Southwestern University
Department of Art and Art History
Visual Resources Librarian
Southwestern University and The Sarofim School of Fine Arts invites
applications for the position of Visual Resources Librarian in the
Department of Art and Art History. This is a full-time, 12-month,
professional-level, staff position with benefits.
Southwestern's visual resources collection serves the teaching and
study needs of the Art History and Studio Arts program. The art
department offers majors and minors in Studio Art and Art History and
a minor in Architecture and Design.
Responsibilities include: oversee digitizing (scanning and data
entry) of existing slides; create, label, and mask any new slides
needed; manage circulation of slide collection; locate misfiled
slides; clean and maintain old slides; order materials for slide
processing and maintain all slide projector equipment; manage
transition from "analog" to digital collection; and direct the work
of student workers.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, a major or
minor in Art History strongly preferred; two years prior work or
educational experience in a related position; basic knowledge of
photography, both film and digital; and excellent computer skills
(Microsoft Word, Excel, Photo Shop, and File Maker Pro). Excellent
organization and communication skills are essential. A Master's
degree in Library Science and prior experience in a higher education
environment or archival position is preferred.
Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits
including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement,
15-paid holidays, three-weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition
assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and
discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective,
undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts,
sciences, and fine arts education. The University's endowment ranks
among the highest per student of undergraduate institutions in the
country. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of Austin,
Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church.
Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse
educational environment and especially encourages applications from
members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For
information concerning the University, visit our web site at
www.southwestern.edu.
To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume,
salary history/requirement, and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three professional references to: Southwestern
University, Office of Human Resources, Job #186, Visual Resources
Librarian, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown, TX, 78627-0770, or fax to
(512)863-1880, or email to [log in to unmask] Position will
become available June 20, 2005. Review of resumes will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. EOE/M/F
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Dana Hendrix
Head, Collection Development and Acquisition
Smith Library Center
Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 863-1241 phone
(512) 863-8198 fax
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http://www.southwestern.edu/library/
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