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CHIEF LIBRARIAN Photograph and Slide Library The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's finest museums, seeks a department head to assume all administrative responsibilities relating to the Photograph and Slide Library's collection of art images of nearly one million and direct the department's staff of over twenty. Successful candidate will be charged with establishing departmental policies and priorities concerning the Museum's transparencies, black-and-white photographs for sale and reproduction, and the collection of circulating slides of works of art, architecture, and archaeology. You will envision, set goals and lead the implementation of the eventual digital dissemination of the department's collections; approve all significant image acquisitions, including gifts and purchases; formulate and manage the department's annual budget, including income, expenditures, and special funds; manage and develop the department's staff; streamline departmental processes and procedures according to modern technological standards and in alignment with the goal of digitalization; control regulations for rights and reproductions and govern applicable fees; guide the department's participation in acquiring images and budgeting specifically for loan exhibitions; oversee all aspects of technology planning for the image collections; work with the department's professional staff in formulating plans for conversion of the 35mm analog collections to digital; cultivate donor relationships and develop avenues of support for the department; oversee application of established classification systems for the slide images; and other duteis as necessary. REQUIREMENTS: 10 or more years of senior level administrative experience in the management and development of an image collection and in rights and reproduction including budget management. M.A. in Art History with courses beyond the M.A. most favorably considered. Must demonstrate the ability to conduct multiple operations and direct a large staff. Knowledge of one or more western European foreign languages and knowledge of current and new technologies in order to plan conversion of analog collections to digital in anticipation of digital distribution with relevant permissions are essential. Overall familiarity with imaging technology and experience with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Powerpoint required. Color acuity for images of works of art and basic understanding of traditional and digital photographyis necessary. Excellent knowledge of the history of art is essential. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and presentation skills are keys to success. Submit resume, letter of interest and salary history to: Human Resources Dept MW-CL The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10028-0198 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Fax: (212) 650-2968 Equal Opportunity Employer __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org//membership.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]