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Job Posting: Curatorial/Museum Specialist (Access Services & Collections Librarian), Center for Creative Photography

(posting says review has already started, but applicants have until the end of the day on Thursday, 5/3 to apply!)

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona seeks applications from engaged, motivated, and innovative early-career librarians for this one-year temporary position; there is a possibility of renewal for a second year. Reporting to the Senior Archivist and Head of the Volkerding Study Center, the Access Services and Collections Librarian provides reference, collection development, and cataloging services at the Volkerding Study Center. Reference assistance and access are provided to a wide variety of rare and unique materials including archival collections, fine art photographs, rare books and journals, and audio-visual collections for national and international visiting scholars, students, faculty, and other staff members. Collections related projects will improve the stewardship of and access to the CCP Library’s special collections, which support research relating to the CCP’s archival and fine print collections. The incumbent is also responsible for identifying, upholding and communicating the issues surrounding copyright, privacy, and confidentiality of collections at the Center for Creative Photography. To promote the learning goals of the incumbent, the Librarian will be encouraged to participate in local and virtual professional development activities, and financial support will be provided to assist in the attendance of a national-level professional conference.

Full posting: https://uacareers.com/postings/28127

Internship Opportunity: Photo Archive Intern, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, NYC

Description

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Archives’ Photo Collection contains over 100,000 images. These photographs offer a rich historical overview of JDC’s relief activities over the past century in 90 countries. More than 73,000 photographs have already been digitally scanned. We seek students for an experiential education opportunity to assist with image cataloguing and preservation. The broad range of countries and topics in our scope of this collection, which encompasses regions and time periods such as postwar Europe, 1950’s North Africa and 1960s-70s Israel, allows us to tailor projects to different interests.

Special projects: • Adding to our online database the following photo collections:
o Community life, education and health services provided to Moroccan Jews from the 1950s-70s o Post-WWII Jewish refugees living in Displaced Persons Camps in Austria and Germany o Youth and elderly care programs in 1960’s Israel. o Assorted collections of JDC activities in Jewish communities of Bulgaria, Hungary, India, and many others • Preparing unprocessed images documenting JDC activities in 20 countries (1940’s-70’s) with emphases on Israel, France, Germany and Iran for digitization and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Creating metadata and integrating new photographs into cataloguing system.

• Conducting online research and fact-checking to enrich descriptive data for photographs.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Word and Excel required. Familiarity with database procedures is recommended. Preferred candidates will have completed at least one semester of graduate work in archival, museum, or library studies, or art history. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a basic knowledge of photographic history.

Compensation

Unpaid.

Location

New York, NY

To Apply

All opportunities are unpaid, but may be taken for course credit. The expected schedule is 12-20 hours per week. Options are available in the NY office located in midtown Manhattan and our offsite facility in Long Island City.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to archivesinterns@jdc.org.

Job Posting: Assistant Librarian (Part-time, temporary), New York School of Interior Design, NYC

Assistant Librarian (Part-time)

Job Title: Assistant Librarian (Part-time)

Part-time & temporary 3-month term only, with a possibility of renewal

Reports to: Director of the Library

Compensation: $18/hour

Date Revised: February 22, 2018

Overview: Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Assistant Librarian supports the day-to day operations of the Library’s public services and the two materials libraries. S/he is an integral part of the Library’s public services team for providing instructional, reference, and circulating services to library users. During the closing shifts and in the absence of the Librarian, s/he manages the Library’s circulation and reference desk and supervises student workers. The Assistant Librarian performs a variety of system maintenance tasks, such as updating the Library’s website and online subject guides and maintaining other electronic tools and platforms pertaining to public services. S/he may need to perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections.

Job Responsibilities

· Assist the Librarian with the operations of circulation and reference services and delivering library instruction sessions to NYSID students, faculty and staff; answer reference queries and help patrons locate items and resources in the library and archives, and through online databases.

· Manage the day-to-day public services operations and supervise student workers during closing shifts and in the absence of the Librarian.

· Assist the Librarian to manage the two materials libraries on the main campus and at the Graduate Center.

· Assist the Librarian to coordinate the schedule and content of the Library’s instruction program; conduct any library instruction sessions assigned within his/her schedule.

· Working with other librarians, update the Library’s website and online subject guidelines on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information and content represented on those online platforms.

· Resolve technical issues related to the Library’s online resources.

· Working with other librarians, actively explore and implement new library/information technologies pertaining to the Library’s public and instructional services.

· Perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections on an as-needed

· Other duties, projects and activities as may become necessary.

Job Qualifications:

· MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (candidates pursuing an MLS degree at an ALA-accredited institution will also be considered).

· Bachelors in art history, fine arts, design, or architecture preferred.

· Some circulation and reference experience in an academic and research library environment highly desirable

· Experience using an integrated library system, particularly its circulation module, desirable.

· Proficiency in WordPress, LibGuides, Omeka, and other library and information technologies pertaining to library public and instructional services.

· Strong technical skills of evaluating and employing a variety of new Web tools, systems platforms, and social media channels to facilitate and promote library services and operations.

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills for lectures, presentations, and working with library/archives users and staff.

· Professional committee memberships/activities in related organizations, such as ARLIS/NA, VRA, AASL, ALA, or ACRL, desirable.

Job Competencies:

· Ability to work independently, be flexible, have high attention to detail; a proactive problem solver.

· Friendly, with strong service orientation and good people skills.

· Former teaching or library instruction experience highly desirable.

· A commitment to user-oriented library services.

· General knowledge of art, architecture, and design research resources preferred.

Working conditions:

· Required to cover evening and/or weekend hours during the academic school year.

· Ability to perform physical activities associated with library collections.

How to Apply

· Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to libraryinfo@nysid.edu with “Assistant Librarian (part-time)” in the subject line.

NDSR Art Residency Call for Applications

National Digital Stewardship Residency Art (NDSR Art) is now accepting applications for its second and final cohort. Four candidates will be selected to work on projects related digital stewardship of new media and arts information. Each resident will be assigned to one of the four available projects and corresponding host institutions. The 2018-19 hosts are the Art Institute of Chicago, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Small Data Industries. See the Project Description page for qualification requirements and information about each of the four projects.

Applicants should specify their top two institutional choices in their application form. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

The deadline for applications is March 16, 2018. Selected residents will be announced in May.

This NDSR Art residency runs for 12 months, from July 16, 2018 to July 12, 2019, starting with a week-long training session in Philadelphia. Residents will work full-time, on-site in fully funded positions at their host institutions with opportunities for travel and professional development throughout.

This program aims to bridge the gap between existing, well–developed classroom education and the need for more direct professional experience in the field. The mission of the National Digital Stewardship Residency (NDSR) is to build a dedicated community of professionals who will advance our nation’s capabilities in managing, preserving, and making accessible the digital record of human achievement. We encourage students interested in digital stewardship and cultural heritage to apply.

Who May Apply

Anyone who has received or will be receiving a master’s degree (or higher) between Spring 2016 and Summer 2018 in a field related to digital stewardship will be eligible to apply for the 2018 resident class. If you are receiving your degree after the application deadline, and are selected as a NDSR Art resident, you will need to sign an agreement confirming you will receive your degree prior to the residency start in July 2018 or will relinquish your place in the program.

Applicants should be prepared and willing to move to the geographic location of their host institution for a twelve-month period beginning in July 2018.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; NDSR Art will not be able to sponsor employment visas

For detailed information about the residency and application instructions, please see the NDSR Art website: http://ndsr-pma.arlisna.org/

NDSR Art is a partnership of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and ARLIS/NA, made possible with generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Paid Internship Opportunity – Metadata Specialist Intern, Crutchfield, Charlottesville VA

Are you looking for more than just a summer job? Crutchfield’s summer experience is structured, but far from stuffy. This paid internship program will help you develop new skills, make connections, and strengthen your resume by learning directly from company leaders. Our interns work on real projects that matter and we’ll count on your skills and experience to solve problems in a relaxed and fun environment.

Help us find the right photos faster. You’ll work with our photography team, print and web designers, and digital asset manager to help us organize our photo storage, and optimize our naming and metadata to get better search results.

This position is 40 hours/week and pays $15/hour. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Interviewing stakeholders
Planning and implementing a new file structure for digital assets
Reviewing existing assets and recommending a list of keywords to optimize searches using image librarian program
Recommending and implementing improvements to the process of tagging new/existing image
Working with IT to implement improvements to the image librarian program
Developing and managing a process to tag images and file assets from in-house photo studio

Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=crutchfiel&jobId=78293&source=IN

Paid Internship Opportunity: Image Keywording Intern, Great Bowery, NYC

This position reports to the Image Annotation Manager. The Keywording Intern will be responsible for classifying and describing the images of a large, diverse photo archive. They will collaborate with other Keyworders to ensure consistency and accuracy, and will also help to organize the controlled vocabulary used to keyword these images.

This internship provides an opportunity to learn about the business of high-end image licensing, as well as standards and innovations in image keywording.

The ideal candidate has a background or strong interest in commercial and/or fine art photography. Familiarity with beauty, fashion, lifestyle, celebrity, and/or interior design media is essential. Previous experience keywording or cataloguing images or other assets is a big plus.

Must have basic computer proficiency (Mac), and excellent command of English. Experience with DAMs, Excel, and understanding of search engine functionality helpful. Research skills and attention to detail are critical.

Please submit a cover letter and resume through NYFA only. Applications submitted via direct email will not by reviewed.

(Link: https://www.nyfa.org/Jobs/Show/9bb38331-8a2c-41c6-8f34-a55c2288c097)

Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship – Yale University, New Haven, CT

Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library
Yale University, New Haven, CT

Fixed Duration Position: 10 months from date of hire; non-renewable

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2018

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 supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 15 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at web.library.yale.edu.

THE ROBERT B. HAAS FAMILY ARTS LIBRARY
The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from three formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama. Now located under one roof, these libraries support 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. For additional information on the Haas Family Arts Library, please visit the Library’s web site at web.library.yale.edu/arts.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Yale University Library welcomes applications for the 2018/19 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 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 further opportunities for professional growth and professional contact with colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kress Fellowship is a 10-month appointment and focuses on multiple areas of art librarianship including public services, collection development and management, special collections, and digital collections. Projects and activities will draw on subject areas served by the Haas Arts Library including the history of art, architecture, drama, and aligned area studies. The fellow will gain experience in reference services and library research education in the Haas Family Arts Library, Haas Arts Library Special Collections, and the Library and Archives of the Yale Center for British Art. Other activities will vary based on current Yale Library projects and the fellow’s interest and experience.

During their tenure at Yale, Kress Fellows are expected to pursue mutually agreed-upon projects resulting in a publishable paper, a new library service (such as a webpage or research guide), or other relevant deliverables. 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. Fellows are expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. Background in history of art, architecture or related arts disciplines. 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

The Kress Fellowship is a competitive position. Applicants should submit a current resume or CV, a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and names and contact information for three professional references to Lindsay King via e-mail at lindsay.king@yale.edu, before February 1, 2018. 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 “2018/19 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 ten months and will receive an award of $40,000, 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://your.yale.edu/policies-procedures/policies/hr-100-employment-policies 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.

Job Posting: Reference and Instruction Librarian, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL

The Reference and Instruction Librarian performs highly specialized, professional duties in the areas of library Research, Reference, and Instruction, to support and fully engage in the educational mission of the School and the success of its students.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs highly specialized, professional duties in the areas of library Research, Reference, and Instruction, to support and fully engage in the educational mission of the School and the success of its students.

2. Areas of performance include (but are not limited to):

participating in the design, delivery, and evaluation of front-line library services to the SAIC community;
course-integrated, web-based, and other approaches to information literacy instruction;
providing research consultations and reference services;
collaborating with colleagues throughout the library and the campus to optimize the user’s experience of library collections and services;
current knowledge of traditional and emerging technologies and best practices relevant to the assigned areas of responsibility.

3. Proactively engages the School’s agenda for student success.

4. Promotes best practices for a student-centered library.

5. Participates in building the library’s main collections (both physical and digital).

6. Contributes as needed to planning, policy development, and assessment for the Flaxman Library.

7. Serves as formal liaison to one or more curricular programs at SAIC.

8. Participates as assigned in: activities of other Flaxman Library work groups; and internal or external committees and projects.

9. In the absence of the Research and Access Services Librarian and the Access Services Manager, may supervise: Senior Access Services Assistant, Circulation Assistant, and Student Workers as assigned.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Commitment to the educational mission of the School and respect for all members of the campus community.
Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or related field.
Background in the arts or humanities.
Some experience working in a library, archive, or similar institution.
Demonstrable knowledge of current issues and best practices for library Research, Reference and Instruction.
Knowledge of vendors and delivery systems for current reference resources.
Understanding of instructional methods and measures used by libraries.
Proficiency using standard office software, web services, and networked environments.
Proficiency using social media relevant to library outreach and instruction.
Ability to work effectively within a team or independently.

Preferred:

Professional experience in a similar position, especially at a school of art, design, or architecture.
Proficiency using integrated library systems (ILS), OCLC, and/or other standard library technologies.
Experience working in art- or design-related fields, especially at an independent, non-profit college of art and design.
Teaching experience.
Degree(s) in the visual arts, design, or architecture.

Apply at: https://hrweb.artic.edu/recruit/applyjob.html

Job ID 9995

Visual Materials Cataloger, Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Under the direction of the Technical Services Archivist in the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, the Visual Materials Cataloger works to provide greater access to both analog and digital photographic collections in the special collections of Cornell University Library and the photographic holdings of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

In creating descriptions across the collections, the cataloger will work to bring together the different approaches to descriptive practice currently utilized by the library and museum and communities. In the Library, the cataloger will identify photographic materials across collections and create descriptions based on archival standards and best practices to facilitate access and use, with a particular focus on photography in designated subject areas, including land and environment, labor, civil rights, and Asia. In the Museum, the cataloger will perform item-level cataloging for photographic collections using accepted standards and appropriate controlled vocabularies. To enable discovery across the Library’s and Museum’s collections, the cataloger will work to ensure descriptions are consistent and compatible with relevant discovery platforms.

This position is a two-year benefits-eligible term appointment.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of advanced degree and related experience.
One to two years of experience working in a special collections or museum setting.
Experience arranging and describing photographic and visual materials in an archival or museum setting according to accepted national standards, including DACS, EAD, and MARC.
Experience creating and updating item-level metadata using accepted standards and vocabularies such as LC, ULAN, AAT, TGM, and others.
Knowledge of the history of photography, photographic materials and processes, and the proper handling, care, and storage of photographic and visual materials.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan, coordinate, and implement complex projects.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise and/or interest in environmental, labor, American, or Asian studies.
Degree in history or a related discipline
Record of engagement with professional groups and activities and/or contributions to professional or scholarly literature.
Familiarity with ArchivesSpace, eMuseum, or similar applications.

May work with dusty materials. Must be able to lift 20 to 40 lbs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Link: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Visual-Materials-Cataloger_WDR-00013078

2018 ARLIS/NA Wolfgang M. Freitag Internship Award: Applications Due November 17, 2017

2018 ARLIS/NA Wolfgang M. Freitag Internship Award

Please share with current students and recent graduates of graduate programs in library/information science, art history, architectural history, architecture, studio art, or museum studies.

The Art Libraries Society of North America is now accepting applications for the 2018 Wolfgang M. Freitag Internship Award. The award grants $3000.00 to the selected recipient to support a 150 hour internship in an art library or visual resources collection.

The deadline for applications is November 17, 2017.

The Award will be announced and presented during convocation ceremonies at the46^th Annual ARLIS Conference in New York City, NY, in February 2018.

Who May Apply

This internship aims to represent the multifaceted nature of our field by providing internship opportunities to students currently enrolled in, or having completed within the last 12 months, a graduate program in library/information science, art history, architectural history, architecture, studio art, or museum studies. Applicants must have completed at least 10 credits of their graduate coursework before the application deadline.

For detailed information about the award and application instructions please see the ARLIS/NA website: https://www.arlisna.org/about/awards-honors/68-internship-award

ARLIS/NA Wolfgang M. Freitag Internship Award Sub-Committee:

Jasmine Burns (Chair)

Mario Ascencio

Elizabeth Ernst

Anna Helgeson

Suzanne Rackover