----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 1996 13:03:24 -0800 From: jnakano (Frances Guillen) <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: CURATOR OF VISUAL RESOURCES, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & CURATORIAL PROJECTS Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: inline 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