Art Libraries Society of North America has an internship roster listing art library and visual resource internships throughout the country. Here is the link for Massachusetts and if you’re interested in other parts of North America, here is the link for the main site.
Some are paid, some are not paid, but all are opportunities to get your foot in the door and get some great experience.
Here’s the thing: To work at Boston Public you have to live in Boston (not Cambridge, not Brookline, not Somerville, but BOSTON). It sounds like a great job with good pay:
Check it out here:
http://www.cityofboston.gov/jobs/job.asp?ID=3058
The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) seeks a part-time library assistant (up to 20 hours per week) to greet visitors and provide services to researchers who make use of the Society’s collections in the MHS reading room.
The MHS is an independent research library with extraordinary manuscript collections and a wide range of related materials for the study of American history. In addition to maintaining a library open to the public without charge, the Society has an active publications program and sponsors lectures, seminars, teacher workshops, and other public programs. More information about the MHS and its collections is available at http://www.masshist.org.
Responsibilities:
The library assistant staffs the Society’s reception desk and supports the work of the reference librarians. The assistant greets visitors, orients and registers researchers, directs telephone inquiries, and assists the reference librarians with other tasks, including reading room supervision, responding to emailed reference inquiries, and the retrieval, photocopying, and return of library materials. There are also opportunities to assist the reference staff with research projects, and to learn about and participate in all aspects of library reference and public services. The position plays an essential role in promoting the Society’s public image and in maintaining the security of the building and collections.
Qualifications:
The library assistant should have a demonstrated interest in American history and the ability to assist, in person and by telephone, researchers, visitors, and staff with a wide range of experience and interests. Previous experience working in a library, museum, or historical organization and basic computer skills are desirable.
Hours: The MHS is open between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and until 8:00 PM on Thursdays. The library assistant will work approximately twenty hours a week, but there can be some flexibility regarding specific hours of employment.
Salary: $14.00 per hour.
Availability: This position is available now and the review of applications will begin immediately.
Application Procedure: Please send a letter of application by email or mail, including a resume and the names of three references to:
Elaine Grublin
Reference Librarian
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
egrublin@masshist.org
617-646-0532
Rachel Resnik, our esteemed ARLIS liason, brought the following item to our attention. Even if you’re not interested in actually being a speaker, this sounds like an awesome program and an enticement to attend ARLIS’s ‘08 conference in Denver:
If you are a trend spotter with a keen interest in and knowledge of the
changing world of libraries, consider participating in “What’s Hot and
What’s Not: Incoming and Outgoing Technologies and Services,” a session
at the annual ARLIS NA Conference, to be held in Denver, CO, May 1-5,
2008.
With the world of information and information-sharing in constant flux,
how do arts librarians keep abreast of trends in library resources,
technologies, and services? And, are the trends in academic libraries
equally meaningful for museum or public libraries?
Selected panelists must be able to give a dynamic 15-20 minute
presentation that is focused on one library type (academic, public, or
special), with an eye toward resource-sharing, services, collection
management, Web 2.0 tools, services, etc., that impact art and
architecture libraries and librarians. The session will serve as a
snapshot of future trends.
Selected virtual poster sessions–modeled after the hugely popular Eye
to I sessions at ALA [http://eye2i.wordpress.com/]–will complement the
Denver session and allow for greater participation by the ARLIS NA
membership
If interested in either opportunity, please send an abstract and contact
information by September 24 to Joan Stahl, Moderator, at jstahl@umd.edu
Library Assistant Part Time for Gift Processing
The Morton R. Godine Library at the Massachusetts College of Art is seeking a library assistant to work 10 hours per week. Responsibilities are processing gifts of books and journals to the library–checking library holdings, lifting boxes, sorting and shelving books, processing acknowledgement letters, and maintaining spreadsheets. This is a per diem position suitable for a graduate student or student with previous administrative or library experience.
Requirements: Attention to detail, ability to work independently, communication skills, willingness to solve problems collaboratively, skills with Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience in a library or administrative setting. Ability to lift and move boxes up to 30 pounds.
Pay and Schedule: $10/hour. Schedule of 10 hours/week can be negotiated within the boundaries of Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm.
How to Apply: Please complete a Student Worker Application in the Library and turn it in at the Circulation Counter. Attach a resume or narrative describing appropriate previous experience, and contacts for two references.
Starting Date: Immediately.
Contact Richard McElroy, Technical Services Librarian, Godine Library, rmcelroy@massart.edu, 671-879-7112
Sunday, September 30th, Panopticon will be meeting at 1pm at the JP Licks on Centre Street. From there, we’ll be touring this year’s JP Open Studios (more information here).
If you’ve never been to an open studios event, they’re a ton of fun– basically, artists open their studios (and sometimes homes) to any visitors who want to drop by and see what they’ve been up to. Lots of awesome art is up for sale (much of it affordable!), and many artists offer snacks as an enticement. This will be a great opportunity to both check out a part of the local art scene and hang out with your fellow art library/visual resource enthusiasts. Even if you can’t meet up with us, the studios will be open all day both Saturday and Sunday, and we encourage anyone who is able to check it out.
For those unfamiliar with the JP area, here’s a map of the area around JP Licks:
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Generally, the easiest way to get there is via the 39 bus (it runs from Back Bay station, along Huntington and South Huntington and down Centre St.) There’s a stop practically at JP Licks’ doorstep. It’s also a short walk from the Green Street stop on the orange line– walk up (surprise!) Green St. for a few blocks, and turn left once you hit Centre. The stop is also handily marked on the map.
These are a series of lectures hosted by the Boston Athenaeum that deal with some of the extended research staff members have done on the history of the institution and its collections. I thought a couple of them would be interesting to us! The lectures are done in pairs, and each is approximately 20 minutes in length.
The Boston Athenaeum is a members-only library, so be aware that as a member of the public, you will only have access to the first floor. Also, these lectures are technically only open to members, but I have gotten permission to allow Panopticon people in! The lectures are free, but they do require reservations. Space is limited, so please contact me by the dates listed below if you are interested. Or feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions: kardos@simmons.edu
*Tuesday, October 16 @ noon (RSVP by October 10)
Graphics at the Boston Athenaeum by Sally Pierce, Curator of Prints and Photographs, together with Architectural Drawings at the Boston Athenaeum by Catharina Slautterback, Assoc. Curator of Prints and Photographs
*Tuesday, November 13 @ noon (RSVP by November 7)
Nineteenth-Century British Tourists in Search of Culture in Boston by David Dearinger, Curator of Paintings and Sculpture, together with The Boston Athenaeum and the Birth of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by Hina Hirayama, Assoc. Curator of Paintings and Sculpture
There are little bookmarks about this on the circ desk at Beatley. This looks awesome! Museums 10 is a collective of ten museums in Western Mass., mostly in the Northampton/Five College area. They are hosting 5 months of programming called BookMarks – A Celebration of the Art of the Book. The calendar of events looks wonderful. Maybe we can get a group of people to carpool out there and do some of this. Anyone interested?
These job postings came up on the ARLIS/NA listserv and they are posted on the ARLIS Jobnet, which is an excellent resource. Even if you don’t qualify for them right now it is a good idea to see what qualifications they require and what the duties are in a professional level position. It’s also nice to know that there are jobs out there!
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Visual Resources Librarian at MassArt
QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications for this position: MLS or equivalent, background in the visual arts (MA in Art History or MFA preferred), a minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in key areas of responsibility.
DUTIES: The Morton R. Godine Library at Massachusetts College of Art (MassArt) seeks a Visual Resources Librarian to join a vibrant, team-managed environment. This position has primary responsibility for planning, implementation, and problem solving for the Visual Resources Department, including visual resources collection development, systems, cataloging, reference, and image processing. In addition, this position collaborates with the other MassArt librarians on general library planning and budgeting; and participates in general reference, instruction and collection development.
TO APPLY: To apply or see the complete position description, please visit: http://careers.massart.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50473
MassArt is an AA/EOE. Members of under-represented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
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Visual Arts Resources Coordinator – College of the Holy Cross
The Visual Arts Resources Coordinator will work closely with the Visual Arts Faculty and Librarians in managing the College’s slide and digital image collections, an essential teaching resource. He/she will collaborate with faculty in preparing, editing, and presenting images within the classroom setting. The Coordinator will become the primary campus resource person for ArtStor, as well as other image databases. He/she will also be responsible for the overall acquisition, processing, cataloguing, and maintenance of both slide and digital images. The successful candidate will be a proven team player able to work closely with faculty, librarians, media specialists, information technology staff, and students and will be capable of teaching designation courses within the Department of Visual Arts. The Coordinator will serve as reference librarian to the Visual Arts Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MA in Art History and MLS required. Experience in classroom teaching desired. Working knowledge of image cataloging procedures and management, library systems and practices, including authority control. He/she must have thorough knowledge of current cataloging standards (AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, OCLC, MARC, Dublin Core, VRA, and other metadata schema). Will stay abreast of issues and trends in the management of digital images and be able to evaluate and implement future improvements. Knowledge of digital rights management essential. Knowledge of image editing software (Photoshop).
To Apply:
Please visit: www.holycross.edu/human_resources/
or Mail cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to:
Assistant Director/Employment
College of the Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester , MA 01610 ,
or Fax: 508-793-3575
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
A member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium
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Technical Services Librarian – The University of the Arts, University Libraries
Responsible for planning, directing, and conducting technical services activities including cataloging, authority work, serials, processing, and preservation; managing and maintaining those functions and database maintenance projects in the libraries’ Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system; and planning for and implementation of metadata for digitization projects. Supervises and evaluates two cataloging/technical services assistants and student assistants. Works closely with music librarian in coordinating cataloging activities, and all librarians in planning library-wide operations and programs. Performs regular reference duties.
Requirements include an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library/information science; a minimum of 2 years professional cataloging experience including authority work in an online environment; extensive knowledge of the current cataloging standards, AACR2, MARC, LCSH, and OCLC systems and functions; knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemes and thesauri; experience using an integrated library system, preferably an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system; and supervisory experience. A background in the arts, experience cataloging music and media materials, and serials and reference experience preferred.
For more information, see the Technical Services Librarian listing at http://www.uarts.edu/about/637.html
Availability: Immediate. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Preference given to applications received by September 1, 2007. EOE
To apply: Qualified applicants should submit letters of application, resumes and three references to:
The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad Street , Room. 140
Philadelphia , PA 19102
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services – University of California, Santa Barbara
The University of California , Santa Barbara , one of the ten campuses of the University of California , seeks an innovative, team-oriented and energetic leader as Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the AUL for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication, the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services has overall responsibility for providing innovative leadership, vision, enthusiasm, and supervision for cataloging and metadata services. The Department has a staff of some 26 FTE and many student assistants.
Departmental services include cataloging processes involving monographic resources in all formats, authority control, database integration and maintenance, electronic resource support, special projects, technical processing of government publications, and digital initiatives, including those of the California Digital Library. The incumbent is responsible for establishing policies and procedures within the context of national standards, goal setting, designing and monitoring workflow, adopting and implementing new technologies, and for ongoing evaluation of services for the Department. Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff in cataloging and metadata services. S/he works cooperatively with other department heads, and is responsive to the needs of public services in providing user centered bibliographic services. As appropriate, the incumbent participates on library committees, serves on UC system wide committees and task forces, and represents the library in local, regional, and national associations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge and recent experience with provision of cataloging services, including those related to digital initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership and increasingly responsible supervisory and management experience.
- Experience using a bibliographic utility in an integrated library system, preferably OCLC, and ExLibris.
- Familiarity and knowledge of various metadata formats, such as Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MODS, OAI, XML, etc.
- Knowledge of electronic and traditional cataloging as well as current standards, trends, and emerging technologies in cataloging services, including those related to digital libraries.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity and staff team development.
Preferred
- Experience using the ExLibris Aleph online system; experience with web technology, and various report generating and management software products.
ENVIRONMENT: The UCSB libraries are committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. The libraries are active partners and full participants in the educational journey of discovery that centers on research, scholarship, creativity, and a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. Among the most prestigious research libraries in the country, the library collections include over two million volumes, digitized collections, government documents, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections. The libraries memberships include ARL, CRL, CLIR, and SPARC. The libraries are also active participants in the California Digital Library. Central to the campus skyline as well as to its mission, the UCSB libraries takes pride in providing outstanding service to all its clientele.
UC, Santa Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean . UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944. The University of California is widely recognized as the pre-eminent public university system in the world. UCSB is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. Offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the campus serves some 18,000 students and has over 900 full time faculty, including members of leading academic societies as well as fellows and winners of national academic honors and Nobel Prize Laureates. /US News & World Reports/ guide to “ America ’s Best Colleges” ranks UCSB as one of the best public universities in the nation.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $58,536, plus a monthly administrative stipend. Librarians at the University of California , Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system, which is coordinated with Social Security.
A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applications received by *November 1, 2007* will receive first consideration.
Send resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to:
Detrice Bankhead
Associate University Librarian
Human Resources
Davidson Library
University of California
Santa Barbara , CA 93106 .
Applications may also be sent via email – bankhead@library.ucsb.edu
Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
The University of California , Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.
The art librarianship journal Art Documentation (published by ARLIS) is looking for submissions for its Spring 2008 issue. Details:
Art Documentation editors are seeking articles both for the Spring 2008
and Fall 2008 issues. We would like to hear from authors who have
written, or plan to write, articles on topics of broad relevance to our
profession.
For the Spring 2008 issue, we are particularly interested in papers that
only need fine tuning or editing for publication; the preliminary
deadline is October 15, 2007. We are also seeking proposals for the new
“Between the Lines” feature that will appear in each issue of Art
Documentation. These articles should be 1,500-2,500 words in length and
take the form of an in-depth review of a significant publication, a
comparative review featuring related publications, or a bibliographic
essay.
For the Fall 2008 issue, please send us your ideas and abstracts for
articles concerning research or projects on which you are working,
professional issues about which you are passionate, or other subjects
related to art librarianship and visual resources curatorship. The
preliminary deadline for this issue is May 15, 2008.
Art Documentation contributor guidelines may be found at:
http://www.arlisna.org/artdoc/contrib_guidelines.html
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kathy Zimon (zimon@ucalgary.ca)
Judy Dyki (jdyki@cranbrook.edu)
Co-Editors, Art Documentation