Columbia University
Morningside Heights Campus, New York City
Media Center for Art History, Archaeology, and Historic Preservation
Cataloguer/Archivist for Information Resources in Art, Architecture,
and Archaeology [Proposed]
Notice: This posting is for information purposes only. Although
written inquiries will be accepted, this position is still under
review and ungraded.
Description
Reporting to the associate director and working closely with the
manager for education and research of the Media Center for Art
History, Archaeology, and Historic Preservation, the incumbent
catalogues and cares for physical and digital materials for education
projects in art history, archaeology, and architectural history,
including collections of lantern slides, photographs, video, and
digital images and other multimedia materials, archaeological
objects, and special image and text collections as necessary for
education projects in art history, archaeology, and architectural
history. Collaborates in the design and training in the deployment of
networked databases for images, other information, and associated
cataloguing data. Supports digital image production and cataloguing.
Manages copyright clearance for images, texts, and other materials.
Assists with the development of multimedia research and education
projects. Performs related duties and responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications
BA/BS required with course work in art history, archaeology, or
architectural history; MA/MS/MLS highly preferred.Two years related
work experience or comparable training required. Working knowledge of
at least two foreign languages other than English highly preferred.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software, such as Microsoft
Excel and Access required. Ability to work with both PC and Macintosh
operating systems preferred. Familiarity with standard image
cataloguing techniques and controlled vocabularies required.
Cataloguing and archiving experience in art history visual resources,
architectural graphics, or archaeological materials preferred.
Experience with digital imaging, databases, web techniques, and
multimedia materials for on-line digital libraries highly preferred.
Must demonstrate an ability to write clearly and precisely. Must be
resourceful, willing to learn independently, and able to work
collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range (projected) is $35,000 to $45,000 and includes generous
health, education, and retirement benefits.
Inquiries
Send letter of inquiry and curriculum vitae by electronic mail to
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Cataloguer/Archivist Position
Associate Director
Media Center for Art History,
Archaeology, and Historic Preservation
Columbia University
821 Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5518
1190 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
The Media Center for Art History, Archaeology, and Historic
Preservation supports Columbia University art historians,
archaeologists, and architectural conservators in research and
education projects that consider material culture, vision, media, and
pedagogy. The range of interests encompasses the political,
environmental, demographic, economic, legal, cultural, philosophical,
interpretive, engineering, and preservation issues concerning
humanity's legacy of images, objects, artifacts, sculpture,
buildings, landscapes, and archaeological sites.
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Maurice S. Luker III
Executive Producer and Associate Director
Strategic Planning, Development,
Project Management, and Evaluation
Media Center for Art History, Archæology, and Historic Preservation
Department of Art History and Archæology
Columbia University
653-B Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5518
1190 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027-7003
Voice: 212.854.1939
Fax: 212.854.4676
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Web: http://www.mcah.columbia.edu
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