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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Please post and/or circulate to any other interested parties. Thank you in advance. Position: Visual Resource Librarian Department of Architecture, JUDSON COLLEGE Date: 18 November 1999 Judson College seeks candidates for the position of Visual Resource Librarian to the Department of Architecture. The Visual Resource Librarian is responsible for all operations of the Architecture Visual Resource Collections (AVRC). The AVRC is less than 2 years old and holds, maintains and circulates slides, videos, building product information and department audiovisual equipment. The Department of Architecture at Judson College was launched in 1997 offering a 5-year professional degree program of study (B.A. (Architecture Studies) plus M.Arch) and is the third school of architecture in Chicago. Located 40 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop in Elgin, Illinois, Judson College is a Christian college of the liberal arts and professions, committed to an evangelical expression of the Christian faith, seeking candidates to work in such a setting. DESCRIPTION: Appointed as Administrative Faculty and reporting to the chair of the Department of Architecture, the incumbent is responsible for: - collection development of all holdings, liaising with department instructors to identify selections for acquisition; - circulation services for all holdings; - image reference services; - development and maintenance of an existing catalog (a customized relational FileMaker Pro database); - copy photography services; - hiring, training and supervision of student assistants; - budget management. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Art/Art History/Architecture or equivalent is required. MLS or MA in Art/Architecture History is preferred. Two years experience in visual resource libraries is required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational and management skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills (particularly in database and imaging technologies), a strong knowledge of architecture history, excellent communication skills and an attention to detail. Applicants are asked to send a resume and a short statement of philosophy of Christian Liberal Arts/Professional Education to: Architecture Search Committee Department of Architecture Division of Art, Design & Architecture 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60123-1498 Applications will be reviewed beginning the 15th December and continue until the position is filled. Judson College reserves the right not to fill the position. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the department chair: Mr. John K. Hopkins tel: 847.695.2500 x3351 fax:847.695.8014 email: [log in to unmask] _____________________________________________ Theresa S. Wiebe Visual Resource Librarian Architecture Visual Resource Collections Department of Architecture JUDSON COLLEGE Elgin IL [log in to unmask]