Please post the following opening for a Library Assistant II in the VISUAL
RESOURCES COLLECTION in the History of Art Department at the University of
California, Riverside campus.
Description and Position Number: LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (00-11-024)
Position Category: CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
Department: History of Art
Salary Range: $1,953 - $2,294
Notes:
Essential Functions: The History of Art Department's Visual Resource
Collection (VRC) maintains over 175,000 slides, photographs and digital
images. The VRC circulates this collection to History of Art faculty,
faculty from other Humanities and Fine Arts disciplines, students enrolled
in seminars, upper division courses and those participating in
University-sponsored outreach programs. Working under the general direction
of the Visual Resources Collection (VRC) curators, the LA II will assist in
all phases of VRC management, circulation and record keeping. Process new
material for the collection, perform copystand photography, and prepare
slides and digital images for classroom use. Assist in research and
selection of new material for the collection. Perform visual editing of
digital images using Photoshop software. Perform user advisory and
circulation tasks, accession materials, perform computer entry (Mac and PC)
of catalog information, and prepare various documents related to VRC
records. Assist with the development and maintenance of the digital image
collection, on-line course support and associated Web sites. Assist in
inventory, shelf readings and physical reorganization of VRC materials.
Oversee the VRC and student assistants in the absence of curators.
Minimum Requirements: Background or undergraduate coursework in art, art
history, photography or related humanities discipline. Excellent typing
skills and proficiency with computer operating systems (MAC and PC).
Competency in bibliographic searching skills. Ability to perform analog
copy photography and knowledge of technologies and software needed for
digital image production and Web design. Ability to communicate clearly and
work effectively with faculty, students and staff. Hired applicant must
successfully pass a background check through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with audio-visual equipment and
presentation. Library or visual resources experience with knowledge of
filing, cataloging and circulation practices desirable.
Final Filing Date: January 2, 2001
For application and directions go to http://humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs
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MADELYN M. MILLEN, Curator
Visual Resources Collection
History of Art Department
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521-0319
Phone: (909)787-4628
Fax: (909)787-2331
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