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1. [MUSEUM-L] Job announcement-director, Museum of Geology and Associate or Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering 2. [MUSEUM-L] George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens: Upcoming positions 3. [MUSEUM-L] Job Posting - Cataloguer and/or Digitization Project Manager 4. [LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection - Sterling Memorial Library (#11999BR) 5. [MUSEUM-L] Museum Educator Position - Illinois 6. [MUSEUM-L] REMINDER: Baseball Hall of Fame Internship Deadline - January 31, 2011 7. [MUSEUM-L] Job Posting: School & Tour Services Coordinator 8. [MUSEUM-L] *Musical Instrument Museum Position Description* *Sent:* Tuesday, January 11, 2011 09:42 *Subject:* job announcement-director, Museum of Geology and Associate or Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering *From:* DeVries, Lisa M. http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment *Lisa DeVries* *HR Generalist, Human Resources* *South Dakota School of Mines and Technology* *501 E Saint Joseph Street* *Rapid City, SD 57701-3995* *phone: 605.394.1203; fax: 605.394.1898* *[log in to unmask]**; **www.sdsmt.edu* * * ========================================================= Good afternoon – Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Estate is seeking: Historic Trades Interpreters at George Washington’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & Blacksmith Shop. Please find information detailing the requirements below. Regards, Leah Noce Human Resources – Special Projects 703.799.5081 George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens * * *Position:* Historic Trades Interpreters at George Washington’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & Blacksmith Shop *Department:* Interpretation and Events, Historic Trades Learn a Trade at Mount Vernon! Now hiring part-time/seasonal staff to work as historic trade interpreters at George Washington’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & Blacksmith Shop. Help tell the story of George Washington the entrepreneur. Prior interpretive experience preferred. Selected individuals will work with visitors of all ages and nationalities. Must be a team player, articulate, have an interest in history, be able to perform some physical activities, and have the ability to engage the visiting public including large numbers of school children. Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement to Steve Bashore, Manager Historic Trades at 703-799-6805 or by e-mail to either [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask], by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer ========================================================= *Cataloguer /Digitization Project Manager* *For Oral History Library Collection* About the Organization: The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc. was founded in 1980 as a nonsectarian, non-profit, multifaceted organization and is located in Hollywood, Florida. In addition to creating educational programs for both students and teachers, the organization continues to collect testimony from Holocaust Survivors, Rescuers, Liberators and other Eyewitnesses and has achieved international acclaim and recognition for maintaining the largest, self-produced, standardized oral history library collection<http://www.hdec.org/oral_history.htm>. HDEC also features a recently opened Reference and Research library and is in the planning stages of the first South Florida Holocaust Museum. We are seeking qualified applicants for one, possibly two separate* positions of Cataloguer and Digitization Project Manager for Oral History Library Collection. *Either two part-time positions or one full-time position depending on the knowledge and experience of the applicant. Please submit letter of interest and resume/CV to [log in to unmask] Job Description: (1) The Cataloguer will be responsible for continuing to catalogue the collection in our Reference and Research Library, including creating original records for unique items, assisting with collection development, providing professional reference service to patrons, assisting with library programs, grant research, etc. Required qualifications: · A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. o Or equivalent experience. · Previous cataloguing experience, including the ability to catalogue monographs, serials, periodicals, and web resources, including foreign language items. · Knowledge of OCLC/WorldCat. Preferred qualifications: · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Access. · Grant writing experience. · Knowledge of Spanish and/or other foreign languages. · Knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver. (2) The Digitization Project Manager will be responsible for the digitization of our Oral History Library Collection. This includes; digital migration of oral history interview tapes using SAMMA Solo Digitization machine, maintaining our Oral History Library Collection database (MS Access), management of oral history master tapes, and other duties as related to the digitization project, etc. Required qualifications: · A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. o Or equivalent experience. · Previous experience with digitization of sound and/or video recordings. Preferred qualifications: · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Access. · Grant writing experience. · Knowledge of Spanish and/or other foreign languages. · Knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver. Compensation: Commensurate with experience * * * ------------------------------ * * * *Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection *South Asia Collection Sterling Memorial Library Yale University New Haven, CT Rank: Librarian I-II www.yale.edu/jobs *Fixed Duration*: One (1) year from date of hire *Schedule*: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. *THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY* One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu/. *SOUTH ASIA COLLECTION* The South Asia Collection is made of monographs, and serials, as well as visual, archival and manuscript collections that can be found throughout the Yale University Library system. Holding libraries include the Sterling Memorial Library, the Social Science Library, the Divinity Library, Manuscripts and Archives Department as well as the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The Library’s strongest holdings of material on South Asia are in the English language and for the following disciplines: the history of western involvement in South Asia, modern India (from 1947), literature in English, and religion (especially Buddhism and Christianity). The South Asia Collection’s holdings in Sanskrit and the classical languages of South Asia contain some of the oldest printed holdings among North American libraries. Current South Asian language collections include literature, linguistics and humanities material in Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu. Concerted and combined library collecting and research service efforts over the past 10 years have been conducted to support the graduate and undergraduate teaching and research needs of the faculty and students affiliated with the South Asian Studies Council of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies its current India Initiative (see: http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/southasia/flash.htm) . The South Asia Collection’s assistant curator’s acquisitions and cataloging efforts are supported with one full-time dedicated acquisitions and copy cataloging assistant position whose offices will be housed in the Sterling Memorial Library. *POSITION DESCRIPTION* Reporting to the Curator of the South and Southeast Asia Collections, the Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection serves as the subject specialist responsible for library support of research and teaching about South Asia-related topics at Yale. The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection develops strong working relationships with faculty, students, and affiliated scholars conducting research in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka across departments and programs, taking initiative to identify and meet their expectations for collections and services. Provides reference, research education, research guides and web pages, and consultation on the effective application of new technologies. The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection partners with departments and programs on projects that further teaching and scholarship, such as digitization, web publishing, workshops, and other initiatives that enhance the academic mission. Provides public services for the South Asia Collection, serves as a member of the South Asian Studies Council of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, and seeks ways to enhance support for Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu language special collections across the Yale University Library. *RESPONSIBILITIES* The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection is responsible for selection of materials for the South Asia Collection, including fund management, reporting, and management of the acquisitions and cataloging processes. Supervises and works closely with the South Asia Collection Acquisitions and Cataloging Assistant to insure the effective acquisition, processing, and copy-cataloging of materials in all formats, and interacts with staff in the Preservation department in support of preservation efforts for brittle out-of-print materials in the collection. Provides proactive outreach with the South Asian Studies Council, South Asian Studies faculty, research fellows, language lecturers and students, and collaboration with other library colleagues in relevant departments for selection in this area. Seeks ways to collaborate with South Asia collection colleagues at other institutions to leverage resources and to pursue efforts in cooperative collection development efforts. The Assistant Curator contributes to goal-setting and strategic planning and manages projects in the South and Southeast Asia Collections as assigned. Seeks opportunities to contribute to the Yale University Library through participation in committees, task forces, working groups, and programs. Expected to be active professionally in organizations such as the Committee on South Asian Libraries and Documentation, the North American professional organization for South Asian Studies librarians. Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of subject matter trends and developments. Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and serves on various committees and task forces. May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT. * * *QUALIFICATIONS* Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science (preferred) and/or graduate degree in a South Asian Studies-related field. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires a minimum of two years of professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Experience teaching in a library or academic setting. Experience creating content for web pages (for use in creating a new South Asia Collection page). Experience with public services, reference, and/or collection development. Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) in Hindi, Tamil, or Urdu; Preferred: Ability to read Sanskrit at a high level of proficiency. Ability to communicate in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Broad knowledge of South Asian cultures; Familiarity with the history of and current trends in scholarly research related to South Asian Studies. Knowledge of South Asian book trade is critical. Familiarity with the major bibliographic tools and research methods for South Asian Studies. Familiarity with the sources and approaches in teaching South Asia-related research methods and bibliographic instruction courses. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. Knowledge of trends in electronic resources and networked access to information, citation management (such as Refworks, EndNote, or Zotero, etc.), and other technologies used by readers and libraries to facilitate information access and management. Demonstrated online outreach skills using key social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and WordPress. * * *Preferred:* Supervisory experience. Experience providing training in technical services areas including acquisitions or cataloging software. Demonstrated skills in web site development, RSS, video and audio production, and graphics software; Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to a conclusion in a timely fashion. *SALARY AND BENEFITS* We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. Applications consisting of a *cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references* should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is *11999BR*. Please be sure to reference *#11999BR *in your cover letter*.* *BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS* All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process. *Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.* -------------------------------------------- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM Educator, Illinois State Museum—Dickson Mounds Position Title: Curatorial Position in Education (rank dependent on qualifications and experience), Education Coordinator, Illinois State Museum—Dickson Mounds (Full-time, State Funded) Work Location: Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown, IL. Job Description:Works with Museum Director to sustain Museum’s educational mission.Develops, implements, and reviews school programs, including guided tours, workshops, and demonstrations.Develops, implements, and reviews general audience programs, including lectures and receptions some of which will occur on weekends.Pursues grant opportunities for the development of programs. Coordinates Museum programs with educational partners, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Fosters relationships and coordinates efforts of those visitors who are interested in volunteer opportunities with the Dickson Mounds Museum.Periodically works weekends. Qualifications: Minimum of an M.A. or M.S. in an education, anthropology, ecology, and/or museum-relateddiscipline is preferred.Three years of experience in a discipline related to the Museum’s mission and demonstrated experience developing and delivering museum educational programs.Being conversant on issues that relate to the Museum's mission (Anthropology, History, Natural History) is highly desirable.Demonstrated success in grant writing required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for public speaking to a broad age range of visitors, patrons, and volunteers are required.Must be able to work with the professional, technical, and support staff, as well as the public, in an adaptable, cooperative, and professional manner.Computer skills in word processing, database management, spread sheets, and desktop publishing preferred.Requires a willingness to work extra hours to meet scheduled deadlines as necessary. Salary and Rank:Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits: Generous vacation with personal and sick leave, including 12 paid holidays.State-sponsored retirement,group health, retirement, dental, vision, and life insurance. Application: Send cover letter, resume, and the names and addresses of three references to: Human Resource Office Illinois State Museum 502 S. Spring St. Springfield, IL 62706-5000 217-782-5969 (fax)217-782-1254 e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]><[log in to unmask]> For full consideration, submit application by February 15,2010. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Dr. Michael Wiant, Dickson Mounds Museum, e-mail: [log in to unmask], or 309-547-3721. Applicants should note that this position is exempt from the State Personnel Code and is under the Board of Directors of the Illinois State Museum.This is not a Bargaining Unit position nor a Merit Comp position.The Illinois State Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. ========================================================= The Baseball Hall of Fame invites you to apply to participate in the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development. Steele interns receive meaningful, hands-on training in numerous professional careers including research, photo archives, technical services, exhibit design, membership, education, archives and collections management, recorded media, development, special events, programs and events, multi-media, publications, and public relations. In addition, interns learn and work in the company of baseball's best-known personalities during the annual Hall of Fame Weekend and Induction Ceremony, held in Cooperstown each summer. To be considered for the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development, students must have completed at least their sophomore year and be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at a college or university during the internship, or have just graduated in May. All Steele interns receive a bi-weekly stipend during the ten weeks of the program and access to affordable student housing. If fulfilling an academic requirement, college credit may also be awarded. Applications for the Steele Internship Program must be completed on-line at: www.baseballhall.org/intern In order to complete an application, the candidate must attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. Only complete applications will be reviewed for acceptance into the program. All applications must be received electronically by January 31st. The Frank & Peggy Steele Internship Program welcomes applicants for the Ozzie Smith Diversity Scholarship. Students of ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds pursuing a four year bachelor's or master's degree are eligible for a scholarship. Complete scholarships are awarded following acceptance into Frank & Peggy Steele Internship Program. If interested, please attach a one-page statement of interest with your cover letter and resume. Please contact [log in to unmask] with any questions. Anna Wade Director of Museum Education National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: (607) 547-0349 Fax: (607) 547-4094 [log in to unmask] Experience www.baseballhall.org today! Be a Part of History - Donate Now to Support the Hall of Fame's New One For the Books Exhibit ========================================================= Petersen Automotive Museum www.petersen.org Position: School & Tour Services Coordinator Department: Education Type: Full-time Salary: DOE The Petersen Automotive Museum is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ famed Miracle Mile district, the Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the world’s largest and most innovative automotive museums. *Position Summary:* The School & Tour Services Coordinator is responsible for managing the Museum’s programs and services for schools, teachers, and volunteers. The School & Tour Services Coordinator is also responsible for managing the public tour programs and managing and training volunteer docents. *Essential Functions:* - Manages all aspects of the planning, development, and administration of school and teacher programs, including school visits, teacher previews, professional development workshops and other services. - Develops written and on-line curricular and school visit materials for the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. - Coordinates the Museum’s tour programs that serve a wide range of audiences including schools, car clubs and other organized groups with administrative assistance from the Education Program Scheduling Assistant. - Trains docents to lead tours in galleries. - Manages the Museum’s volunteer program, including the recruitment, training, placement, retention, supervision and evaluation of volunteers. - Serves as the primary liaison between the Museum staff and volunteers. - Maintains and updates the policies and procedures of the volunteer program and provides volunteers with clear instructions and guidelines. - Oversees volunteer meetings, fieldtrips, special events and projects including the annual volunteer appreciation dinner and monthly volunteer meetings. - Assists the Education Manager in the development and implementation of on- and off-site educational programs, community outreach programs, as well as educational literature and publications. - Assists the Education Manager in preparation of the annual budget for school and tour programs. - Available to represent the Museum at off-site meetings. - Performs administrative duties related to scheduling tours and volunteer shifts. *Education, Experience, and Skills Required:* - Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, Sociology, or related field preferred. - 2 years in a museum or informal education setting, or other relevant experience. - 1 year experience managing or supervising volunteers or staff. - Classroom or gallery teaching experience desired. - Able to work varied hours including evenings or weekends depending on program needs. - Outgoing, self-motivated person who enjoys working with volunteers and teachers. - Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work as a member of a team. - Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills. To apply, please fax or email cover letter and resume with salary history to: Petersen Automotive Museum, HR Dept., 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036, or fax to (323)930-6642 or email [log in to unmask] Please mention the tile of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. ========================================================= *Musical Instrument Museum Position Description* *Chief Curator* *http://themim.org/job_opening_08.asp* * * *Background: * The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates the similarities and differences of the world’s cultures as expressed through music. With musical instruments from every country in the world, MIM pays homage to the history and diversity of instruments and introduces museum guests to their varied and unique sounds through audio and video of these instruments being played in their cultural context. MIM provides an engaging, entertaining and informative experience, in which the uninitiated and the knowledgeable, the young and the old feel welcome. MIM is located in a new, award-winning 190,000 square foot building in Phoenix, Arizona, contains a collection of more than 10,000 musical instruments from every country in the world, and this $250 million project opened on April 24, 2010. Further information on MIM may be found at www.themim.org * * *Summary: * The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) of Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Chief Curator to provide leadership, financial management and direction to the curatorial affairs team and potentially oversee the registration and conservation teams. The Chief Curator will establish and maintain a tone of professionalism, accountability, and performance within the curatorial team at MIM. * * *Position Responsibilities:*** The Chief Curator will: · Coordinate the work of the curatorial department that currently includes three curators, three curatorial assistants, and additional curator/scholar consultants who are engaged for project-specific work. · Represent the museum’s mission and the activities of the curatorial department to potential donors, partners, the media and members of the Board. · Assume a leadership role in the ongoing quest for museum sustainability through active participation on the museum’s Leadership team. · Manage the timely delivery of the curatorial department’s work in service of the Museum’s planned expansion of the permanent exhibition and in contracting for and developing of temporary exhibitions. · Assign and manage the curatorial efforts in developing content for MIM-generated changing exhibitions and Publications. · Work in a collaborative and efficient way with the Registration and Conservation teams with the possibility of managing these departments in the future. · Oversee the curatorial team’s roles and responsibilities, including collections management and loans; collections care, treatments, and safety; acquisitions; and related exhibit development. · Insure the curatorial team’s input into and support of other departments, including education, exhibits, and development. · Facilitate communication and work flow between the curatorial team and other museum teams. · Collaborate to develop education, outreach, development, and public programming initiatives and partnerships. · Promote and foster the unique vision and mission of the museum. * * *Requirements:* - Advanced degree in ethnomusicology, musicology, organology, or a related field. Candidates with expertise in anthropology, folklore studies, art history or another closely related field may be considered. - Significant administrative and supervisory experience with the demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a larger team as well as skills in mentoring and motivating people. - Exceptional interpersonal and managerial skills, including managing budgets. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - A demonstrated record of accomplishment in the person’s field of interest. - Excellent organization and communication skills (written and oral). - Experience developing institutional policies and procedures. - Excels in a flexible, fast-paced environment. - Experience with grant writing and fund raising a plus. - A passion for the music of the world. - Experience communicating ideas and findings with the general public. *Other:* - This full-time position reports to the President and Director. - Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. - Attractive benefits package and working environment. - This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. More information regarding MIM is available on the website at www.themim.org. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume or CV, and three professional references to [log in to unmask] or mail materials to: Human Resources – Chief Curator** Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 4725 East Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85050** Christina Linsenmeyer | Curator of Musical Instruments MIM—Musical Instrument Museum | 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard | Phoenix, AZ 85250 480.478.6000 main | 480-478-6044 direct | 480.481.2459 fax | www.themim.org ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . 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