Roger Williams University seeks a Visual Resources Curator responsible for
planning, developing, and
maintaining the visual resources collections and services while contributing
to the library's digital initiatives.
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Curator acquires,
processes, and catalogs images for
both the digital image and slide collections with primary support for the
School of Architecture, Art, and
Historic Preservation. In addition, the Curator supervises the work of the
part-time Digital Resources
Assistant and student employees, and is responsible for overseeing the
training of faculty in the use of the
visual resources collections.
The Visual Resources Curator is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge
of visual image cataloging
procedures and standards, and proficiency in computer applications such as
MS Office Suite, Filemaker Pro
or MS Access, and MS Photoshop. A working knowledge of the Madison Digital
Image Database (MDID2)
is preferred, as well as knowledge of the fair use guidelines within U.S.
Copyright law, as they apply to visual
resources. The Curator must be detail-oriented, able to successfully manage
multiple projects, and proficient
in both verbal and written communication.
A Master's degree in Art History, Architectural History, or a related field
is required. A Master's degree in Library
and/or Information Science with education in art or architectural history,
or an equivalent in education and
related work experience will be considered. Additionally, two to five years
experience working in a visual
resources collection and one to two years supervisory experience is
necessary.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and names of three
references to:
Human Resources
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
or email: [log in to unmask]
Indicating the position code Ref #07-177.
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