Job Posting: AudioVisual Preservation Solutions – Project Cataloger
Posted: February 28, 2012 Filed under: Cataloging, conservation and preservation, Digital Libraries, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: archive studies, audio, audiovisual collection, audiovisual preservation solutions, avps, broadcast materials, Cataloging, image archives, new york city, profit sectors, video Leave a comment »AudioVisual Preservation Solutions – Project Cataloger
AudioVisual Preservation Solutions is seeking a short-term project cataloger to work on an audiovisual collection inventory. The position, ideal for current students and recent graduates of moving image archive studies or library science programs, would begin in early March and be full time for approximately 2 weeks. The ability to identify video and audio formats is an absolute must! The full commitment is required, as is an understanding of the basic principles of cataloging. Familiarity with generation types or production of broadcast materials is preferable. You must be computer and PC literate, able to work with basic image software, perform detail-oriented work of an often repetitive nature, work self-directedly, and follow concepts of controlled vocabularies and other cataloging needs. The work will take place at the AVPS offices located near Penn Station. This is a short-term position only.
AVPS is a full service media preservation and information management consulting firm providing effective individualized solutions in the areas of collection assessment, metadata management, digital preservation, facilities, workflows, and more. We work with national and international clients in universities, government, broadcasting, cultural arts, museums, and both the corporate and non-profit sectors to help ensure the preservation and long-term access to the valuable media and data they collect or create.
To apply, send resume and letter of interest to miwa@avpreserve.com
No phone calls please.
Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship for ALA 2012
Posted: February 24, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Scholarships Leave a comment »Applications open for 2012 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2012 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2012 Annual Conference, held June 21-26 in Anaheim, Calif.
The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship.
The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and events at the conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The recipient also will be invited, although not required, to provide daily updates about his or her experience on the Freedom to Read Foundation blog.
The deadline for submitting an application for the 2012 Conable Scholarship is Friday, April 6; the award will be announced in May.
Who is eligible: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree programor an AASL-recognized master’s programs in school librarianship and new professionals (those who are three or fewer years removed from receiving a library school degree) are eligible to receive the Conable Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are required to attach a résumé. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit www.ftrf.org. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley [at] ala.org.
Gordon Conable was a California librarian and intellectual freedom champion who served several terms as president of the Freedom to Read Foundation. He was executive vice president for public libraries at Library Systems and Services (LSSI) in Riverside, Calif., and was responsible for management and performance of LSSI’s public library contracts, including the 30-branch Riverside County, Calif., system. He also served as director of the Monroe County (Mich.) Library System from 1988–1998. During his tenure there, he withstood an intense controversy over Madonna’s book “Sex.” Before that he was associate director of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library in Washington. For his efforts, Conable received the Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award and the John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award for “intellectual freedom fighters.” In 1994 he was the first librarian recognized as Michigan’s Public Administrator of the Year.
Following his unexpected death in 2005, his wife and FTRF created the Conable Fund, which provides funding for the Conable Scholarship. To date, three Conable Scholarships have been granted. To contribute to the Conable Fund, contact the Freedom to Read Foundation at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or e-mail ftrf@ala.org.
The Freedom to Read Foundation, an affiliated organization of the American Library Association, was founded in 1969 to promote and defend the right of individuals to freely express ideas and to access information in libraries and elsewhere. FTRF fulfills its mission through the disbursement of grants to individuals and groups, primarily for the purpose of aiding them in litigation, and through direct participation in litigation dealing with freedom of speech and of the press.
Job Posting: Special Collections Cataloger, Getty Research Institute (Los Angeles, CA)
Posted: February 23, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via SLIS Careers Feed and The Getty Trust
Overview: This is a limited-term position for 2 years. The Cataloger will lead a project team responsible for processing and writing a finding aid for the Harald Szeemann papers. Influential curator Harald Szeemann was a distinguished advocate of movements such as conceptualism, land art, happenings and performance, and of artists such as Joseph Beuys, Bruce Nauman, Richard Serra, and Cy Twombly. Szeemann’s papers document every step of his process, including preliminary notes, written descriptions and proposals for projects, installation sketches, exhibition documentation, research files, and extensive correspondence with colleagues and artist collaborators. The Cataloger will develop and implement a detailed processing plan for the Szeemann papers according to archival standards and best practices; set priorities in consultation with curatorial and reference staff; coordinate and oversee the work of the processing team; supervise project interns and provide ongoing guidance and advice to the processing team.
Responsibilities: Applies art historical expertise and knowledge of archival standards and best practices to develop and implement a team-based processing plan. Determines priorities in consultation with curatorial and reference staff. Documents project workflow and progress. Problem-solves issues as they arise. Provides mentoring and guidance to the processing team. Supervises project interns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field
- Graduate degree in art history or archival management preferred
- 2-3 years related professional experience
- Reading knowledge of German and/or Italian; fluency preferred
- Knowledge of standards such as DACS, EAD, LCSH, AAT preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Demonstrated project management experience preferred
- Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit or other collection management systems preferred
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills preferred
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
More information and online application available at: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/1776/job
Job Posting: ARTstor Library Relations Associate
Posted: February 22, 2012 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Digital Imaging, Digital Libraries, Images, Marketing and Communications, Opportunities: Job Postings, Visual Resources | Tags: academic libraries, ARTstor, digital libraries, images, library relations, license agreements, market research Leave a comment »ARTstor
Library Relations Associate
New York City
ARTstor is a not-for-profit organization that assembles and makes available a Digital Library of images and associated data for noncommercial educational and scholarly uses, and an image management platform called Shared Shelf. The Digital Library and Shared Shelf are made available online through site licenses with educational and other not-for-profit institutions. ARTstor is headquartered in New York, NY.
The Library Relations Associate will share responsibility for expanding the ARTstor Digital Library and Shared Shelf participation within the educational community. Additional duties will involve billing, invoicing, and other special projects. The ARTstor community of potential participants consists of not-for-profit institutions in the United States and other countries. This position will require some travel (approx. 25%), and will demand a self-motivated, flexible, organized team player who thrives in an environment of constant change.
The LR Associate will report directly to the Associate Director for Library Relations.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Working to meet and exceed participation and revenue goals on an annual basis;
2. Communicating ARTstor’s mission, messages, and participation fee rationale to potential participants;
3. Identifying and managing new participation opportunities in the academic community;
4. Facilitating participation in ARTstor Digital Library at the institutional level by demonstrating ARTstor, its services and tools, and providing librarians and faculty members with useful information and strategies for promoting ARTstor as a campus-wide resource and platform;
5. Shepherding potential participants through the sales pipeline, including:
- Responding, via email and telephone, to participation inquiries via the ARTstor website
- Tracking contact information and “pipeline” status in our customer relationship management software
- Negotiating basic terms of License Agreements
- Working with other units to establish institutional access to the ARTstor Digital Library
- Giving remote demonstrations of ARTstor via GoToMeeting or other live conference software
- Setting up trial access for interested institutions
6. Representing ARTstor at conferences and other events deemed appropriate for this community;
7. Working closely with the Associate Director and other Library Relations team members on research projects, including market research;
8. Assisting with updating and maintaining the Talisma customer relationship management tool;
9. Contributing to internal reports;
10. Participating in all Library Relations and ARTstor staff meetings;
11. Keeping up-to-date on various ARTstor initiatives and developments and being able to communicate these initiatives to potential participants;
12. Additional special projects as assigned by the Associate Director and other senior staff members.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills in a variety of settings;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to work well as a team member;
- Strong technology skills, including familiarity with metadata structures, trends and web development as well as project management experience;
- Exceptional organizational skills;
- Ability to perform independently, be self-motivated, adapt to constant change and able to juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude;
- Strong commitment and interest in the use of images in an educational setting;
- Bachelor’s Degree;
- 3-4 years of experience in academic library or web/software development fields.
Desirable
- Familiarity with the ARTstor Digital Library;
- Art, art history, or architectural background;
- Business development, marketing, and/or academic library experience;
- Working knowledge of image management software and database technology;
- Experience with customer relationship management software (Talisma, Sales Force or other);
- Master’s Degree.
ARTstor is an equal opportunity employer. ARTstor offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applications for the position should be submitted to: careers@artstor.org
Applicants must submit a cover letter with salary requirements along with their resume. No phone calls please.
Job Posting: Interim Head, Fine Arts Library, Indiana University Bloomington Libraries
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: bloomington, fine arts library, indiana university, Ruth Lilly Auxiliary Library Facility 1 Comment »Interim Head, Fine Arts Library
Visiting Assistant Librarian – One Year Temporary Appointment
Indiana University Bloomington Libraries
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and collegial individual to serve in the position of Interim Head, Fine Arts Library.
The Bloomington campus includes approximately 37,000 students and 1,600 faculty and is also home to the highly ranked School of Library and Information Science (http://www.slis.indiana.edu/) that offers an art librarianship specialization (http://www.slis.indiana.edu/degrees/joint/specart.html) as well as a dual master’s degree in Art History and Library Science. Opportunities are available to participate in the programs and to work with and mentor students.
The Ruth Lilly Auxiliary Library Facility (ALF), a high-density state-of-the-art shelving facility designed to preserve and provide access to 6.4 million volumes, provides excellent delivery services for faculty and students locally and around the world. In addition to holding low-use items from the Libraries’ General Collections, the ALF serves as secure storage and delivery for the Lilly Library’s rare books and manuscripts, most of the University Archives collections, and a large film collection.
The Fine Arts Library is located on the second floor of the Indiana University Art Museum on the Bloomington campus. The Library houses the majority of Indiana University Libraries’ books and journals in the fields of the visual arts, art history, architecture, design and related disciplines and supports the academic needs of the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, including the Department of the History of Art. The collection comprises over 130,000 volumes and 390 periodical subscriptions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head of the Arts and Humanities Department, the individual in this position will oversee the operation of the Fine Arts Library and work closely with students and faculty in the School of Fine Arts/History of Art. The successful candidate will:
· Provide planning, organization, implementation, and direction of public services for the Fine Arts Library.
· Supervise two support staff members at the Fine Arts Library.
· Oversee facilities maintenance and library security for the Fine Arts Library.
· Working with the Fine Arts fund manager, help to develop the Libraries’ collections in the areas of visual arts, art history, architecture, design and related disciplines; consult and collaborate with faculty and other librarians in purchasing decisions, as needed; review and document gifts from individual donors and IU Art Museum exchange program gifts.
· Provide and oversee reference service for the School of Fine Arts’ faculty, students, staff, and others.
· Provide library instruction for the School of Fine Arts, as well as related classes in Theatre and Drama, African Studies, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Design, School of Education (art education), Art Museum docents, John Waldron Arts Center (book arts), and other areas/groups as requested, including instruction for the artists’ books collection.
· Serve as liaison to Art History faculty and School of Fine Arts [studio] faculty, including attendance at faculty meetings; IU Art Museum curatorial, exhibitions, and special events staff; as well as the IU Friends of Art.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field; reading or bibliographic knowledge of French, German, or Italian; knowledge of and experience using major electronic and print art reference tools and resources; knowledge of and experience in the application of technology to library services; demonstrated teaching skills; collection, reference and library instruction experience in art, architecture and/or related fields; strong public service orientation; excellent managerial and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with faculty members, supervisor, peers, and subordinates; ability to meet the responsibilities of a tenure-track appointment.
Preferred: Advanced degree in art history, fine arts, or related field.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:
· Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/neweeo-profe.html
· Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html
· Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/enroll/video.html
APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of applications will begin on February 21, 2012. The position will remain open until filled. How to apply.
Job Posting: Librarian (P/T), Alberta College of Art + Design (Calgary, CAN)
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs 1 Comment »via the Canadian Library Association Job Search
The Alberta College of Art + Design is one of only four publicly funded Canadian post-secondary institutions devoted exclusively to the advanced education of visual artists and designers. Through the Academic Plan exercise currently underway, the College is developing an exciting long term vision that reaffirms its educational mission within an arts and cultural context where design and creativity are keys to the cultural prosperity agenda.
The College welcomes applications for the following part-time permanent faculty position:
Librarian (1112-FE-FP-32)
Working as a part of the Library team and reporting to the Library Director, this position provides instruction and training for faculty, students and staff in accessing Library resources, provides leadership in emerging technology and liaisons with the Colleges IT offices; is responsible for copyright education at the College; assumes acquisitions responsibilities and maintenance of the Library’s media collections.
The successful candidate will bring strong written and spoken communication skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, excellent situational solving skills as well as an educational background in the visual arts and/or design all of which complements what the Library team offers to ACAD students and faculty and the broader provincial library community.
Qualifications:
Applicants will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in library science, with a B.A., B.F.A. or B.Des in the visual arts being an asset. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously worked in post-secondary libraries, who have a good understanding of existing and emerging technology and who have 2 to 3 years of related experience.
Please note final approval is pending for this position.
Review of applications will commence on February 29, 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, please submit an expression of interest, current résumé, and the names and contact information for three (3) references to:
Alberta College of Art + Design
1407 14th Avenue N.W., Calgary AB Canada T2N 4R3
E-mail: hr@acad.ca
For more information on the College, please visit our website at www.acad.ca.
Alberta College of Art + Design is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies. While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In situations with several qualified candidates, preference will normally be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Job Posting: Library Specialist- Reference and Student Services, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (Irvine, CA)
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs 2 Comments »via LISjobs.com
Library Specialist Reference and Student Services, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Irvine, CA
The Orange County campus of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising has an opening for a Full-Time (40 hours per week) Library Specialist – Reference and Student Services to assist the Campus Librarian in the operation and maintenance of the Library in support of the FIDM and Library Mission Statements.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in all related Library services
- Assist students in basic troubleshooting procedures
- Assist in Collection Development
- Participate in events in support of FIDM
- Answer questions in the Library
- Submit reports as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors Degree and enrollment in program and/or coursework toward an accredited MLIS.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Computer literate at the Intermediate Skill Level with competency in those tasks determined necessary for the position.
Some evening hours required.
Please email resume and salary requirements to:
rmarkman@fidm.edu
Job Posting: Librarian, Public Services, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, MO)
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »Librarian, Public Services
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Spencer Art Reference Library
The Librarian, Public Services plans, implements and directs public services of the Spencer Art Reference Library; actively provides excellent reference services and learning services, including library instruction and programs. The incumbent supplies leadership, supervision and training for the public services staff. Reports to Head, Library Services.
Accountabilities include:
- Reference & Public Services
- Information Resources Development & Maintenance
- Collections Development
- Audience Development & Library Program Improvement
- Supervision of Staff (for public services)
Position Requirements
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science (MLS) or information science
- 3-5 years successful professional library experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of research sources in art history and the humanities in all formats
- Successful experience providing reference, instruction, and research services
- 2 – 5 years of supervisory experience including the ability to hire/fire and manage and develop performance.
- Demonstrated initiative in innovative public services, especially reference services
- Demonstrated leadership to develop and implement collaborative projects, including the proven ability to initiate projects and follow-through.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and public presentation skills
- Advanced knowledge of integrated library information systems
- The ability to prioritize and balance competing job responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work positively in a changing environment
- A strong commitment to innovative and effective user-centered library services
- Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language or Chinese/Japanese
For more information and to apply, visit www.nelson-atkins.org
Job Posting: Access Services and Outreach Librarian (P/T), University of Oregon, Portland Library and Learning Commons (PLLC)
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »University of Oregon, Portland Library & Learning Commons (PLLC)./Portland, OR
This is a permanent, half-time position located at the White Stag building in downtown Portland, OR.
Duties include: circulation and access services management; supervision of student workers; design and delivery of outreach and marketing for library services, programs and collections to the PLLC and community; design and provision of user services; and other duties as assigned (ex: exhibits, technology troubleshooting). Works in collaboration with and reports to the Head, UO PLLC.
Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree from ALA-accredited program (must be in hand to start employment on 7/1/2012); excellent communication and collaboration skills; demonstrated professional experience providing access and user services in an academic library; demonstrated experience developing and delivering innovative outreach and marketing programs and tools in an academic library setting; demonstrated supervisory experience.
Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of the needs of at least one of these PLLC programs: architecture, art, design, and communication, with preference for architecture and design; demonstrated project management skills; demonstrated experience in user surveys and assessment of services; demonstrated expertise in using multimedia design and web authoring software tools; demonstrated familiarity with using social media tools for outreach, marketing, and institutional communication. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Increases in FTE may be considered in the future, depending on institutional need and availability of funding.
Salary commensurate with education and experience. For benefits, see: http:/hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.
Applications received by March 21, 2012 will receive priority consideration.
For complete description and details, see: http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative
The UO is an AA/EOE and ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.
Job Posting- Assistant Art Librarian (P/T), Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
Posted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via NJSLA
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Art Librarian (Part-time)
Description: The Barnes Foundation is seeking a part-time Assistant Art Librarian to assist the Art Librarian in the operations of the Barnes Foundation’s art library, which serves the informational needs of the staff, students, faculty, and docents of the Barnes Foundation, as well as the general public.
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth and twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordinary number of masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse provide a depth of work by these artists unavailable elsewhere. Established as an educational institution the Barnes carries out its mission teaching classes in its galleries and Arboretum.
Responsibilities:
- Provide circulation and reference desk coverage as directed by the Art Librarian.
- Provide all forms of reference assistance to the Foundation’s staff, students, faculty, docents, volunteers, and to the public.
- Assist the Art Librarian with all tasks related to the management of the Art Library, as assigned: circulation, reference, collection development, acquisitions, processing, and cataloguing.
- Staff the Art Library in the absence of the Art Librarian.
- Perform other duties as assigned/required by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Required: Enrollment in or completion of an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science program; 1-3 years of library experience; experience working with a variety of patrons in a reference environment; ability to work independently; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred: Coursework, training, or experience in art librarianship; background in art or art history; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably French. Must enjoy working with the public.
To Apply: Please apply online
https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2010342
Please create a single document that includes your cover letter, resume and three professional references to upload with your application.
The Barnes Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/assistant-art-librarian-philadelphia-pa-the-barnes-foundation-3c2d2807d4/?d=1&source=rss_page
Internship Posting: digitization intern for the Field Book Project
Posted: February 16, 2012 Filed under: Archives, Digital Imaging, Images: Manuscripts, Opportunities: Internships, Special Collections | Tags: archives, digitization, field book project, manuscripts, NMNH, SIA, smithsonian Leave a comment »The Smithsonian Institution seeks a summer digitization intern for the
Field Book Project, a joint initiative by the Smithsonian National Museum
of Natural History (NMNH) and the Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA).
Internships are 10-12 weeks and must take place between June 1 and August
31, 2012.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Field Book Project is seeking an intern to work
with the primary source field book collections in the Department of
Botany. The Field Book Project is a collaborative initiative between the
Smithsonian Institution Archives and National Museum of Natural History
and works to improve access to primary source field notes, expedition
journals, photographs, and other materials documenting field work for
scientific research and discovery. The field book collection spans more
than 150 years of scientific field work and contains manuscripts and other
materials that document information on specimen collections that may not
be available on the specimen labels or in published literature. Interns
will reproduce original works in digital format for a myriad of imaging
products.
QUALIFICATIONS: The intern must be able to handle delicate manuscripts
carefully, should have a healthy respect for historic collections, and
should be interested in learning about best practices and techniques for
digital imaging in an archival repository. Attention to detail for quality
control purposes is a must. Any previous experience with digitization
and/or knowledge of digital image file formats, settings, embedded
metadata and naming conventions should be mentioned in the application.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
TO APPLY: Send a resume, two references, and a cover letter detailing how
the internship relates to your academic or career goals to Carolyn
Sheffield at sheffieldc@si.edu<mailto:sheffieldc@si.edu>.
DEADLINE: February 25, 2012.
Internship Posting: Bridgeman Art Library
Posted: February 16, 2012 Filed under: Copyright, Digital Libraries, Opportunities: Internships, Visual Resources | Tags: art librarianship, bridgeman art library, digital image collections, internship Leave a comment »Bridgeman Art Library
About the Library
The Bridgeman Art Library is the world’s leading source of fine art images. Based in London, New York, Paris and Berlin, the Library represents thousands of museums, private collections and artists throughout the world in licensing their images for reproduction. Our clients worldwide include publishers, designers, advertising agencies and other image-using creative professionals.
About the Internship
We are offering a work experience placement for this summer as an Administrator at the New York office based in Manhattan. This role will involve supporting the Picture Research, Licensing, Marketing and Bridgeman Education departments. The successful intern will have varied responsibilities in a small office, providing a good opportunity for hands-on experience. Travel and some food expenses will be reimbursed.
Requirements
Any degree discipline is suitable, although an interest in Art, Art History or Marketing would be
preferred.
START DATE IMMEDIATELY : Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Compensation: Lunch and a Metrocard
To apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to
newyork@bridgemanart.com
Internship postings: Ringling Museum of Art
Posted: February 10, 2012 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Digital Imaging, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Internships | Tags: ContentDM, education, florida, libraries, ringling museum of art, sarasota, TMS Leave a comment »Ringling Museum of Art
Summer Internships 2012
Overview
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, will be offering five paid internships to be held for ten weeks, from May 21– July 27, 2012. The Ringling is part of Florida State University and serves as the State Art Museum of Florida. Located on a 66-acre site overlooking Sarasota Bay, it consists of an art museum, circus museum, historic home, theater and research library. The internships are in the following departments:
- Collections Management
- Curatorial (Modern and Contemporary Art)
- Education
- Library
- Marketing and Communications
- Historic Asolo Theater
Summer internships at the Ringling combine practical, hands-on experience working on a project for a specific department with exposure to all aspects of the museum’s operation.
Interns earn $11.25 per hour (less taxes) and are paid bi-weekly. Interns are responsible for their own housing (the Museum will assist with locating nearby rentals).
Candidates must be graduating seniors or current graduate students. International students must have a current US Visa and be eligible to work in the US. The positions require fingerprinting. The Museum encourages students from all backgrounds to apply and is committed to a culturally diverse group.
Application materials can be found on the Museum’s website at http://www.ringling.org/Opportunities
The application deadline is March 23, 2012.
Position: Collections Management Intern
Department: Collections Management
Responsibilities: Work with TMS (the museum’s collections database) updating records for the Asian collection, Cypriot collection, photography collection, circus collection etc.; assist with digitization and other projects as needed
Qualifications: Graduate student with a museum studies, art history, history or library science background
Position: Curatorial Intern (Modern & Contemporary Art)
Department: Curatorial (Modern & Contemporary Art)
Responsibilities: Research the photographers represented in a large donation of 20th-century European and American photographs, for the purpose of proposing temporary exhibitions and permanent collection installations
Qualifications: Masters degree in art history with a concentration in photography; doctoral student preferred
Position: Education Intern
Department: Education
Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the Education Department; assist with research and development of adult programs and family activities; help to facilitate the museum’s summer youth program; contribute to docent training and evaluations Qualifications: Strong research and communication skills; good working knowledge of art history; K-12 classroom or other experience with children
Position: Library Intern
Department: Library
Responsibilities: Participate in the activities of the Ringling Museum Library; work on the museum object files digitization project, including cataloguing, editing, scanning and entering data into TMS (the museum’s collections database), ContentDM and other internal databases; work on social media applications and collection development
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in art history or related field; current enrollment in an ALA-accredited MLS program with an interest in special and/or research libraries
Position: Marketing Intern
Department: Marketing and Communications
Responsibilities: Capture and post videos/photography of events and happenings around the Ringling Estate; design flyers and other promotional materials as needed
Qualifications: Video, editing and graphic skills; degree in graphic design, film and/or animation preferred
Position: Technical Production Intern
Department: Historic Asolo Theater (HAT)
Responsibilities: Work closely with the Technical Director in pre-load-in preparation, load-in, and technical/dress rehearsals for the summer circus production in the Historic Asolo Theater; work with performers to maintain production integrity and smooth day-to-day operations, including the run of the show
Qualifications: Degree in theater (recently completed); minimum of two years technical theater experience
Note: The circus performances in the HAT are held twice a day, Wednesday thru Sunday, for six weeks (closing July 29). Each performance lasts approximately one hour.
Job Posting: Director of Hamon Arts Library, SMU
Posted: February 8, 2012 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: academic librarianship, art librarianship, hamon arts library, SMU, southern methodist university, texas Leave a comment »Director of Hamon Arts Library – January 2012
Position open until filled
Central University Libraries of Southern Methodist University seeks an exceptional person to serve as Director of the Hamon Arts Library. The successful candidate will possess a vision for the Hamon as a 21st-century library of the fine and performing arts, and the qualities necessary to make that vision a reality.
The Hamon Arts Library is part of Central University Libraries (CUL) and reports to the Assistant Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services. Located in the Owen Arts Center of the Meadows School of the Arts, Hamon has extensive online and print holdings relevant to the visual and performing arts, as well as the Jerry Bywaters Special Collections Wing and the G. William Jones Film and Video Collection. The Hamon Arts Library primarily serves faculty, staff and students of the Meadows School of the Arts. Meadows majors and programs prepare students to excel as professionals in the arts, media and communications, and the Hamon staff works to align the library’s services and collections with the Meadows curricula. Central University Libraries is committed to supporting SMU’s aspiration to become a leading research institution within a dynamic, engaged learning environment.
The Director of the Hamon Arts Library provides vision, energy and leadership for three subject librarians who offer collection development, reference and instructional services for Meadows departments, two curators of special collections, one curatorial assistant, and three library specialists in circulation. Other responsibilities are administering the budget of the Hamon Arts Library, including university-allocated and restricted funds; creating and maintaining records, reports and statistics; and supervision of direct reports. The Director also serves on committees, including service on CUL’s Leadership Team, which sets policies and provides strategic vision for the libraries, and is expected to take an active role within SMU libraries, the Meadows School, and the University. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who sets priorities and promotes positive change in support of the teaching, research and creative needs of Meadows students, faculty and staff. The director will also work with staff in other areas of the library and university to advance technology and digital initiatives relevant to library services; cultivate faculty relationships; and make Hamon a visible and dynamic presence within Meadows, the University, and the greater Dallas arts community.
Requirements of the position include a Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution; a graduate degree in the fine or performing arts; at least five years’ progressively responsible post-MLS experience in an arts library, preferably in an academic setting; supervisory experience; demonstrated experience with the use of technology in an arts setting; strong knowledge of and experience with reference, information literacy, instruction and collection development; evidence of scholarly engagement and participation in professional organizations; and excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, including the ability to work collegially with faculty, staff and students. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated project management skills, experience in grant writing, and experience in overseeing the physical operations of a library facility.
Please visit our website http://www.smu.jobs to apply.
Southern Methodist University will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Carolyn Keenon
CUL Human Resources Office / Facilities
Central University Libraries
Southern Methodist University
Office: 214-768-1850
Fax: 214-768-1502
Job posting: Scanning Technician Frick Art Reference Library part-time/temp
Posted: February 7, 2012 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Libraries: Museum Libraries, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings, Special Collections | Tags: art libraries, frick art reference library, frick collection, scanning, special collections Leave a comment »The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of over 1,100
works of art from the thirteenth to 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 one of the world’s
most perfect museums. The Frick Art Reference Library, one of
the world’s leading centers for research in the history of art,
was founded in 1920 by Miss Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984) to
further the goals of “encouraging and developing the study of the
fine arts and of advancing the general knowledge of ‘kindred
subjects.”
Job Summary
The Scanning Technician is responsible for operating a Zeutschel OS 12000
HQ book and document scanner at the Frick Art Reference Library. Tasks
include handling fragile library collections, scanning each page of each
book or other library item, monitoring scanning operations, ensuring scans
meet quality standards, and tracking scanning progress. Responsibilities
include:
• Proper operation of Zeutschel scanning equipment. No previous experience
necessary, training will be provided.
• Careful handling of fragile books and other library material for
scanning operation.
• Evaluating scanned material to establish that scanning has been carried
out accurately.
• Ensuring that the scanning operation is running smoothly and efficiently.
• Managing, tracking, and reporting of scanning progress.
• Troubleshooting basic scanning or PC (Windows 7) issues.
Details
The Scanning Technician reports to the Digital Project Manager and works
21 hours per week. Work hours take place between Monday and Friday
9:00-5:00. Schedule may be flexible, but must be consistent.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must be well organized, self-motivated, and capable
of handling library collections with care. The position requires standing
for long periods of time. Experience working in a library is preferred but
not required. Successful candidate will be trained by the conservators in
proper procedures for handling library materials and by the Digital
Project Manager in operation of the scanning equipment. Basic proficiency
with Windows 7 required. Proficiency with Adobe CS5 and Adobe Acrobat
preferred.
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.
Compensation: $15 per hour.
This temporary position is expected to continue for 6 months or longer.
Contact:
Chief, Collections Preservation
jobs@frick.org
Email résumé and schedule (days and hours available).
No phone calls please.
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: New York Historical Society–Print Room Reference Librarian
Posted: February 7, 2012 Filed under: Images, Images: Photographs, Opportunities: Job Postings, Special Libraries, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: archives, new york historical society, photographs, prints, reference Leave a comment »New-York Historical Society – Print Room Reference Librarian
The Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections holds more than 250 collections, including 500,000 photographic prints and negatives, over one million historical prints and ephemera, approximately 100,000 architectural drawings, and the records of such noted American architects as Cass Gilbert and McKim, Mead and White. These collections are used daily by in-house and external researchers, including historians, art historians, architects, preservationists, filmmakers and the general public.
Job Description
The New-York Historical Society is seeking an experienced reference librarian to work in its Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections. Public service is the primary focus of this position. Specific aspects of public service and other responsibilities include:
• Conducting in-depth reference interviews prior to scheduling of appointments; coordinating and providing reference service on-site and by telephone, letter, and e-mail to all those interested in the department’s collections. Occasional provision of reference service in the library’s departments of manuscripts and printed collections.
• Educating researchers about rules and procedures for proper handling of the collections; monitoring researchers’ use of the collections
• Providing photocopies for researchers and coordinating image requests with the Department of Rights and Reproductions
• Keeping monthly statistics on collections usage
• Working with the Department Head and other staff to set processing and cataloging priorities for the Department, including the selection and organizing of collections for digitization.
• Coordinating the retrieval and return of collections for researchers, maintaining collections, and tracking the flow of collections in and out of the Print Room
• Assisting in record keeping of acquisitions
• Education and outreach activities, such as group presentations
Qualifications
M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school. Three years’ experience in a busy reference setting, preferably in an academic or research library. Experience identifying and working with visual materials collections, and familiarity with their care, organization, and arrangement. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment of frequently shifting projects and responsibilities. Good attention to details and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Subject specialty in art history, American history or New York history is preferred.
To Apply
For consideration please send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references to hr1@nyhistory.org. In the subject line please reference the job title. The New-York Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Posting- Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship, Yale University
Posted: January 31, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Fellowships, Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: Internships, job postings, jobs Leave a comment »from sils-jobs
2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
https://collaborate.library.yale.edu/lhr-public/Internships%20and%20Fellowships/Kress%20Fellowship.aspx
The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Yale University Library Seeks Applications and Nominations for 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
Fixed Duration Position: 8 months from date of hire; non-renewable
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2012
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The Yale University Library, as one of the world’s leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.
THE ROBERT B. HAAS FAMILY ARTS LIBRARY
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from four formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, Drama and the Visual Resources Collection. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world’s foremost collection of books on color.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Yale University Library welcomes applications and nominations for the 2012/13 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship. The Kress Fellowship is intended for a recent graduate from library school who wishes to pursue a career in art librarianship. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Through this fellowship, the Kress Foundation seeks to achieve in the field of art librarianship what it has accomplished for art history and art conservation: ensuring the growth of the discipline by promoting the advancement of new professionals.
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale serves a distinguished array of academic and museum programs, architects, artists and scholars. Kress Fellows have the opportunity to interact routinely with faculty, staff and students in distinguished Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama; a nationally ranked department of the History of Art; and two outstanding university art museums, the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. They also have occasion to collaborate with colleagues from throughout the Yale University Library, including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the library and rare books department of the Yale Center for British Art. The rich professional and scholarly resources of New York City and Boston’s art libraries and museums are within two hours travel, providing still further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This year the focus of the Kress Fellowship will be on public services librarianship, specializing in architecture and design, which will include experience in reference services and library research education. During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue a mutually agreed-upon project resulting in a publishable paper or a new library service (such as a webpage or research guide). Kress Fellows are also introduced to a broad spectrum of professional activities and may have the opportunity to perform collection development activities or assist with library-based exhibitions. Kress Fellows also participate in library planning committees and task forces and engage in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and other collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. Excellent analytical, organizational, management, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively build partnerships and promote the benefits of change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity, diversity of opinion, and historic precedent. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in history of art, architecture or related arts disciplines. Experience with web design and development and electronic information resources. Experience with HTML and XML. Reading knowledge of two or more Western European languages.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
The Kress Fellowship is a competitive fellowship. Applicants should submit a current resume, as well as a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references, to Amy Burlingame, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Representative, via e-mail at hrlibrary@yale.edu, before March 1, 2012. The statement of interest is expected to reflect a genuine commitment to art librarianship and an interest in the provision of information services to the visual arts community. There is no application form. Please be sure to include “2012/13 Kress Fellowship” in the e-mail subject and cover letter. A search committee of Yale librarians will review submissions. The Kress Fellow will be in residence at Yale for eight (8) months, and will receive an award of $30,000, prorated over the fellowship term. Health insurance will be provided.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Internship Opportunities- Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Washington, DC
Posted: January 26, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Internships Leave a comment »via ARLIS-L
Smithsonian Libraries Accepting Professional Development Internship Applications
The Smithsonian Libraries will award up to three paid internships for graduate students interested in working in research and museum libraries for the summer of 2012. The internships cover specific areas of librarianship, including technical services, digital projects and research, and reference and reader services. Below are the available projects. Applications close March 12th, 2012.
Projects for the Summer 2012 Program:
- Artists’ Books
- NASM Sheet Music Cataloging
- Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) Workflow Project
Candidates interested in research, reference and reader services will work in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Library where they will address advanced bibliographic searching and developing exhibition ideas featuring artists’ books.
For this internship, an MLS graduate student with art background is preferred; class work or experience with cataloging/metadata. Exhibition experience is a plus but not necessary.
Information for all applications:
Qualified applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, hold a 3.0 GPA in their major, demonstrate interest in the research and museological activities of the Smithsonian Institution and Libraries and show solid writing, analytical and computer skills. The internships are offered to current students and recent graduates of accredited library programs. Interns may receive up to $500 dollars per week for a maximum of six weeks. Applications for summer 2012 internships will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 12. Candidates who are not selected for the Libraries’ paid internship program may be eligible to receive non-paid internships. To view program information, requirements and additional details visit http://www.sil.si.edu/Galaxy.cfm?id=3.21.
For additional information, please contact:
Erin Clements Rushing
Digital Images Librarian
Digital Services Division, Smithsonian Institution Libraries
Room 2206 MRC 154
10th Street and Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20013-7012
p. 202.633.1708
f. 202.633.4313
rushinge@si.edu
Job Posting- User Experience Librarian, University of Michigan
Posted: January 25, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: job postings, jobs Leave a comment »via UMjobs.org
(This is a slightly outside-the-box position with great potential for an artist/designer librarian!)
Job Summary
The User Experience (UX) Department at the University of Michigan Library is seeking a talented and enthusiastic UX Designer. The ideal candidate will be able to create beautiful and usable interfaces, have a passion for understanding users, strong problem solving skills, and be invested in improving the library web experience. The UX Designer will focus on interface design but also take part in the full range of departmental duties, including user research/usability, accessibility, and web analytics. The UX Designer works in a collaborative team environment and participates in all stages of development – from concept to implementation.
This position will be a FULL-TIME, TWO-YEAR term appointment with the possibility of renewal. More information about the UX Department may be found at our website: bit.ly/MLibraryUX.
Responsibilities
Interface Design 60%
- Create concept sketches, flow diagrams, wireframes, mockups, and html prototypes.
- Create complete visual designs and web-ready graphics.
- Conduct ongoing research into the development of new interface capabilities, enhancements, and user-centered design trends.
User Research 20%
- Design and conduct user research/usability studies using a variety of techniques (e.g. formal/informal usability testing, online surveys, card sorting, interviews, observations, focus groups, participatory design).
- Conduct regular web analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct web accessibility audits.
Project Management & Communication 20%
- Help scope, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communicate project priorities and goals with project stakeholders, developers, and library-wide staff.
- Create and maintain project documentation.
- - Participate, as needed, on library committees. May provide advice or assistance to other units within the University Library regarding user research or interface issues.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and training or experience in information technologies. An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree (e.g., Graphic Design, UxD, HCI) and experience is required for appointment as a librarian.
- Excellent interface design skills with a strong understanding of user-centered web design principles, typography, composition, and color theory. Experience creating complete interface designs and web-ready graphics.
- Experience creating concept sketches, flow diagrams, wire frames, and mock-ups.
- Proficiency with graphics software and prototyping software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Omnigraffle, Visio)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing and/or evaluating library systems or other complex websites.
- Experience designing and/or evaluating mobile interfaces.
- Experience with a variety of user research/usability methods.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards and coding techniques.
- Experience with HTML/CSS and knowledge of more advanced front-end technologies.
- Experience with web analytics analysis.
- Knowledge or experience with SEO.
How to Apply
To be considered, we ask you to include a cover letter with your resume when you apply through UMJobs. In addition, we strongly encourage you to present work samples via an online portfolio or sent via email to Suzanne Chapman, Head of the User Experience Department, at suzchap@umich.edu.
Questions about the job description may be emailed to Suzanne Chapman, Head of the User Experience Department, at suzchap@umich.edu.
View the full job description and apply here.
