1.[LIBJOBS] Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, US - Heaad of Digital Media and
Library Technologies, Open Position
2. [MUSEUM-L] Newseum Internship Announcement - Washington, DC
3. [MUSEUM-L] Executive Director - Ellicott City, MD
4. [LIBJOBS] Head of Research & Instruction, Amherst College, Amherst, MA
USA
5. [MUSEUM-L] Internship deadline extended
6. [ LAC Group] Various
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
HEAD OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES
The Dartmouth College Library seeks an energetic, service-oriented leader to
provide strategic direction for both the Jones Media Center and the Digital
Library Technologies Group. Reporting to the Associate Librarian for
Information Management, this position has responsibility for many aspects of
media services and library technologies (directly supervising eight
positions within a total staff of 11.75 FTE positions and many student
employees); provides vision for the application of instructional technology
and new media in higher education and ensures highly responsive service to
the users of the Media Center; leads the Digital Library Technologies Group,
who are responsible for the development, installation, operation, and
maintenance of the technologies supporting the Digital Library; and exerts
collaborative leadership within multi-divisional teams to support
Dartmouth's mission. This position ensures a high level of visibility for
the Library on campus and at the natio!
nal level through active participation in campus life, library consortia,
and in national professional organizations. The Head of Digital Media and
Library Technologies serves on library-wide committees and is a member of
the Library Management Group.
QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree in a related field. A minimum of 5 years
leading complex technology-driven teams in an academic setting. Demonstrated
ability to manage complex, long-term projects. Demonstrated public service
commitment; excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
and the ability to work collegially in a team environment.
RANK AND SALARY: The position is part of the Librarian Classification System
of Professional Ranks. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefits
package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement
plans, including TIAA-CREF; and relocation assistance.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Dartmouth College is a highly selective undergraduate
college with distinguished graduate schools of business, engineering,
medicine and 20 graduate programs in the arts and sciences. Dartmouth has
remained at the forefront of American higher education since 1769. At the
heart of Dartmouth College is one of the oldest research libraries in the
United States. Nine libraries, distributed across various academic centers,
house the 2.8 million volume collection and provide access to a rich array
of digital resources supported by a technically robust network environment.
The Library's mission is to foster intellectual growth and advance the
teaching and research missions of the College by supporting excellence and
innovation in education and research, managing and delivering scholarly
content, and partnering in the development and dissemination of new
scholarship.
APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin as of August 16, 2010 and
will continue until the position is filled. Please apply on line at
http://jobs.dartmouth.edu/
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to serving the
needs of a diverse population.
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*Newseum Fall Collections Internship – Washington, DC*
Are you looking for an exciting internship that will provide you with the
skills necessary to help you obtain full-time museum employment? If so, the
Newseum’s Collections Internship is for you!
The Newseum, a revolutionary 250,000-square-foot museum of news, offers
visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with
up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. At the Newseum, we pride
ourselves on creating up-to-the minute exhibits and actively collecting
modern and historic artifacts. As a Newseum intern you can work at our
museum downtown or our state-of-the-art storage center in Laurel, Maryland
(or both). Internship hours are flexible and can be arranged to fit
individual’s schedules - this can include morning and weekend work. You will
be a member of the small, dynamic Collections team and will be able to make
an enormous contribution to the work we do. This is a wonderful opportunity
to gain Collections experience and be involved in the day-to-day operations
of one of Washington, D.C.’s most popular museums!
*Intern responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting
Registrars and Collections Specialists with the following tasks:*
- Daily monitoring and recording of environmental conditions
(temperature, relative humidity, lighting, etc.) in gallery spaces
- Processing donations and incoming loans, including cataloging
artifacts in database
- Monitoring and reporting on exhibition conditions as they
pertain to exhibited collections
- Assisting with the cleaning of exhibits and artifacts on display
pre-opening
- Aiding in the installation and de-installation of exhibited
artifacts
- Compiling information for the new Standard Facilities Report
particularly regarding the environmental conditions/calculations for each of
the galleries
- Helping with basic artifact conservation
- If time and interest permits, short-term, independent research
projects related to the collection can be designed
*Newspaper archives internship project*
- For those who already possess or would like to gain archival
experience, there is the opportunity to work on a self-directed archival
project with the Newseum’s outstanding 35,000 piece newspaper collection
(this project will take place at the Newseum’s storage facility in Laurel,
MD)
* For all internship opportunities:***
*Experience/Skills*
Candidates should be currently enrolled in or should have recently finished
a museum-related graduate or undergraduate program, possess basic computer
skills, an interest in collections/registration work, and the ability to
lift 30 pounds.
*Timing/Duration/Pay*
Internships last for a minimum of 12 weeks and may be part or full time.
This internship position is for college credit only.
*Application Process*
Please email cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask]
Maeve Gaynor Scott
Registrar
Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.292.6327
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*Executive Director - Ellicott City, MD*
http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/administration-jobs/6007-executive-director-ellicott-city-md-usa.html
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HEAD OF RESEARCH & INSTRUCTION, AMHERST COLLEGE
Amherst College seeks a skilled librarian and teacher to provide vision,
leadership, and management for the library’s program of course-integrated
research instruction. S/he will work closely with departmental faculty and
librarians to align this program with the methodological, philosophical, and
pedagogical peculiarities of diverse disciplines and personalities.
We seek candidates who inspire students and faculty with their teaching
and research skills and their fluency with the disciplines and research
tools of the liberal arts.
The successful applicant will light up a classroom, command the
attention of scholars and students alike, speak eloquently, and write
fluently. Crucial achievements include a history of informal mentoring,
formal training, selfless service, collegial decision-making, a talent for
empowering colleagues, and a penchant both for pushing the envelope and
adapting to the proclivities of brilliant and self-assured faculty.
A Masters degree from a program accredited by the ALA or a foreign
equivalent is required, as are five years of exemplary teaching and
reference service in academic institutions. Additional graduate degrees and
evidence of serious scholarship are strongly desired.
Please see https://www.amherst.edu/library/about/jobs for the full job
description and *https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/254* to submit
an application.
A review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position
is filled.
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2011 Winter/Spring Internships at The Gaston County Museum
Dallas, North Carolina
Archives/Collections Intern (2 positions available)
Winter/Spring, 2011 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: August 9th, 2010
HOUSING PROVIDED
The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking 2 interns for
winter/spring 2011; one Curatorial and one Archival. In addition,
both interns will assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit
design/installation as well as collections management. The interns
will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update
and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces.
The successful candidates will be detail oriented, organized, and able
to work independently. Must be able to work with and meet deadlines,
lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders. Preference will
be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience
and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums. Knowledge of
PastPerfect collections database a plus.
The internships are unpaid, but housing that is within walking
distance to the museum is provided. Both internships will begin in
August and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time. Deadline for
application is August 9th, 2010.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a
1 page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the
Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience
to:
The Gaston County Museum
Attn: Jeff Pruett
P.O. Box 429
Dallas, NC 28034
Phone: 704-922-7681 x.105
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