Media and Digital Assets Librarian
California College of the Arts - San Francisco Campus
FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS/WEEK), EXEMPT
February 2007
Job #1806
THE COLLEGE:
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts is the largest regionally
accredited, independent school of art and design in the western United
States. Noted for the interdisciplinary nature and breadth of its programs,
the college offers studies in eighteen majors in the areas of fine arts,
architecture, design, and writing. The college confers the bachelor of
architecture, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, master of
architecture, master of arts, and master of fine arts degrees. With campuses
in San Francisco and Oakland, California College of the Arts currently
enrolls 1,600 full-time students.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Media and Digital Assets Librarian will serve the information needs of
students and faculty working in the media arts, and assists users of digital
art and design resources and related technologies. The librarian will
oversee development and maintenance of the media and visual resources
collections and will supervise staff in these areas. The position requires
presence at the Oakland campus 3 or 4 days per month.
DEPARTMENTS: Libraries
REPORTS TO: Director of Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Media Collections
- Coordinate development of video collections to support the curriculum
- Act as liaison for students and faculty working in film, video, and
animation
- Select and acquire videos and related literature
- Assist with cataloging of videos
- Perform, supervise, or outsource video dubs and transfers
- Assist with preservation and cataloging of archival audiovisual materials
Visual Resources and Digital Assets Management
- Manage all aspects of ARTstor participation, including development of
personal and institutional collections
- Train and assist faculty, staff, and students in the use of ARTstor
- Serve as leader in the transition from slide to digital image use
- Coordinate digitization of images, usually through outsourcing
- Supervise visual resource operations performed by the slide curator,
visual resources assistant, and student assistants
- Develop instructional aids for image access and use
- Maintain Filemaker databases for media and visual resource access not
achieved via the OPAC
- Assist with the development of an institution-wide digital image
repository
General Librarian Duties
- Provide reference and research assistance
- Assist with instructional services
- Participate in space planning and policy development
- Gather statistics, prepare reports, and develop assessment instruments
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous work experience in a library, preferably academic. MLS or
equivalent; or advanced degree in a relevant subject area. Knowledge of art
and design history, contemporary trends, and the sources of documentation,
with special emphasis on media and related genres. Demonstrable ability to
be an expert ARTstor user, along with an interest in image and/or
audiovisual cataloging. Familiarity with MS Office, Adobe Suite, iLife, and
a database such as Filemaker. Supervisory experience desirable. Knowledge
about photography and AV equipment also desirable. Excellent written and
oral communication skills, good time management skills, and advanced
organizational ability. Public service orientation is essential. Familiarity
with and ability to apply technological innovations to Library operations
with strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel. Experience using and
supporting Datatel Colleague or similar ERP software preferred.
SALARY: $40-50,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications and
includes a comprehensive benefits package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and the names
and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job #1806)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487
fax (510) 594-3681
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the position is filled.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
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