Visual and Digital Resources LibrarianThe Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a
highly qualified individual to manage, develop, and maintain the Museum
Library’s growing digital collections and electronic finding aids, and to
supervise the transformation of the current Slide Library into a Visual and
Digital Resources Center. The Museum Library is poised to make an important
physical expansion into new quarters in a renovated landmark building, that
will also house important art collections, exhibition galleries, study
centers and museum staff offices. The successful candidate will work
closely with the Library Director and the Slide Librarian to determine
priorities for digitization; to coordinate the creation and development of a
digital image database; to select and acquire images from external sources;
to create images in-house; to coordinate and participate in the development
of metadata/cataloging standards for the images; to assist and train Museum
curators and staff in use of the image database; to maintain XLST and CSS
style-sheets for online publications, including EAD and METS files; and to
assume responsibility for the slide collection. He or she will also
collaborate with the Information Services Department to research, select and
implement image management software; to develop cooperative solutions to
image management and the maintenance of electronic finding aids; and to
explore solutions for digital preservation. The Visual and Digital
Resources Librarian is a grant-funded position with an expected duration of
2.5 years with possibility of renewal.Qualifications: MLS from
ALA-accredited library school required; undergraduate degree in art history
or humanities preferred. Three to five years experience managing visual
collections in digital formats and electronic finding aids. Knowledge of
image cataloging, digital imaging technologies, and metadata issues.
Proficiency with software for the following: database development; image
presentation, image creation, XML encoding; general computing applications
including word processing, internet browsers, email, system software, and
web authoring software. Strong project management skills, including the
ability to initiate, track and manage multiple detail-oriented projects
simultaneously. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work as
part of a team. Ability to train other in the use of new systems.
Flexibility and versatility required for work in an evolving environment.
Involvement in professional organizations. Excellent written and oral
skills. To Apply: Application deadline is December 20, 2004. Please send
letter of application, current resume, and a list of three references to:
Jane E. Kotler, Human Resources Dept., Philadelphia Museum of Art, P.O. Box
7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646. E-mail applications are also accepted:
please include “Visual and Digital Resources Librarian” in the subject line
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