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Image Databases Librarian / Manager
Otis College of Art & Design Library is committed to launching several image databases over the next few years. We are currently beta-testing the Madison DID software and building a brand new image database which will entirely support teaching art history with digital images over the next 3-5 years. With support from a Getty Electronic Cataloging Initiative Grant, we are hoping to begin digitizing our Artists' Books Collection. We are also planning to purchase Content dm software to use for digitizing the Otis Archives, Gallery Archives, and student and faculty work for the Otis website. Pilot test projects in these areas are planned and 3 full-time interns will work on scanning and data entry during summer 2002.
This professional will provide leadership and vision for these projects, beginning immediately with developing and implementing a strategic plan for the phased migration of appropriate parts of the slide collection to digital format, while maintaining accessibility of the slides for users who need them. She/he will administer standards for image and data quality, coordinate production, maintain and conserve the digital images, as well as implement a program to train and support faculty using the DID software for Fall 2002.
She/he will work within the Otis Library as part of a team of 5-6 full time professional librarians and paraprofessionals who are responsible for coordinating all library services to faculty and students. This job focuses in the area of the Visual Resources Center, and requires the ability to relate well to faculty and students while enforcing necessary policies. A portion of the job involves staffing the Visual Resources room and supervising student workers and other staff. She/he will also handle collection development related to videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs, as well as licensing digital images and image database subscriptions.
Required: MLS or MA + relevant experience and/or coursework in databases, web technologies, visual resources. Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000 depending on level of education and experience.
Sue Maberry, Director of the Library, will be attending the upcoming St. Louis conference and may be able to arrange a meeting. If interested, please contact me directly.
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Sue Maberry, Director
Otis College of Art & Design Library
9045 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310 665-6925
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