Librarian, Visual Resources — Art History, Emory University

Emory University in Atlanta Georgia is searching for a full-time Visual Resources Librarian to provide a wide range of professional services in the Art History Department, in support of its research, teaching, and public service missions.

 

Position Details:

• manages a collection of 140,000 digital images used for teaching, research, and publication by the Art History Department
• creates new images using flatbed scanners, slide scanners, digital cameras, and Adobe Photoshop software
• supports Art History Department faculty with projects related to digital humanities research such as digital mapping, 3D imaging, virtual reality, and urban humanities
• partners with IT specialists, reference librarians, and Emory Center for Digital Scholarship staff to enhance research and teaching in the Art History Department
• manages, creates content, and updates the Art History Department website
• supervises one full-time Visual Resources Library Assistant and four graduate student assistants.

Qualifications:

• MA in Art History with additional course work in information management, or MLS with graduate-level course work in art history
• Five years of experience in a visual resources collection at associate level or higher
• Experience in archival or collection digitization, photographic production, or related activities
• High level of computer-imaging literacy and familiarity with digital technologies such as digital mapping
• Communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with faculty, students, and staff, especially the Assistant Visual Resources Librarian
• Ability to liaise with Emory Center for Digital Scholarship

Submission Requirements:

• letter of application
• resume
• three letters of reference
• online application : https://apply.interfolio.com/37788

Emory University located in Atlanta, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Emory University offers an extremely competitive benefits plan that includes health care, retirement benefits, life insurance, courtesy scholarships, and tuition reimbursement.