1. [MUSEUM-L] Job Opening at the North Carolina Museum of History in
Raleigh, NC
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3. [MUSEUM-L] 13 New Career Opportunities Posted This Past Week
4. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Associate Archivist position available
5. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Job Post US-NY-Syracuse Assistant Archivist
6. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Opportunity: Curator, Chicano Research
Collection
7. [sla-dmah] Job posting -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Public
Services Librarian
8. [AUTOCAT] Job Posting: Metadata Librarian, University of Virginia
Hello,
The North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, NC has an opening
for Curator of Furnishings and Decorative Arts (
http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4808-60083990&printit=no).
Please see below. *The closing date is November 17, 2010.* Application
instructions are below.
**
*Position*: Museum Curator
*Working Title*: Curator Of Furnishings & Decorative Arts
*Vacancy Number*: 60083990
*Salary Grade*: 70
*Salary Range*: $38174 - $61632
*Hiring Range*: $38174 - $40000
*Department*: Cultural Resources
*Division*: CR CDS A&H MOH Curation
*Type of Appointment*: Perm Full-Time
*Location*: Raleigh
*Posting Date*: 11/09/2010
*Closing Date*: 11/17/2010
*Number of Positions*: 1
*Description of Work
*
The Curator of Furnishings and Decorative Arts is responsible for the scholarly
interpretation, acquisition, and care of decorative arts for
any architectural interior including the Executive Mansion. The Curator of
Furnishing and Decorative Arts reviews, researches, and
collects artifacts representative of furnishings and decorative arts in
North Carolina that are integral to the Museum of History's legislative
mandate. This Curator will oversee and work with the collections and
furnishings of the North Carolina Executive Mansion
per legislative mandate. This classification of artifacts includes furniture,
domestic artifacts, surface coverings, wall and window treatments, and a
variety of building interiors(residential, domestic, and the Executive
Mansion of North Carolina.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities should be commensurate to a Curator who has
specialized training and experience in Southern Decorative Arts and other
specialized training in related related fields of cultural resource
management. Curator must be able to work with colleagues across a variety of
museum fields, the general public, and agencies of state government. Curator
should be knowledgeable with the components used to fabricate historic
furnishings, related decorative arts, and historic preservation.
*Training and Experience Requirements*
A master s degree in museum studies, education, history, public history,
architectural history, design, or specific content area or field of
expertise and three years of experience in museum related work; or
equivalent combination of training and experience. Management Prefers a
Master's Degree in American Material Culture. Degrees must be from
appropriately accredited institutions.
*How to Apply*:
All applicants must complete & submit a State of North Carolina Employment
Application (PD-107) to the Department of Cultural Resources (DCR), Human
Resources Division (HR). To obtain an application, please link to
www.osp.state.nc.us/ExternalHome/ & click on Job Seekers & then General
Employment Information , Scroll to bottom of page to download application.
Application must be signed. A separate application is required for each
position & location for which you are applying. Applicants seeking Veteran
Preference must submit a copy of DD Form 214 or Discharge Orders with the
application. A resume in lieu of the required state application will not be
accepted. Place the position number & job title for which applying in the
Job Applied section on the application. Incomplete applications will NOT be
considered. Applications can be mailed to DCR HR Division, 4603 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-4603 or if desired can be hand delivered to 109
E. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Applications must be received in the DCR HR
Division by 5:00 pm on the closing date of the position announcement. Faxed
& emailed applications will not be considered. 919-807-7373.
Thanks,
Camille Hunt
Museum Registrar
North Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
*Mailing Address:* 4650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4650
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education - Teaching - Administration. Library Science
Manages Others: No
Job Type: Education. Professional Services
Education: Graduate Degree
Experience: Not Specified
Post Date: 10/25/2010
Ref ID:MB - LRC - 1010
Description:* Library (Learning** Resources Center)** Operations*. Selects,
maintains and supervises the center ensuring the collection of materials is
up-to-date and meets the minimum standards established by the College’s
accrediting agency.
*Duties:*
· Maintains the print collection at a current and usable level
· Maintains electronic/on-line learning resource materials
· Selects and orders current print materials that will enhance the
College’s curriculum
· Provides professional assistance to both students and faculty so
that their experience in the Learning Resource Center will be positive and
of educational value
· Provides educational assistance in locating materials through the
use of a computerized/automated library catalog system
· Gives detailed instruction on how to use the automated catalog
system to both students and faculty members
· Communicates the statistics on use and current collection use of
the Learning Resource Center to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of
curricula in the designated course program
· Assists the Director of Education in developing and implementing
updated program content
· Develops an database to be demographically specific to our
students population that will enable the College to ascertain our student’s
needs
*MRA #2. Academic Support*. Provides educational support to
faculty and students in order to determine the materials they need for
successful completion of their programs.
*Duties:*
· Provides faculty members with educational support by meeting with
Lead Instructors in order to determine what materials they need available in
the Learning Resource Center for their programs
· Maintains a special collection of materials in a separate part of
the Learning Resource Center for faculty use
· Maintains involvement in the Advisory Board by holding quarterly
meetings
* * *MRA #3. Student Tutoring*. Maintains tutors and schedules that
will serve the need of current active students.
*Duties:*
· Designs and maintains a database of current students willing to
tutor other students
· Evaluates the effectiveness of the tutoring program
· Makes recommendations for enhancing the tutoring program
*Job Requirements: *The following job requirements represent minimum levels
of education, experience and competencies/abilities needed to perform this
job successfully:
*1. Education:* *Master's degree in Library Sciences *
* 2. Experience: *Two years post-MLS college/library
experience. Two years post-MLS managementmanagement experience
* 3. Competencies: *Incumbent must (be) able to:
· Project a professional image and provide outstanding
customer service
· Keep commitments, meet deadlines and achieve demanding
results
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention
to detail
· Strong training skills
· Excellent customer service skills, telephone, organizational
skills and attention to detail
· Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills
· Embrace and demonstrate on an ongoing basis the Company’s
core values of Continuous Improvement, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity,
Respect, Service, Teamwork and Having Fun.
* 4. Physical and Mental Requirements:*
* * * *Physical Requirements*:** *This job requires
normal physical mobility, including the ability to sit and stand for
extended periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Normal
hand-eye coordination; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability
to grasp and lift up to 40 pounds, is also required.
* * * *Mental Requirements*:* This job requires the
ability to read, recall, write and understand information. This job also
requires the ability to work under moderate pressure and to manage multiple
tasks concurrently.
* *Environment: This job is normally performed in a
clean, well-lighted, heated and cooled office area/classroom.
*Note:* The purpose of this job description is to document the Major
Responsibility Areas (MRAs) and key Duties normally required of this
position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are
the only responsibilities or duties to be performed by incumbents.
Associates are expected to follow all job related instructions and perform
any other duties assigned by their supervisor(s).
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with
regard to employment, promotion, pay or place of work because of race,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Employment with the Company does not constitute a contract for any specific
period of time and any associate is free to resign at any time, with or
without a reason, just as the Company may end an associate’s employment at
any time, with or without a reason. The Company will, in compliance with
the ADA, accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.
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this past week. Visit http://www.globalmuseum.org
- Museum Curator Raleigh, NC
- Curator of the Chicana/o Research Collection Tempe AZ
- Assistant Professor of Geoscience Winona, MN
- Visitor Services Associate Washington , DC
- Registrar Augusta, GA
- Curator San Pedro, Ca
- Director of Museum Operations San Francisco Bay area
- Public Programs Coordinator, Public Programs Division, Education
Department Houston, Tx
- Exhibitions Coordinator/Facilities Manager Pittsburgh, PA
- Director of Events St. Joseph, Michigan
- Assistant Registrar for Collections Management West Los Angeles, Ca
- Assistant Museum Registrar New York City NY
- Registrar Astoria, NY
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Subject: [archives] Associate Archivist position available
Associate Archivist
The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
3101 Clifton Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives seeks an
experienced, enthusiastic and proactive archivist to join our
professional staff. The Associate Archivist performs reference duties
as well as arrangement and description, cataloguing and preservation
of materials in all formats and collecting areas. The Associate
Archivist also participates in the digital projects and Internet
initiatives of The Marcus Center.
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS or MA degree in History with
graduate level course work in archival management and at least 1-2
years professional experience as an archivist is required. Must
demonstrate experience with MARC, DACS and EAD, Internet
technologies, electronic databases and other applications relevant to
archives including digitization of original materials and preparation
of appropriate metadata. The ideal candidate will have good
communication skills, be well organized, adaptable, and have the
ability to work collaboratively and take initiative. Must be able to
lift and move 40-pound boxes.
We offer an excellent benefits package and the salary range is $32,000
-$36,000. Applicants should submit [via e-mail] a cover letter,
resume, and a list of three references complete with e-mail addresses
and telephone numbers to:
Dr. Dana Herman [[log in to unmask]]
Chair, Search Committee
The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives
3101 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
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A most interesting archivist position. I visited Lockerbie in 1993,
being shown around to the various Flight 103 locations by one of the
locals.....unforgettable.
Subject: [archives] Job Post US-NY-Syracuse Assistant Archivist
This person will assume the title of Assistant Archivist for Pan Am
Flight 103 / Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives, which houses records
relating to Pan Am Flight 103 which was destroyed by a terrorist bomb
over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988, killing 270 men, women
and children. Among those killed were 35 students studying abroad with
Syracuse University.
http://bit.ly/9alWbE
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Subject: [archives] Opportunity: Curator, Chicano Research Collection
The Arizona State University Libraries at the Tempe campus seeks
applicants for the position of Curator of the Chicana/o Research
Collection <http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/chicano.htm>
<http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/chicano.htm> in the Department of
Archives and Special Collections. This is a full-time continuing
appointment track Academic Professional position at the rank of
assistant, or associate, dependent upon quality and level of
professional preparation and experience. For complete application and
qualification requirements, please visit the ASU Libraries website at:
http://lib.asu.edu/Employment/acadprof
Application deadline is December 31, 2010; if not filled, applications
will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed.
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. A
background check is required for employment.
ASU is an EO/AA employer and actively seeks diversity among applicants
and promotes a diverse workforce. See the Statement at
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/ <https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/>
<https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/>
Rob Spindler
University Archivist and Head
Archives and Special Collections
Arizona State University Libraries
Tempe AZ 85287-1006
480.965.9277
http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives <http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives>
<http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives>
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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
Public Services Librarian
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering
applicants for the position of Public Services Librarian. The Public
Services Librarian reports to the Director of Library and Archives and
coordinates all aspects of public services functions in the Library
and Archives, including reference service, instruction, outreach, and
management of the Library Reading Room; serves as the primary
reference librarian and provides reference assistance to on-site and
off-site users; provides instruction to users on Library and Archives'
resources and technology; assists in developing the library
collections of the
Library and Archives; and helps to ensure high-quality service to
Library and Archives users.
Required:
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or
information science; three or more years experience providing
reference service and instruction in a music library or archives,
preferably in an academic setting; experience in library instruction
and/or other teaching experience; knowledge of public services
policies and practices in music libraries; understanding of key issues
and current trends in music library reference service; knowledge of
music literature and resources
used in music libraries.
Preferred:
Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in music or other relevant
degree; experience with collection development in a music library;
experience creating web-based library subject guides; experience with
virtual reference service (including IM and/or chat) and web
technologies; supervisory experience; familiarity with archival work.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a nonprofit organization
that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the
world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll
music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a
world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets
this art form and through its Library and Archives as well as its
educational programs. The Library and Archives of the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame and Museum will be the most comprehensive repository of
written and audiovisual materials relating to the history of rock and
roll. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to these
materials for scholars, educators, students, journalists, and the
general public in order to further their understanding of rock and
roll, its roots, and its impact on our society.
For consideration, send resume and cover letter detailing your
qualifications along with salary history to: Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH
44114-1022, Attn: Human Resources - Public Services Librarian. You may
also e-mail [log in to unmask] or fax to: (216) 515-1998. No telephone
calls please.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity
employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
See the full job description at
http://rockhall.com/careers/careers/public-services-librarian/.
http://www.rockhall.com/
The 15th Annual American Music Masters series "Walking to New Orleans:
The Music of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew begins Monday, November
8 through Saturday, November 13. More than 40 members of the New
Orleans music scene will travel to Cleveland including Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame inductees, artists, band members, authors and more to
tell the amazing story of two of rock and roll's pioneers. Tickets at
http://www.rockhall.com/
Rock & Roll: (noun) African American slang dating back to the early
20th Century. In the early 1950s, the term came to be used to describe
a new form of music, steeped in the blues, rhythm & blues, country and
gospel. Today, it refers to a wide variety of popular music --
frequently music with an edge and attitude, music with a good beat and
--- often --- loud guitars.C 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Museum.
This communication is a confidential and proprietary business
communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated
recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please
contact the sender and delete this communication.
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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:26:32 -0500
From: "Roper, Jennifer (jor2a)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Job Posting: Metadata Librarian, University of Virginia
Please excuse cross posting.
The University of Virginia Library seeks a Metadata Librarian for
Cataloging and Metadata Services. The University of Virginia Library
is place of infinite possibility! We are growing and planning for our
future. We are looking for high energy, innovative professionals with
integrity and a strong work ethic. We seek individuals who are not
afraid of taking risk and have the proven ability and/or potential to
get positive results, manage change, and collaborate with others
effectively. We want creative professionals who possess a keen and
deep understanding of what it takes to continuously improve and
maintain a major academic research library.
We are seeking an individual who can provide metadata expertise and
serve as the primary resource on non-MARC metadata design, structure
and standards for the Library, as well as the larger university
community. The incumbent will establish, document and maintain
metadata policies, as appropriate; coordinates the translation of
metadata between formats and participates in the integration of
metadata from a variety of sources for search and display. This
individual will also collaborate in the design and implementation of
projects, workflows, and training involving non-MARC metadata, and
create, edit, and manipulate metadata for resource description in the
digital repository, library catalog, and other resources.
Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Library/Information Science or other
Masters Degree.
Experience: At least one year of practical experience with non-MARC
metadata in a library environment. Working knowledge of relevant
XML-based standards (e.g. Dublin Core, MODS, VRA Core, METS, PREMIS).
Demonstrated leadership or project management experience. Excellent
written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive depending on qualifications. This
position has general faculty status with excellent benefits, including
22 days of vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2010 and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply through
the University of Virginia online employment website at
https://jobs.virginia.edu/ Search by position number FP768, complete
application, and attach cover letter and resume, with contact
information for three current, professional references. For
assistance with this process contact Al Sapienza, Director Library
Human Resources at (434) 243-8636.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The University actively encourages applications and
nominations from members of underrepresented groups.
Jennifer O'Brien Roper
Head, Cataloging and Metadata Services
University of Virginia Library
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