Reports to the Director of the Library.
Job Code: LIB. 031108
Rank: Faculty, Tenure Track
http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/humanresources/vacancypages/artlibrarian
.aspx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide vision and develop visual resources services, including
supporting faculty use of ARTstor and the Embark image management system.
Responsible for selection and acquisition of digital content and helping
plan the transition of the Slide Collection to digital format.
2. Responsible for collection development of print and digital resources in
all art-related fields.
3. Serves as the library liaison to the Art History Board of Study, the
School of Art and Design, and the Neuberger Museum. May serve as library
liaison to other boards of study based on subject background.
4. Provides reference service for the Visual Resources Collection as well as
general, in-person and online reference service. This entails occasional
evenings and weekends.
5. Teaches library instruction and information literacy classes for
undergraduates, graduate students, and other clientele. This includes
specialized instruction for Art History and Art and Design courses and
general instruction for College Writing and Freshman Seminar classes.
6. Promotes and publicizes visual resources services throughout the College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required MLS from an ALA accredited institution
Strong academic background in art
Demonstrated ability to develop a visual resources collection
Knowledge of digital image management systems, such as Embark and ArtStor
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collegial environment.
Preferred Master's degree in art-related field
Reference experience in an academic library
Strong teaching skills
Experience in the application of new technologies to instruction.
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