Visual Resources Librarian--Southwestern
University
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
--
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/
