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
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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. 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.
--------------------------------------------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.
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Director of Museum Education
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607) 547-0349
Fax: (607) 547-4094
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Petersen Automotive Museum
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:
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
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:
Other:
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
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