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Duties: The Head of the Visual
Resources Library reports to the Director of the School of Art and Art History
and is responsible for the overall management and administration of the library,
including budget development, systems administration and planning, supervision
of personnel (hiring, training, and evaluation of staff), and user services.
The Head of the VRL oversees image production, cataloging and standards compliance,
and metadata management, working with the Director and the faculty in setting
collection development policies and priorities. The VRL Head is expected to maintain
up-to-date familiarity with new systems and standards and to conduct relevant
research. (VRL librarian is eligible for substantial faculty research grants and
funded professional development leave.)
Minimum qualifications: Graduate
degree from an ALA-accredited Library or Information Science program or
international equivalent. An undergraduate degree/focus or a graduate degree in art history, art, architecture,
or visual studies. Minimum
of 3 years of experience in a visual resources library or university/special
library with emphasis on digital collections management.
Preferred qualifications: Graduate
degree in art history. Foreign language skills relevant to image cataloguing.
Familiarity with best practices regarding copyright as it relates to visual
resources in academic settings. Experience with visual resources cataloging
practices, including VRA Core categories and standards, CCO guidelines and
interpretations, TGN, AAT, ULAN, LCSH, LCNAF authorities. Knowledge of digital
systems management and MDID. Experience supervising library personnel.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse campus communities. At the
Associate level, a demonstrated record of published scholarship, presentations
to professional groups, or service in professional organizations.
Facilities: The Visual Resources
Library collections include traditional formats such as slides, videotapes,
DVDs, periodicals, and books as well as a growing digital image collection.
VRL staff includes 2 full-time and 1 to 2 part-time assistants, as well as
work-study students. The library is a member of the IRIS cataloging
co-operative developed and maintained at
To apply: Send a letter of intent
describing research interests and management experience, CV, and three letters
of reference. The School of Art and Art History values and supports diversity:
applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. For full
consideration, applications should be received by January 3, 2007. Applications
received after this date will be advanced only in cases of compelling merit.
Chair, Librarian Search Committee
Websites: arthistory.usf.edu; art.usf.edu