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PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF ART
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION DEFINITION:
Title: Visual Resources Curator/Librarian
Reports to: Dean of Academic Affairs
Work Schedule: Full-time (exempt)
Pacific Northwest College of Art is a 90 year old institution that is =
accredited
both nationally and regionally. The College only recently became =
independent
when it separated from the Portland Art Museum four years ago. While the =
two
institutions remain close and continue to share a 26,000 volume library, the
physical distance between the institutions created a need to develop a new =
study
collection that is housed at the College. The new librarian, working with =
the
faculty, will help develop on site a study collection of books, slides and
periodicals that will directly support the curriculum of the College.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for selecting, organizing and providing access to information =
needed
by the students, faculty and staff of PNCA. Must know a variety of =
scholarly
and general information sources and anticipate the effect of technological
change and trends in the delivery of library services. Such technologies =
may
affect the acquisition, storage, dissemination and use of information.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Acts as the College's librarian, with leadership responsibility for
developing both book and image libraries.
2. Fulfills the professional responsibilities of a librarian, including =
areas
of collection development, acquisitions, resource and collection management,=
and
user services.
3. Supervises library personnel, including staff and work study.
4. Works with faculty and the Library Committee to develop and maintain an
excellent print image and electronic collection appropriate to the College's
curriculum and programs.
5. Plans and monitors the library budget, in consultation with the Dean.
6. Has primary responsibility as slide curator and slide librarian, =
including
collection oversight, development, monitoring, processing, cataloging and
circulation of slides.
7. Providing on site reference assistance as well as supervising work.
8. Performs other duties as required.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's degree in art-related discipline and/or library or =
information
science.
2. At least two years experience in a visual resources collection or =
college
library.
3. Management experience and ability.
4. Knowledge of library circulation, acquisitions and cataloging =
procedures.
5. Specialized experience in visual resources use and management, including
academic slide processing and curating.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work collegially in an evolving institution.
8. Knowledge of fine and design arts.
9. Familiarity with Filemaker Pro, the Internet, and Windows 95/NT (for =
online
book cataloging system) preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to see visual and fine print written materials and to =
recognize
images and colors.
2. Ability to do detailed hand work for stretches of time.
3. Ability to use photography equipment and read computer screen.
4. Ability to speak to library patrons and to answer telephone inquiries.
5. Ability to climb a ladder.
Visual Resources Curator/Librarian Job Description
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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS =26 APPLICATON PROCEDURE
Full-time. Minimum salary is =2428,000=3B appointment beyond minimum =
commensurate
with education/experience as it relates to the position. To apply, submit a
letter of application which addresses qualifications and interest in the
position, current resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of =
three
references to:
Gerry Snyder, Dean of Academic Affairs
Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209
For full consideration apply by March 31, 1999=3B applications will be =
accepted
until position filled.
PNCA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
