services for students and faculty in these units. The Art
and Architecture librarian supports the integration of new technologies
into the Humanities Department and actively participates in departmental
policy planning and delivery of services.
The Humanities Department participates in virtual and in-depth personal
reference and instructional services to the students and faculty of the
University of Colorado Boulder and specializes in services and collections
for the humanities. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this
position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the
tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.
Position Requirements: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library
school by May 2012; undergraduate or graduate degree in art, art history,
architecture, or related field or equivalent experience; coursework and/or
experience in providing reference for the humanities or social sciences;
awareness of national issues and trends in art librarianship services and
collection development; coursework and/or experience with library
instruction or teaching; awareness of relevant information technologies;
demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication
skills; potential for research, scholarly work and/or professional
achievement.
Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in art, architecture, or
related field; one or more years of experience in an academic, research,
or museum library; experience in collection development; direct experience
incorporating digital technologies into art and architecture collections
or services (such as institutional repositories or Luna Insight); reading
knowledge of one or more languages other than English, particularly
Italian, Latin, German, or French; familiarity with copyright implications
for image databases; interest in working with underrepresented or at-risk
undergraduates; record of research or professional service at the national
level.
Appointment and Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed as a
full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon
professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly
activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of
senior instructor, assistant professor, or above. Minimum starting salary
is $48,888. Benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays;
liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life
insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and support for
scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for
sabbatical leave.
Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by December 12, 2011. Application must be made
online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 815191,
and must include a letter of application specifically addressing
qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal
addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may
be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at
Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobArtLibrarian.htm.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is
scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We
encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities,
individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this
ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by
contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. In addition, the
University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations include reference
checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a
financial and/or motor vehicle history.
Job Posting: METRO Digitization Project Manager at the Frick Collection
Posted: November 22, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Digital Curation, Digital Imaging, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: brooklyn museum, documenting the gilded age, frick collection, METRO, metro digitization project manager, metropolitan new york library council, new york city, omeka Leave a comment »The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. It is considered one of the world’s most perfect museums; its sister research institution, the Frick Art Reference Library founded in 1920, is of equal distinction. The Library is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world’s most complete resources for the study of Western art.
Position Description
The Frick Art Reference Library seeks an enthusiastic, highly organized, new library professional to fill the position of METRO Digitization Project Manager to manage the day-to-day activities of a recently awarded Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) digitization grant. This project, Phase II of a digital collection entitled “Documenting the Gilded Age: New York City Exhibitions at the Turn of the 20th Century,” will digitize late 19th and early 20th-century exhibition materials from historically significant New York City galleries and artistic associations held in collections at the Frick Art Reference Library and the Brooklyn Museum Library. The wider dissemination of these documents will help researchers who seek to study and document artists, artistic movements, and the rise of New York City during the time it emerged as a global center for the international art market.
Responsibilities include coordinating the retrieval and preparation of materials at both institutions, working with conservation teams to prepare condition reports prior to digitization, coordinating a schedule for in-house scanning and metadata entry, performing quality assurance on digital files, and promoting the collection. This position will also assist with bibliographic record manipulation, record loading, and additions and enhancements to the Omeka online exhibition(http://gildedage.omeka.net/)
Qualifications
Recent graduate (or pending graduate) with a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Experience working on digitization projects; good communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of best standards for digital capture, description, and preservation; active interest in emerging and open source digital technologies; proven record of successful project management and working in a team environment.
Salary and Work Hours
This position is a part-time 8 hour/week position for a term of ten months.
The salary is $16/hour. Work hours may be scheduled between 9:00 and 5:00 pm, M-F. Travel to the Brooklyn Museum is required.
Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York’s finest museums. Additionally, we provide employees and volunteers with an extremely affordable lunch in our employee dining room and a discount on Museum Shop purchases. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
Please send resume to:
Chief Collections Management and Access
The Frick Art Reference Library
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
E-mail to: jobs@frick.org
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
Job Posting- Reference Librarian, Savannah College of Art and Design
Posted: November 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »From Higheredjobs.com
SCAD seeks a reference librarian. The person in this position works with reference department staff and other library staff members to assist students, professors and staff in their research and instruction needs. The reference librarian also assists in the promotion of library collections and services to the SCAD community.
Requirements
ALA-accredited MLS degree and undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a subject discipline taught at SCAD required. Experience in creating library services which result in a student-centered library experience preferred.
Must be familiar with traditional and electronic information resources; demonstrate working knowledge of effective search strategies for online searching; possess the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; and demonstrate the ability to organize and manage a variety of tasks, set priorities and complete assigned projects with short deadlines.
Position open until filled.
To apply, submit your application online at SCADjobs.com.
Job Posting- Curator, Visual Resources Collection, Davidson College
Posted: November 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »From vraweb.org
The Art Department is seeking a full-time Curator of the Davidson College Visual Resources
Collection. The Davidson Visual Resources Collection numbers approximately 78,000 slides,
approximately ten per cent of which has been digitized. The Curator is responsible for the
overall management of this collection, including planning, policy-making and implementing the
procedures to convert the critical portions of the remaining analog material into an all-digital
collection. The Curator supports the daily teaching and long-term research needs of the four art
history and four studio faculty, and secondarily supports other member of the college community
with digital imagery needs.
Responsibilities include database development, digital asset management and developing a strategic plan for the future visual resource needs of the department. Serves as a liaison with Instructional Technology and Media Services and the College Library as the Visual Resources Collection is made accessible to the larger College community via digital technologies. Additional responsibilities include administering the budget and training and supervising student assistants. Reports to the Chair of the Art Department.
Submit application online at https://jobs.davidson.edu. Upload a letter of intent and CV.
Application deadline is January 9, 2012.
Requirements:
- MA in art history and/or MLS with undergraduate degree in art history, architecture, visual studies or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in a visual resource collection, including experience in managing analog and digital collections and relational databases.
- Familiarity with copyright issues related to image collection management.
- Familiarity with EmbARK, MDID, and LUNA Insight desired.
About Davidson College
Davidson is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college located 20 miles north of
Charlotte, North Carolina with 1,900 undergraduate students and over 155 faculty. Davidson is
strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications
from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to
the college’s mission. Davidson is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in
the country. Learn more about us at http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x12.xml?debug=2.
Job Posting: Assistant Visual Resource Manager (AAOA), Metropolitan Museum of Art
Posted: November 16, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, Cataloging, Collections Management, Digital Imaging, Libraries: Museum Libraries, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings, Visual Resources, VRA | Tags: AAOA VRA, arrangement, arts of africa oceania and the americas, Assistant Visual Resource Manager, Cataloging, collections management, description, digital media, metropolitan museum of art, museum archivist, museums, Visual Resources Leave a comment »The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Assistant Visual Resource Manager, AAOA
Under the direction of the Collections Manager, the Assistant Visual Resource Manager will be responsible for arranging, describing, and cataloging the collections of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Visual Resource Archive (AAOA VRA). A successful candidate will work closely with the Museum Archivist and the Collections Management staff in the Digital Media Department to establish and maintain archival and cataloguing standards for the Museum. Incumbent will create processing plans, arrange, house, and describe the records; create detailed online finding aids and catalog records; assist patrons of the collections and respond to collections queries, and seek out additional methods for online presentation of the collections to the public. Background research on collections to be undertaken with the aid of departmental curators, when necessary.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Responsible for the identification, arrangement, inventory, organization, and preservation of photographs and manuscript materials so they are accessible for reference
• Maintain national archival standards and utilize specific archival training to catalog archival collections
• Create finding aids for individual collections
• Provide reference assistance and answer research queries of museum staff and outside researchers
• Train and supervise volunteers and interns in the care, processing, and digitization of photograph collections
• Undertake collections surveys and identify possible funding to improve presentation and access of collections
• Other related duties
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience and Skills:
• 3-5 years of professional experience processing archives, personal papers, or manuscripts
• Successfully demonstrated experience applying processing and descriptive standards including DACS, EAD, and MARC-XML
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with The Museum System (TMS) preferred
• Basic knowledge of the preservation and conservation practices for historical records
• Strong interpersonal skills, writing, and historical research skills
Knowledge and Education:
• Masters Degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and information science with a concentration in archives administration, special collections, or related discipline with coursework and experience in the care and management of historical photograph collections
• Demonstrated knowledge of Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), and other professional standards
• Background in art history preferred
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Gerd Muehsam Award reminder!
Posted: November 15, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Calls for Papers | Tags: awards, conferences Leave a comment »Are you a student with an art libraries-relevant paper or project? Interested in presenting your work at the next conference?
If you’ve missed it, the deadline for the 2012 Gerd Muehsam Award is this Friday, November 18.
From the ARLIS-L listserv:
Sponsored by the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), the Gerd Muehsam Award is given annually in recognition of excellence in a graduate student paper or project on a topic relevant to art librarianship. The award was established to honor the memory of Gerd Muehsam (1913-1979), distinguished scholar, teacher, and art bibliographer, whose support of and dedication to ARLIS/NA was an inspiration to her colleagues and students.
Award Details
- $500 award
- Up to $300 travel reimbursement to attend the ARLIS/NA 40th Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada, March 29-April 2, 2012
- Registration fee to this conference
- Opportunity to present the winning paper at the conference as part of the New Voices panel
- A one year membership to ARLIS/NA
Requirements
- The paper or project must have been created or written during the preceding 18 months by a graduate student enrolled in an accredited graduate library program or in a post-graduate library school program in art history or a related discipline
- The paper or project must be in conjunction with a course assignment
- One submission is allowed per person
Job Posting: Art and Architecture Librarian, University of Colorado- Boulder
Posted: November 15, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »Position Announcement:
The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position Art and Architecture Librarian. The Art and Architecture Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position that will report to the Faculty Director of the Humanities Department pending implementation of a reorganization plan. Duties include general and specialized reference; virtual reference; instruction services and classroom teaching as part of an active library instruction program; and selecting library materials in the areas of art, art history, architecture, and environmental design. This position serves as the primary liaison to the Art and Art History Department and the College of Architecture and Planning and assumes primary responsibility for the development and delivery of research and instructional services for students and faculty in these units. The Art and Architecture librarian supports the integration of new technologies into the Humanities Department and actively participates in departmental policy planning and delivery of services.
The Humanities Department participates in virtual and in-depth personal reference and instructional services to the students and faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder and specializes in services and collections for the humanities. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.
Position Requirements:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school by May 2012; undergraduate or graduate degree in art, art history, architecture, or related field or equivalent experience; coursework and/or experience in providing reference for the humanities or social sciences; awareness of national issues and trends in art librarianship services and collection development; coursework and/or experience with library instruction or teaching; awareness of relevant information technologies; demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; potential for research, scholarly work and/or professional achievement.
Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced degree in art, architecture, or related field; one or more years of experience in an academic, research, or museum library; experience in collection development; direct experience incorporating digital technologies into art and architecture collections or services (such as institutional repositories or Luna Insight); reading knowledge of one or more languages other than English, particularly Italian, Latin, German, or French; familiarity with copyright implications for image databases; interest in working with underrepresented or at-risk undergraduates; record of research or professional service at the national level.
Appointment and Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of senior instructor, assistant professor, or above. Minimum starting salary is $48,888. Benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by December 12, 2011. Application must be made online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 815191, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/about/jobArtLibrarian.htm.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
Job Posting: Project Archivist at Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library
Posted: November 15, 2011 Filed under: Architecture, Architecture Librarianship, Archives, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: architectural drawings, architecture, archives, art, avery architectural and fine arts library, columbia university, edgar tafel, preservation, project archivist Leave a comment »Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library – Project Archivist
Working under the supervision of the Curator of Drawing and Archives, the Project Archivist will be responsible for:
-Processing of architectural drawings, files, and photography of Tafel’s career. Includes sorting and appraising materials for possible reduction of collection. Includes preparing materials for transport and storage to offsite facility.
Requirements are: ALA accredited M.L.S. with formal course work in archives administration or an M.A. in archival management, and two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of archival processing and preservation theories and procedure; ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member or a team; ability to combine accuracy and efficiency; proven organizational and supervisory skills; proven interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift and carry heavy boxes and must be able to climb ladders. Knowledge of American architecture, historic preservation, urban planning or design history, especially relating to Frank Lloyd Wright, highly desirable.
This position has been classified as a PC I position.
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55601
The Avery Library is home to the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, the only comprehensive American guide to the current literature of architecture and design.
Senior Web Developer, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: jobs Leave a comment »Senior Web Developer
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
(New York NY)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (“the Museum”) is a private, not-for-profit institution whose collections include more than two million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe. The Museum’s activities include exhibitions, lectures, publications, concerts, and educational programs. The Museum funds its operations through a variety of means, including support from its long-term investment portfolio. The Museum’s long-term investment portfolio has a current value of approximately $2.5 billion, and is invested globally across a diverse mix of asset classes.
General Description:
The Digital Media department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer to be responsible for development and support of the Museum’s website. This position will be responsible for high-level programming related to the website’s front-end and back-end, including programming new online features and front-end functionality, and working with designers to develop new design templates. In addition, the Senior Web Developer will have opportunities to participate in the development of public-facing Museum technology solutions. The position reports to the Manager of Application Development, and works closely with other members of the Application Development team as a technical resource and guide.
This is a hands-on development position. Ideal candidates should be innovative, flexible, and self-directed; show a willingness to share, discuss, and brainstorm ideas; and enjoy writing code, solving problems and working/communicating with other developers.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Maintain, enhance and update the Museum’s website at www.metmuseum.org
• Document requirements, technical specifications and use cases for new designs, features and functionality for the website
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility for new and existing website development
• Develop custom tools for use in site administration
• Develop re-usable libraries and APIs as needed
• Establish, support and maintain site-wide C#.NET coding standards
• Ensure OWASP guidelines are being followed on all development and site is in compliance with PCI requirements
• Participate in code reviews
• Serve as lead developer on major sections of the Museum website
• Deploy code updates to all environments, including production
• Perform data sync from production CMS to non-production CMS as needed
• Be available as needed after-hours to support emergency production issues
• Other related duties
Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
• Proven ability to design reliable, maintainable code, and a firm understanding of web technologies and application programming.
• Expert level knowledge of the .NET framework, ASP.NET 3.5, 4.0, C# 4.0, MVC
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server 2005, 2008, stored procedures, views, database design for performance, query optimization
• Significant experience creating and consuming web services (REST and SOAP)
• Experience creating and documenting APIs to be used/consumed by others
• Experience coding and maintaining secure eCommerce web applications
• Experience creating standards compliant UIs using XHTML and CSS
• Experience with TFS or other version control system
• Knowledge of object oriented design patterns
• Experience with JavaScript/jQuery
• Experience with the following preferred: Flash, Silverlight, iOS/Android
• Experience with Content Management Systems, Sitecore a plus
• Windows Server 2000/2003, XP, 7, 2008; IIS 6, 7.5
Knowledge and Education:
• 5+ years of significant website development, support and maintenance experience, with a strong background in large-scale, database-driven web application development.
• BS or BA Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or a related discipline
• Must have an interest in, knowledge of, and enthusiasm for the internet and web-related technologies
• Interest in the arts, art history, museums, and/or cultural affairs is preferred
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to employoppty@metmuseum.org with the position title in the subject line.
Americans for the Arts Winter/Spring Internships, DC and NYC
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »Winter/Spring Internships (DC and NYC Offices)
Americans for the Arts
(Washington DC)
Americans for the Arts seeks winter/spring interns in Washington, DC and in New York, NY
http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/about_us/internships.asp
Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, seeks winter/spring interns. With a 50-year record of service, it is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.
The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent college graduates the opportunity to investigate and participate in the operations of the nations leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and group collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Program benefits may include career support, member services, and a series of leadership discussions with Americans for the Arts staff. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work, all the while preparing to become the next generation of arts, nonprofit, and cultural leaders.
Intern positions available in DC
Arts Action Fund
Executive Office
Government and Public Affairs Leadership
Alliances/Development
Local Arts Advancement Services
Marketing and Communications
Meetings and Events
Membership
Research Services
Intern positions available in NY
Arts Policy
Arts and Business Council of New York
Arts Marketing
Private Sector Initiatives
To apply, please visit our website (http://www.americansforthearts.org/about_us/internships.asp) for full descriptions of each internship and additional details about our program. If any of our internships seem like the right fit for you, please complete all required application materials and email them to resume@artsusa.org with “Winter/Spring Internship Application” in the subject line.
Website: http://www.artsusa.org/about_us/internships.asp
Visual Arts Public Relations / Marketing Student Internship New York, NY
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Job Search, Opportunities: Internships | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »http://www.nyfa.org/opp_detail.asp?type=Job&id=94&fid=1&sid=54&oppid=36782
Visual Arts Public Relations / Marketing Student Internship
Blue Medium Inc.
(New York NY)
Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing firm specializing in visual arts, design, architecture and culture is seeking a bright, organized, dedicated, and charismatic candidate for a fall/winter internship.
Duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining press clippings and listings, researching new media contacts and publications, assisting with the production of media kits, helping to coordinate social media efforts, and organizing our media storage and archives. Assisting with and attending special events and openings will require occasional after-hours commitment.
Applicant should possess strong writing and organizational skills, excellent phone manner, an eye for aesthetics, and an ability to work well in a small office setting. Knowledge of art history and the contemporary art world is a plus. Must be literate in Macintosh computers and Microsoft Office. Experience in Filemaker, Photoshop, and InDesign is strongly preferred. Desired applicants must be willing to commit at least three full months to working at the company.
Prospective interns should be available for either a full-time schedule (Monday through Friday) or at least three full days per week (10am to 6pm). This internship offers a $25 per day stipend for food and transportation costs. Please be available for an in-person interview. You may visit our website for further information at www.bluemedium.com.
Please send cover letter, resume, and availability by email to andrew@bluemedium.com. No phone calls please.
Ideal start date: ASAP.
Curator and Manager, Visual Resources Library, City College of New York
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Architecture Librarianship, ArLiSNAP, Art Librarianship, Images, Job Search, Opportunities: Job Postings, Visual Resources, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: architecture, job postings, Visual Resources Leave a comment »Curator and Manager, Visual Resources Library
The City College of New York
New York, New York
Closes 10/28/2011
Curator and Manager, Visual Resources Library
Maintain Architecture Visual Resources Library. Catalogue and update the slide and digital collection. Provide tutorial services in using the library collection and equipment. Supervise staff. Evaluate digital image collection in order to maintain quality and overall balance. Provide reference services for faculty and students. Provide research and obtain images for faculty symposia and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA -Liberal Arts, 5 years experience as same or as assistant Curator required. Must be familiar with metadata standards and proficient with cataloging software, particularly Embark Cataloger and ARTstor Shared Shelf.
HOW TO APPLY
Attn: Peter Gisolfi, Chair, Architecture
The City College of New York
141 Convent Avenue,
New York, NY 10031
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/jobs/MP-141101.cfm
Job Posting: Project Assistant Archivist at Museum of Modern Art
Posted: October 16, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art History, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: archives, art, herman daled, job posting, museum of modern art, new york, nicole daled, project archivist, seth siegelaub Leave a comment »The Museum of Modern Art is currently seeking a Project Assistant Archivist to survey, process, and preserve the recently acquired Seth Siegelaub and Herman and Nicole Daled Archives. This project is a top priority for the Museum’s Archives due to the collection’s great research potential and the desire of the curatorial staff to access the materials quickly to enhance the understanding of the Museum’s new acquisitions. Processing these archives entails appraising and organizing the collections, which includes correspondence, unique items created by artists, financial records, and photographs, among other materials. Descriptive information will then be assembled to create an electronic finding aid. This is a grant funded position that is expected to last for 12 months.
Specific responsibilities, following professional archival standards, are as follows:
· Surveys the collection. Conducts preliminary research on the materials. Drafts a processing plan, in conjunction with Museum Archives staff.
· Determines and acquires necessary archival supplies. Performs simple preservation tasks. Implements necessary conservation measures.
· Compiles and revises existing descriptions of the material.
· Re-files and re-boxes the collection in acid-free housing.
· Writes and codes detailed finding aid including information on context and related collections as well as description of the material.
· Assists with reference activities of the Department.
· Item-level cataloguing of photographic images, and coordinating their digitization and the creation of analogue print copies.
We require an archivist with solid experience, who can work independently. The archivist must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Art History or 12 semester hours of modern art since 1880, a Master’s degree in Art History with a Certificate in Archival Studies or National Archives Modern Archives Institute Certification strongly preferred. 1-3 years’ experience processing archival collections according to standard archival procedures and research in art history is also required. Reading knowledge of French required. Strong verbal and writing skills. Computer literacy and knowledge of Encoded Archival Description (EAD). Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth-century art, art historical reference sources and other related research materials is also required.
Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.
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.
Student Lodging for ARLIS/SE Fall Meeting in Durham
Posted: September 27, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Conference Planning, News, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Networking | Tags: arlis/se, conference, durham, fall meeting, north carolina Leave a comment »Are you a student attending the ARLIS/SE Fall meeting in Durham, North Carolina?
Are you still trying to find a place to stay?
ArLiSNAP might be able to help! We have some contacts and might be able to track down a couple of spare rooms in the houses of other ARLIS members in the area.
Save some money and network at the same time. Not a bad deal!
Contact Rosemary if interested!
Job Posting: Instruction and Research Services Librarian, Ringling College of Art + Design
Posted: August 31, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Leave a comment »Instruction and Research Services Librarian; Full Time Position with Benefits and Faculty Status
Anticipated Start Date January 2012
This is a newly-funded position
Instruction and Research Services Librarian
Full Time Position with Benefits and Faculty Status
Institution: Founded in 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design is a private professional college fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and CIDA, the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Ringling College of Art and Design’s primary mission is to prepare students to be discerning visual thinkers and ethical practitioners in their chosen area of art and design and to provide an intensive professional education in the visual arts. Ringling College has taken a leadership role in the integration of high technology within art and design curricula in response to the marketplace and trends in the professions. The institution’s strategic plan positions the College for continued growth and development. It is authorized to award the BFA in thirteen visual arts disciplines and the BA in the Business of Art and Design, a new program that bridges the business world with art and design education. Ringling College employs 148 faculty who instruct 1,300 students from 46 states and 40 countries. The large residential campus is near downtown Sarasota. A cultural center of Florida, Sarasota is 65 miles south of Tampa and 75 miles north of Fort Myers. Additional information about the College is available at www.ringling.edu.
The Library: Verman Kimbrough Memorial Library is located on the central plaza of the campus and has a staff of 4 librarians, 9 support staff and 12 student assistants. Librarians are members of the faculty. It houses over 67,000 books, periodicals, and media items and substantial digital collections in online databases. The Library’s mission is to advance learning and teaching, in and beyond the studio and classroom, consistent with Ringling College’s scholar practitioner philosophy; to enable the College’s institutional mission and strategic goals, in partnership with academic departments, campus support services, and the arts community. A new library is in the planning stages. Additional information about Kimbrough Library is available at www.lib.ringling.edu.
The Position: Ringling College seeks a creative, collaborative, learner-centered professional librarian. The librarian partners with academic departments and collaborates with other faculty librarians in the development and delivery of research instruction to meet student competencies and information literacies; assists with copyright education and consultations as assigned or directed; participates in digital resources acquisition, management, development and use; provides reference service and library staff training in reference resources; assists faculty in collection development activities; envisions, develops, and executes digital projects and uses new technologies to facilitate instruction, learning and research; and, actively participates in faculty governance, institutional service, and professional development. This is a newly-funded, second Instruction and Research Services Librarian position for the Library. The ideal candidate will understand the needs of art and design practitioners, be able to effectively connect with students, work directly with faculty in an exciting, evolving curriculum, have experience selecting and managing digital resources such as online databases and ebooks, and use a variety of social media platforms and emerging software applications to deliver library services and content.
Required Qualifications for the Position:
- Masters degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
- Bachelor or master’s degree in design, studio, art history, or media arts disciplines as offered at Ringling College.
- Two years recent post-MLS professional librarian work experience.
- One year successful work experience teaching college-age adults in a college, university, museum, or cultural institution.
- Experience with newer, emerging technologies.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff colleagues.
- Ability to plan, implement and assess work responsibilities.
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with computers, both visually and dexterously.
- Hearing and speaking abilities sufficient for regular communication with individuals and groups.
Preferred Qualifications for the Position
- Expertise using both MAC and PC platforms.
- Experience with one or more scripting and markup languages such as HTML, CSS, XML and PHP.
- Experience employing technologies such as mobile aps, widgets, screencasting, etc.
- Work experience in a college or university library providing instruction and research services.
- Library public services experience.
For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 3, 2011. The anticipated start date of the position is January 2012.
Applications are accepted electronically at https://ringling.simplehire.com
Documents required (uploaded in pdf format):
1) cover letter of interest addressing specific qualifications for the position
2) résumé or curriculum vitae
3) separate statement of teaching philosophy
4) copy of MLS and arts degrees transcripts
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials if needed.
Job Posting: Visual Resources Librarian for Islamic Art & Architecture, Harvard College Library
Posted: August 30, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Architecture, Architecture Librarianship, Art History, Art Librarianship, Collections Management, Instruction, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, Opportunities: Job Postings, Outreach, reference, Special Collections, Visual Resources | Tags: aga khan program for islamic architecture, art librarianship, cambridge, harvard, islamic art and architecture, massachusetts, middle east, Visual Resources Leave a comment »Visual Resources Librarian for Islamic Art and Architecture, Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
Harvard College Library
Cambridge, MA
Reporting to the Public Services Librarian, this position is responsible for research support, collaboration, and outreach for visual materials in the field of Islamic art and architecture to faculty, students, and researchers. Visual materials collections include digital images and slides for teaching as well as other formats documenting all aspects of Islamic art and architecture in the Fine Arts Library including historic photographs, postcards, and ephemera. Additional responsibilities include implementation of appropriate and forward-looking image metadata schemes, digital access, and participation in collection development and management. Works closely with the Bibliographer in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture and the Photographic Resources Librarian in the Fine Arts Library and the faculty and staff of the Aga Khan Program.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Collection Management, Development, and Access
- Identifies, evaluates , and acquires images, digital resources, historic photographs, and other visual materials for the library’s teaching and research collection
- Assesses and selects historic photographs and other visual materials in the Fine Arts Library’s collection for digitization and preservation (in consultation with the AKPIA Bibliographer and FAL Photographic Resources Librarian)
- Works with AKPIA and other faculty members, students, fellows, and visiting scholars to set collection priorities based on research and curricular needs
- Coordinates and prioritizes production of different digital products (scanning, uploading, cataloging); tracks workflows and timely service to users
- Provides intellectual control for Islamic visual materials in OLIVIA, ARTstor Shared Shelf project, and other catalogues including collaboration to establish best practices and authority control
- Participates in planning and implementing projects involving visual materials
- Develops long-range planning for Islamic visual images collection in consultation with AKPIA faculty and staff
Reference and Instructional Support
- Provides research services for visual materials in Islamic art and architectural history for faculty, students, and researchers
- Selects and provides teaching images in appropriate formats and other visual resources for classroom lectures and course websites
- Provides individual and group research support including in-class workshops and personalized instruction
- Assists faculty and students in integrating GIS, Prezi , and other visual tools in lectures, course websites
- Prepares online research guides, reference tools, and finding aids for Islamic visual materials
- Assists with image research and provides images, as needed, for Muqarnas and other Harvard and MIT AKPIA publications
Collaboration and Outreach
- Collaborates with diverse Harvard colleagues including the Loeb Design Library, NELC, CMES, and Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program
- Collaborates with AKPIA Documentation Center at MIT, Archnet, and other external initiatives on the creation and sharing of metadata, content, and services for users of visual materials on Islamic art and architecture such as SAHARA
- Works with other Harvard groups supporting interdisciplinary and digital scholarship such as academic departments and programs, DASH, CGA, and the Library Lab Initiative to develop content and research/teaching opportunities
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises year-round student employees and temporary/project staff (as needed) in the creation of item level and collection-level cataloging and indexing for Islamic visual materials in all formats
- Working together with other stakeholders, develops special projects for access to and dissemination of Islamic visual culture
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in library and/or information science or equivalent experience
- Advanced degree at the master’s level or higher in the history of art and architecture related to the study of the Islamic world, or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or background etc.
- 3-5 years related professional library experience required
- Knowledge of at least one Middle Eastern language (Arabic, Persian, Turkish)
- Expertise in image metadata standards and online data creation and access
- Computer skills including databases and digital image file management, required
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required
Additional Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of western European languages, especially French and German
- Knowledge of the contemporary field of Islamic art and architecture historical study and its constituents
- Knowledge of other archival collections projects related to visual culture and history of the Middle East
- Ability to use a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Please apply with a cover letter and resume at the Harvard Employment Site.
Apply Here: http://www.click2apply.net/wy6zy39
Save the Date: Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference in NYC
Posted: August 17, 2011 Filed under: Art History, Art Librarianship, Artists Books, Opportunities: Conferences | Tags: art-book culture, artists' books, booksellers, conference, contemporary artists' books conference, long island city, MOMA, new york art book fair, new york city, printed matter, ps1 Leave a comment »Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference, September 30 – October 1, 2011
in conjunction with the Printed Matter New York Art Book Fair
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York
This dynamic, two-day program focuses on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. This year’s sessions feature a keynote by artist Tauba Auerbach, and sessions on an array of topics, including: artists’ books from Latin America, non-commercial distribution practices, contemporary criticism, and the pedagogical use of artists’ books in the juvenile justice system.
Thanks to generous funding by David Teiger and Phillip Aarons, the conference is free to the public for the first time.
[Editor's note: I've attended this conference/fair twice and it's a wonderful event--engaging panels, amazing opportunity to interact with artists and booksellers, plus a lovely social atmosphere. I highly recommend it, even more so now that it's free. RKJD]
Job Posting: Curator in the Office of Art Properties, Avery @ Columbia
Posted: July 19, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Architecture Librarianship, Art History, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: academic libraries, art, art history, art librarianship, avery architectural and fine arts library, columbia university, curatorship Leave a comment »The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, and collaborative individual for the position of Curator in the Office of Art Properties. Reporting to the Director, the Curator is responsible for the management, use, preservation, and development of Columbia University’s art holdings: paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, decorative arts, and other objects. Specific duties:
- plans and establishes policies, working in collaboration with the Director and the Committee on Art Properties
- oversees the operation of the unit; hiring and supervision of staff, ensuring sound fiscal management and budgetary compliance
- serves as spokesperson for the unit in relations with university departments, and with the public
- assesses works of art for possible acquisitions, ensures safe handling and storage, and coordinates conservation
- oversees the management of collections, evaluating the proper uses of works of art, making decisions about lending art objects and responding to requests for reproducing art objects
- works to achieve maximum awareness and accessibility of the collection for research, teaching, and exhibition; will develop and manage a digitization plan for documenting art works and for making them accessible via web-based access and exhibition portals
- cultivates relations with donors, alumni, arts colleagues at other institutions, and community representatives
Required:
- M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in art history; MLS or graduate-level degree or certification in cultural object-oriented collections management or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a leadership position managing an art collection;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Experience in fund-raising, grant preparation, and donor cultivation.
- Ability to work as part of a staff team, with a broad range of university colleagues, with students and with donors.
- Should have knowledge of collection management and museum practices;
- Interest in fostering fresh and interdisciplinary approaches to presenting and interpreting art and making the collection accessible for study and research.
Preferred:
- Experience in records and collection management, instructional uses of cultural objects, and exhibit and digital project development.
For immediate consideration, please apply online at: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54991
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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