Geometr415 Blk BTVisual
Resource Collection Director
Geometr415 Blk
BT
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The VRC Director oversees all services, policies
and procedures related to the Department's collection of visual
materials, including slides, digital images, and video recordings. The
Director maintains and develops the collection and is responsible for
envisioning and implementing strategies that take full advantage of new
technologies for accessing and utilizing visual material. The Director
reports to the Department of Architecture Chair and works closely with
the School's Associate Dean of Information Technology, the School's
Applied Arts Librarian, Architecture and Planning faculty members, and
peers in related disciplines. The Director should be both a leader and a
collaborator.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS degree, and/or subject-related M,A.,
B.Arch or M. Arch. or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to
provide leadership and initiate change. Knowledge of new technologies and
standards for cataloging, storing, and disseminating images. Good general
knowledge of architectural history, technology and urban design. Good
communication skills.
DESIRABLE: A record of achievement as a manager of a visual resources
collection. Knowledge of Microsoft Access 97 and 2000 software, HTML
authoring tools, technologies related to image scanning, archiving and
dissemination, copy-stand photography methods, awareness of issues
surrounding copyright and fair use of visual materials for teaching and
research. Active participation in professional organizations.
Please send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three
references to:
Chair, VRC Director Search Committee
Department of Architecture
112 Hayes Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214-3087
The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications
immediately.
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