JOB
SUMMARY:
Northwestern University Library seeks an experienced, forward-thinking and
service-oriented librarian with a solid background in art history to assume
responsibility for one of the leading art research collections in the United
States. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Libraries,
the Head of the Art Collection will supervise operations and collections in the
Eloise Martin Art Reading Room, the Architecture Reading Room, and the Art
Research Center; provide reference and research consultation to faculty,
graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, and the public at large; and
develop instructional programs and materials to support curricular and research
activities. He or she will serve as library departmental liaison and subject specialist
to the Art History and Art Theory and Practice Departments; manage and develop
scholarly resources in art, architecture, and design; work with the Curator of
the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections to identify and
fund relevant special collections purchases; and maintain the Art Collection
homepage. For more information about this position, go to http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in
library and information science or the equivalent combination of education and
relevant library experience. Strong public service and outreach orientation; excellent
communication skills. Successful management and supervisory experience.
Collection management/development experience in an academic library
environment. Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Expertise in print
and electronic art-related resources. Knowledge of current research and
publishing trends in art history. Aptitude for teaching and training. Ability
to work collegially with faculty, students, and Library staff.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced degree in art history or a related humanities
field or a comprehensive knowledge of art, architecture, and design history.
Reading knowledge of one or more European languages. Familiarity with web
design and editing. The ability to select appropriate technological tools and
apply them effectively; a working knowledge of best practices in the areas of
usability, interoperability, as well as traditional and digital preservation.
Record of professional service and research.
TO
APPLY:
Send letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to
the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, electronically to libsearches@northwestern.edu. Applications
received by March 22, 2013 will receive first consideration. Northwestern University
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility
verification required upon hire.
Apply Here:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/8w248qm
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