Title: Art and Architecture Librarian
Department: Library
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries,
the Art and Architecture Librarians provide high-quality services in subject
areas related to Pratt's art and architecture collection. Responsibilities
include collection development in architecture and design, instruction,
committee and task force work within and outside the Library, and other
activities deemed necessary for the smooth provision of information services.
This is a full-time twelve (12) month per year tenure-track faculty position at
the assistant/associate professor rank.
Job Responsibilities:
·
Provide
leadership in the planning, design and provision of library instructional,
reference and public access services, including the production and revision of
library guides (some evening hours required).
·
Provide
individual and group library instruction.
·
Work
collaboratively with other library faculty in developing credit courses
addressing information literacy and research skills.
·
Serve as a
liaison to the instructional faculty in the Schools of Art & Design, and
Architecture (i.e., develop and maintain appropriate departmental contacts to
identify reserve items and materials to be added to the collection; assist with
incorporating informational resources into the curriculum; etc.).
·
Oversee special and
ongoing projects related to the maintenance and integrity of the art and
architecture collection.
·
Participate in
training of clerical staff, student assistants and graduate assistants and
monitor their workflow.
·
Contribute to the
library's public relations efforts.
·
Participate in
grant writing and seeking outside funding sources for the libraries.
·
Participate in
library-wide planning and governance, library and institute committees, and
other activities as appropriate.
·
Perform all other
related duties as assigned.
Salary: Low 40's with excellent benefits.
Qualifications:
Education:
Experience: Must have experience providing library
public services in an academic context as well as experience providing library
related instruction. Experience with online systems also required. One to two
years' relevant experience in an academic library preferred.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills and the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse population
are essential.
Other: Must be enthusiastic to learn, creative,
willing to embrace change and have the ability to work comfortably in a shared
decision-making environment. Commitment to professional development required;
must show evidence or promise of professional contributions beyond the primary
job,(i.e., publications, active participation in the Institute and professional
organizations, and other research and creative activity) which are required for
reappointment, promotion and tenure.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV, cover letter and the names and
contact information for three professional references to:
Chair, Art and Architecture Librarian Search
c/o Assistant to the Director
Pratt Institute Libraries
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