Visual Resources LibrarianDesign, Architecture, Art and Planning
LibraryUniversity Libraries
- University of Cincinnati(Tenure-track, 12 month faculty appointment)
The University of Cincinnati invites applications for the position of Visual
Resources Librarian for the College of Design, Architecture, Art and
Planning (DAAP). This position represents an outstanding opportunity for a
beginning professional with a strong commitment to quality service and
innovation. The Visual Resources Librarian is responsible for the
day-to-day management of the Library’s slide collection, advancement of
digital projects, provision of reference and instructional services related
to visual resources, the development of visual collections to support both
students and faculty and participates in University Library wide public
service and reference work.Environment: The College of DAAP is
internationally recognized as one of the world’s premier design and
architecture schools. The DAAP Library is located in the award winning
Aronoff Center for Design and Art, designed by Peter Eisenman. The
University of Cincinnati is a Carnegie Research I institution with an
international reputation. It is a large, public, urban university with a
diverse student population of approximately 35,000. Ranked among the top 50
of ARL, University Libraries (UL) is a leader in the nationally recognized
OhioLINK library consortium. OhioLINK’s Digital Media Center (DMC) provides
widespread access to images, sounds, video, numeric data, and other types of
media information for the community and the world. Over 80,000 art and
architecture images are available through the DMC and the DAAP Library is
actively involved in adding images to this expanding
database.Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree, undergraduate degree in
art history, architecture or equivalent, demonstrated understanding of
information needs of visual arts scholars and the application of information
technologies to serving these populations, demonstrated knowledge of current
visual resources collection practices, demonstrated understanding of online
cataloging, database structures, digital imaging technologies and web page
development. The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to
innovative and responsive public service, the ability to work independently,
fulfill the University’s requirements for promotion and tenure and to
contribute positively to a collegial team environment. In addition, the
candidate should have reading knowledge of one European language and
excellent written and oral communication skills.
Additional information about the University and the Library can be found at
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/ The complete job description can be found at
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/information/personnel/ .Salary and Benefits:
Minimum salary is $33,000. Rank and salary are dependent on experience and
qualifications. Benefits include health care, retirement plan, 22 days of
vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission for self and immediate
family.Apply: Review of applications will begin November 20th, 2003 and
continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume
and the names, addresses, and telephone phone numbers of 3 references to
Priscilla Neill, University of Cincinnati, POB 210033, Cincinnati, OH
45221-0033; fax to (513) 556-0325 or email in Microsoft Word format to
[log in to unmask] UC is an EE/AA employer. Women, minorities,
disabled persons, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to
apply.
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