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Part-Time Librarian – The Modern Museum, Fort Worth, TX

Original job posting by the TLA available here.

Position Starts:3/17/2014	Listing Closes: 2/21/2014	Listing Submitted: 1/13/2014
Position Description:	The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth seeks a part-time (2 days per week) librarian to assume cataloging and organizational duties for the Museum’s library. Candidates should possess knowledge of art history and/or visual arts; knowledge of Library of Congress System and OCLC; knowledge of bibliographic cataloging; knowledge of RDA standard; and knowledge of stacks management. Candidates should be able to research and evaluate materials for collection development; provide reference and research consultation to staff members; assist with reciprocal material situations; and assist with other duties as needed.
Institution:	Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Type of Library:	Other
City:	Fort Worth, Texas
Annual Salary:	Commensurate with experience
Salary Comment:
Telephone:		Fax:
Email Address:	bmitchell@themodern.org
Website Address:	www.themodern.org
Required Education:	Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited program
Required Experience:
Contact:	Brent Mitchell
Send Resume to:	Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell Street Fort Worth, TX 76107
Special Instructions:
Interviews will not be conducted at the conference placement center. Please contact directly.

Assistant Librarian and Archivist – American Textile Museum, Lowell, MA

via INALJ, see original posting here.

Institution:	American Textile History Museum, Lowell, Mass.
Job Title:	Assistant Librarian and Archivist
Duties/Description:	Search Re-opened: The American Textile History Museum (ATHM) seeks a creative, motivated team-player for the part- time position of Assistant Librarian and Archivist in the Osborne Library. Reporting to the Librarian, this position is responsible for assisting with recording, maintaining and conserving ATHM’s library holdings. The collection includes books, pamphlets, manuscript collections, photographs, prints, insurance maps, and trade literature, all relating to some aspect of the textile industry. The Osborne Library serves researchers through on-site visits, telephone, and email inquiries; researchers include in- house staff, national and international researchers, the local community, students, teachers, and families.The Assistant Librarian and Archivist will assist the Librarian in all aspects of library work, including processing manuscript collections using appropriate archival techniques; providing services to researchers; cataloging and processing books, photographs, etc. into the museum database; identifying materials needing repair and conservation; ensuring the use of proper preservation techniques; storing/reshelving materials; helping to prepare information and collections for web-based use; and performing any other functions necessary to the operation of a special collections library.Primary responsibilities include: process incoming and backlogged manuscript collections by accessioning them into the museum’s database, organizing the materials, re-housing documents in acid-free folders and boxes, creating an inventory and/or finding aid, and cataloging into OCLC if warranted; assist on-site researchers at the Osborne Library by explaining library and archival policy, conducting interviews, identifying and retrieving research materials, photocopying documents, and monitoring researchers; answer in-house, telephone, and e-mail requests by searching for the materials, producing required reproductions, corresponding with researchers, and mailing materials; collaborate with the Librarian in setting policy to determine preservation practices, reproduction and usage fees, research use of the collections, and copyright issues involved in digitization; assist the Librarian in maintaining the library’s website, the Chace Catalogue, and other digitization projects; accession newly acquired books and pamphlets into the museum’s database; supervise student interns and volunteers in various library and archival tasks; handle daily library duties including answering visitor’s reference questions, shelving books, maintaining the stack area, and ordering supplies; provide collaborative support to the museum curator in museum exhibit research and preparation, and work with museum staff in developing library exhibits that highlight the library’s collections. This position is 20 hours/week with no benefits.
Qualifications:	MLS/MLIS with concentration in archival studies from an ALA- accredited program; at least two years’ experience supporting library and archives operations, including collection preservation, online migration, maintenance and digitization of collections. Proven track record of coordinating and completing projects with limited resources, working in a collaborative culture, and being able to manage a changing and varied workload. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. The candidate possessing skills that include computer data management, collections’ marketing, ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, strong research interests in American history and willingness to assist researchers, attention to detail, and a sense of humor will have the edge.
Salary:
Closing Date:	February 5, 2014
Send:	To apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jane E. Ward, Librarian, at jward@athm.org (please put Assistant Librarian in subject field) or mail to Jane E. Ward, Librarian, American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854.

Assistant Archivist – Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA

via Simmons Jobline, see original post here.

The Charles M. Schulz Museum, a not-for-profit institution located in Santa Rosa, California, seeks a collaborative, organized, and enthusiastic Assistant Archivist to join our collections team. The Museum is home to an active Research Center that provides care and access to correspondence, periodicals, books, news clippings, and business records pertaining to the life and art of Charles M. Schulz.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Archivist reports directly to the Archivist, who is responsible for the overall administration of the Research Center of the Charles M. Schulz Museum. This position is focused on processing archival records related to the life and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts, as well as institutional archives. The Archivist Assistant works to implement archival management of records in electronic formats, assists with the public service functions of the Research Center, and engages in active outreach. This position also has responsibility for encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD). In addition, the Assistant Archivist will work with processing assistants, including paraprofessional archival processors and interns. The successful candidate may also participate in digitization projects, acquisition of manuscript and archival collections, and donor relations.

Qualifications

Required

A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, a graduate degree in archival studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamically changing environment.
Experience processing archival collections and preparing finding aids.
Familiarity with concepts related to archival management of electronic records.
Knowledge of basic records management principles and current trends.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively.
Fluency with digitization concepts and best practices.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

Proficiency with PastPerfect Museum Software.
Reference service experience in a research or academic library.
Expertise working with archival collections in non-textual formats, such as photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings.
Experience working with electronic records.
A comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suites.
Experience working with oral history programs.

About the Museum
The mission of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is to preserve, display, and interpret the art of Charles M. Schulz. The Museum carries out this mission through exhibitions and programming that:

Illustrate the scope of Charles M. Schulz’s multi-faceted career,
Communicate the stories, inspirations, and influences of Charles M. Schulz,
Celebrate the life of Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters, and
Build an understanding of cartoonists and cartoon art.

Apply

This is a regular part-time position including pro-rated benefits, requiring 24 hours per week. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and samples/links of finding aids to:
Cesar Gallegos, Archivist

Charles M. Schulz Museum

2301 Hardies Lane

Santa Rosa, California 95403 cesar@schulzmuseum.org

Job Posting: Digital Archivist – Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

To apply, find original job posting here.

Responsibilities:

• The Digital Archivist is responsible for the MFAH Archives digitization program of textual, photographic, architectural, and audio-visual materials

• The Digital Archivist serves on the Electronic Record Archive implementation team

• Oversees digitization of archival materials, creates and color-corrects sub-masters, and creates access copies

• Primarily responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of legacy equipment.

• Responsible for description of a/v collection

• Responsible for the exportation of data from collection management system.

• Will assist with migration of EAD finding aids

• Assists with the accessioning, arrangement and description of the MFAH´s institutional records and manuscript collections in electronic form

• Monitors digitization and ingestion workflows

• Keeps abreast of best practices and standards

• Provides training to staff and volunteer

• Provides reference service to professional staff and scholarly public

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of image technical metadata required

• Knowledge of a/v wrappers and codecs required

• Strong command of archival theory and best practices required

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of content description

• Demonstrated familiarity with MARC, EAD and DACS required

• Demonstrated familiarity with OAIS Reference model and TRAC principles
required

• Significant knowledge of ingestion and preservation tools for born-digital records, specifically disk imaging tools, write blockers, file format authenticators, metadata extractors, and checksum generators

• Demonstrated ability to work with databases, data mapping and migration of data

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Ability to think creatively required

• Familiarity with PREMIS

• Knowledge of emerging standards such as linked data and semantic web development, specifically FAST, highly desirable

• Familiarity with RDA, EAC-CPF and METS preferred

Education and Experience:

• Masters in Archival Studies, Library and Info Science, History or equivalent degree required

• Two or more years of professional archival experience with similar duties required

• Experience overseeing digitization and volunteer projects strongly preferred

• Experience writing documentation and conducting presentations and training
strongly preferred

• Experience validating EAD finding aids strongly preferred

• Experience with born-digital records archiving and trustworthy digital repository strongly preferred

• Experience with developing, utilizing and documenting workflows strongly preferred

• Experience acquiring and maintaining legacy equipment for accessing obsolete a/v and digital formats strongly preferred

• Art history background strongly preferred. Experience in museum setting highly desirable.

• DAS coursework highly desirable

• Experience providing reference service and processing records preferred

• ACA certification preferred

Job Post: Visual Resources Manager – Boston University

To apply, find the original job posting here.

VISUAL RESOURCES MANAGER, History of Art & Architecture

Tracking Code: 1016/L1613*
Job Description: Provide leadership, strategic planning, and management of the visual and digital collections of the Visual Resources Center. Work closely with departmental faculty to integrate existing and emerging visual and digital resources into teaching and research. Work collaboratively to facilitate the effective and innovative use of technology in image-driven Digital Humanities projects and other multi-media websites spearheaded by faculty. Manage copyright licensing and supervise one staff member.
Required Skills: MLS, MA, or MS, MA must be in History of Art and Architecture or a related field, related graduate level course work required for candidates with an MLS or MS only, strong knowledge of digital technology, and three to five years of experience.
Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary

Grade 74

Job Posting: Head of Library Services – Ringling Museum of Art

To apply, find original posting here.

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in its affiliation with Florida State University, is one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation. Located on an impressive 66-acre Sarasota bay front estate, it preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling, educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art and special exhibitions; Ca d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Museums; the Tibbals Learning Center; the Historic Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds overlooking the Sarasota Bay. An Education Building houses our library, conservation facility, classrooms, and staff offices and The Visitors Pavilion serves some 350,000 guests annually.

Anticipated Salary Range

High $40,000’s to low $50,000’s, commensurate with experience

Schedule

If not otherwise specified, schedule is M-F, 8-5.

Responsibilities

The Ringling Art Library seeks an enthusiastic Head of Library Services to serve as Head Librarian and lead the expansion of the Library’s services and collections. This individual will spearhead the conceptualization and implementation of policies, programs, and long-range planning.

Collections Development: In collaboration with Ringling staff, establishes a collections development plan aligned with institutional initiatives. Analyzes the Library’s collections for strengths, weaknesses, and relevance to current information needs. Responsible for purchasing new acquisitions. Selects rare books for conservation.

Research & Program Development: Performs research on all aspects of the Ringling legacy and collections as well as other topics pertaining to the visual arts and cultural history to assist staff, faculty, and public in research, curriculum development, and exhibitions and programming. As member of the library team, assists with reference, circulation, public services, and promotes the use of current and emerging technologies. Promotes the services, and expands the awareness of the collection and resources, regionally and nationally. Leads and participates in library public programming. Handles requests from outside scholars for information relating to the Package exhibitions. Assists with grant proposal preparation.

Professional, Community, and Donor relations: Represents the Ringling Library by participating in professional associations, and regional library partnerships/programs related to the Museum’s mission or initiatives. Monitors developments in the profession as well as best practices to encourage innovation and ensure excellence. In conjunction with Development Department, works with donors and constituents, such as Friends of the Library, to build strong partnerships. Promotes the services, and expands the awareness of the collection and resources, regionally and nationally.

Supervisory and Administrative: Provides dynamic leadership to staff, interns, and volunteers: Assigns, trains, reviews, and/or approves work and special projects. Works with staff to determine goals and objectives; makes recommendations regarding employee hiring, salary adjustments, staff development, discipline, and termination, or performance evaluations. Defines needs, sets priorities, develops policies, identifies possible grants, and prepares the annual budget to ensure effective management and development of services and collections. Monitors budget throughout the year. Provides adhoc reports as requested. Submits annual report of acquisitions and activities.

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Job Posting: Part Time Librarian – Art Institute, Fort Worth, TX

To apply, find the original job posting here.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs and in collaboration with the Director of Learning Resources and Centralized Library Services Team, the Librarian ensures school library functions and services are appropriate and properly planned, implemented, and managed. The Librarian assists the school community in use of the library materials and resources through appropriate and meaningful information literacy and instruction programs as well as reference and research support. The librarian assists the school community with use of academic support services and technology including tutoring, assessments, student portals, learning management systems, and others.

Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion – is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:

Plan, coordinate, conduct, and assess library and information literacy instruction sessions and programs.
Provide reference and research assistance to school community.
Assist school community use of academic support and technology platforms and services including tutoring, student portal and others.
Author, implement, evaluate and update school library policies and procedures in close collaboration with the school Dean of Academic Affairs, system Director of Learning Resources, and Centralized Library Services Team.
Maintain library in an orderly manner; perform regular inventory, weed materials, and engage in minor catalog updates when requested by Centralized Library Services Team.
Process and maintain print periodicals, tracking receipt and filing claims for missing issues.
Receive, inspect and oversee shelving of materials purchased through Centralized Library Services Team.
Inform Centralized Library Services Team of school community suggested library purchases.
Collaborate with School Dean of Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness staff, and Centralized Library Services Team in compiling and submitting information and reports for both internal and external (accreditation) purposes.
Serve on school committees in order to promote, share, and gather information regarding library and related support services.
Collaborate with school IT to oversee library hardware and software, including AV equipment.
Aid Dean of Academic Affairs in selecting, training, and supervising Library Assistants and Student Library Assistants when applicable.
Administer academic placement and certification tests when applicable.
Conduct long range planning related job function.
Other duties as assigned.

Reports To:
Dean of Academic Affairs
Supervises:
Library Assistants, Student Library Assistants (No. # of Direct Reports varies by school)
Interacts With:
System Director of Learning Resources, System Centralized Library Services Team, faculty, students, administration and staff

Job Requirements:

Knowledge:

Master’s Degree in Library, Information Science, or related from an ALA accredited school
At least one year experience working in a post-secondary institution library
Previous experience delivering instruction preferred
Knowledge of subjects taught by Art Institute system
Knowledge of library and educational technologies

Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Superior organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
Strong computer skills

Abilities:

Work effectively a team member to insure that system and school goals are met
Ability to effectively teach information literacy skills
Comfort level with expanding and contracting sphere of influence as required at times by the role
Ability to frequently lift up to 15 pounds

Work Environment & Notice

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Education Management Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

Job Posting: Research Assistant – Curatorial, Asian Art – Brooklyn Museum

via INALJ

Research Assistant—Curatorial, Asian Art

(Full-time, 2-year temporary position)

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as reading and speaking knowledge of a pertinent Asian language, preferably Japanese or Korean. A Master’s degree in Art History or related field is preferred, as is previous museum experience.

Responsibilities: The Research Assistant will work with the Curator of Asian Art, Assistant Curator of Asian Art, and Research Associate of Islamic Art to assess and present the Asian collection in preparation for its reinstallation to the permanent galleries. He or she will assist curators with collection surveys and administer reinstallation-related projects involving multiple departments within the Museum, as well as with outside contractors. The position will research select areas of the collection and develop interpretive materials for the new galleries. He or she will also assist with programming and other activities relating to the re-opening.

Starting date: Winter 2013–2014

Work schedule: Five weekdays per week, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To apply: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and your salary requirements to job.research.assist@brooklynmuseum.org.

Job Posting: Project Manager, William J. Hill Texas Artisans and Artists Archive, Bayou Bend

via Careers@MFAH.org

To apply, visit the original job posting here.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director of the Kitty King Powell Library and Study Center and the Curator of the Bayou Bend Collection to establish and implement vocabulary and metadata standards for the Texas Artisans & Artists Archive (TAAA)

• Contributes to the selection and implementation of appropriate systems to manage and distribute data, documents, and images in the Archive

• Coordinates the collection of documents, data, and images for the Archive and their entry into the appropriate systems

• Works closely with MFAH staff in the Hirsch Library, Information Technology, Archives, and Photographic and Imaging Services in the selection, implementation, and maintenance of the systems

• Supervises the Project Associate and future Project staff when hired, including Field Researchers

• Coordinates permissions for the use of any copyrighted data or images in the Archive.

• Works with the Director in exploring possible cooperative contributions of data and images with other institutions

• Reads primary documents with accuracy and comprehension in order to add new information to the Archive

• Enters data, images, subject descriptors, and metadata into the system

• Coordinates communications with the TAAA Advisory Board and their meetings

• Develops and coordinates the Archive´s digital and printed communications

• Assists in promoting scholarly awareness and utilization of the Archive and dissemination of related research

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent skills in dealing with the museum staff, docents, researchers, and public visitors

• Knowledge of digital content management systems, metadata schema, and controlled vocabularies required

• Knowledge of American art and decorative arts and appropriate library resources desirable

• Able to prioritize, work with minimum supervision and deal with both public and staff in a professional manner

• Dependability, strong communication skills and great attention to detail are essential

• Excellent organizational skills

• Must be physically able to lift heavy books, climb ladders, and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time

Education and Experience:

• B.A. degree in a Humanities field required

• Masters in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or archival certification preferred

• Thorough knowledge of archival management principles and methodologies preferred

• Relevant work experience in a library or archive is required

• Experience with digitization and database development required

• Supervisory experience preferred

Job Posting: Library Technician (Circulation) – National Gallery of Art

via University of Maryland’s BlogMLS

The National Gallery of Art Library is seeking applicants for a student assistant position in the Circulation Section of the Reader Services Department. The primary purpose of this position is to assist with a wide variety of circulation and reader services for Gallery staff and outside readers.

Duties include retrieving materials from the stacks and reshelving returned materials, providing information and instruction on circulation procedures governing use of the Library collection, and maintaining automated and manual departmental files.

Applicants should have a basic knowledge of library collections, online catalogs, and circulation desk procedures, familiarity with using personal computers, an ability to type and file accurately, and an ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and library patrons. Reading knowledge of a Western European language (French, German, or Italian) is desirable.

In order to qualify for this position, an applicant must be registered at least as a half-time student, and be able to provide certification of student status, including a current class schedule. Work schedules will be determined to accommodate the student’s class schedule and the Library’s work requirements. The position is limited to 20 hours per week while classes are in session; full-time employment is available during semester and summer breaks. The incumbent earns sick and annual leave based on the amount of hours worked.

Those interested this position should send a résumé and any inquiries by email to:

Lamia Doumato, Head of Reader Services
National Gallery of Art Library
email: l-doumato@nga.gov