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Date: Fri, 21 Jun 1996 13:03:24 -0800
From: jnakano (Frances Guillen) <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: CURATOR OF VISUAL RESOURCES, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT &
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
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CURATOR OF VISUAL RESOURCES
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT& CURATORIAL PROJECTS
The Getty Research Institute for the History of Art and the Humanities has
an opening for a Curator of Visual Resources. Reports to Assistant Director,
Collection Development and Curatorial Projects. Develops coherent plan
for managing collection of ca. 1.75 million study photographs of art and
architecture. Implements organizational, cataloging, and preservation
workplans to enhance scholarly understanding and accessibility. Works with
Manger of Program Information Systems to develop enhanced on-line and
electronic retrieval of images and cataloging data. Participates in center's
overall collection development programs, acts as subject bibliographer, and
recommends acquisitions of Special Collections and Visual Resources
materials. Conducts scholarly research, provides advanced reference, and
participates in activities including exhibitions, lectures, and publications.
Requires Ph.D. in art history or related humanities discipline, or equivalent
combination of training and experience; comprehensive knowledge of the
history of art with two or more specialized research fields within the broad
areas of Mediterranean Archaeology and European Art from the Middle
Ages to the 19th century; fluency in relevant languages plus reading ability
in two other Western European languages. Requires 3-5 years experience in
the intellectual management of photographic or visual research collections
in a university, museum, or advanced research institution, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience; demonstrable experience with
issues of on-line cataloging, access, and research; knowledge of current visual
resources technology and its application in worldwide research settings;
outstanding written and verbal communication ability; excellent analytical,
organizational and interpersonal skills to work with wide range of
international colleagues and professional contacts. Starting salary begins at
$46,300-$54,800; excellent benefits. Please send cover letter and
resume to: 401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401,
Attn: Personnel Coordinator. No phone inquiries please.
EOE/M/V/H
