Assistant Librarian & Archivist - The Wadsworth Atheneum

Assistant Librarian & Archivist - Full-time position. The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest continually operating public art museum in the United States, was founded by Daniel Wadsworth in 1842. Today the collection exceeds 50,000 works of art, spanning more than 5,000 years. The Wadsworth Atheneum has always been a resource for the local community, as we work to welcome new and existing audiences.
     Reporting to the Head of Library and Archives, the Assistant Librarian and Archivist performs a wide-range of tasks associated with the physical and intellectual organization of the Auerbach Art Library and Museum Archives. The Assistant Librarian and Archivist provides reference and research assistance to the museum’s staff, docents, external patrons and community partners. The primary responsibilities include cataloging, organizing, processing and preserving library and historical resources, preparing guides and finding aides, reference services, and participation in all aspects of library and archival work.
     The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday.
     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
     Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in art history, history or studio art; and Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with coursework or concentration in archives management. Three (3) years’ experience in an art library, museum, or academic library, cataloging (both original and copy cataloging) and fielding reference questions. Plus, one (1) to two (2) years’ experience in archival management and special collections required.
     Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of current archival description standards, including experience in creating finding aids, and knowledge of MARC21 cataloging formats. Proficiency with integrated library systems and database management systems. Ability to inventory and assess collections and deaccession resources when appropriate. Understanding of appropriate preservation practices for rare books and other special collections materials. Reading knowledge of art historical French and/or German desirable. Superior verbal and written skills; and dedication to providing excellent customer service. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to respond quickly to unexpected challenges and shifting priorities. Aptitude in MS Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
     HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Attn: HR Department, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103; or Email HR@wadsworthatheneum.org. Position will remain posted until filled. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate Director, Arts Library Special Collections - Yale University Library

Associate Director, Arts Library Special Collections - Yale University Library, New Haven, CT. Requisition: 45714BR. http://bit.ly/2xF8jdX
     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.
     Position Focus: Reporting to the Director of the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library, the Associate Director for Arts Library Special Collections (ALSC) directly oversees ALSC’s collections and research services and instruction program; coordinates the Art Library’s exhibits and events program; and directs the Yale University Library’s Bibliographical Press program. Arts Library Special Collections includes a broad selection of fine press and artists’ books, manuscript and archival holdings related to the book arts, and manuscript and archival holdings related to theatrical productions. The collection also includes the Faber Birren Collection of Books on Color and the Yale Bookplate collection of ex-libris prints and process materials.
     The incumbent manages the Special Collections unit by promoting and instilling the highest service standards, and leverages the unit’s resources to provide excellent customer service throughout the library. S/he shares responsibility with the Arts Library Management Team for long-range strategic planning for the library; fosters a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment; and facilitates communication and coordination between Arts Library staff members and other units of the Yale University Library System.
     The Associate Director establishes and improves policies for the ALSC in support of learning and research through the provision of reliable, secure, and convenient access to ALSC collections physically and virtually. In coordination with the Associate Director for Access and Research Services, helps plan strategic initiatives for the Arts Library Digital Services unit that connect researchers to digital collections, technologies, and subject specialists.
     Required Education, Skills and Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school and an undergraduate or graduate degree in the visual arts, art history, architecture, or a related field. A minimum of five years of professional experience are required. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a research library and ability and achievement in managing staff and budgets. Demonstrated problem solving skills, experience coordinating projects, and the ability to bring projects to fruition. Familiarity with a special collections environment comprised of archives, manuscripts, rare and antiquarian books, audio-visual materials, and ephemera as well as in acquiring, cataloging, processing, preserving, securing, and/or digitizing them. Experience managing both analog and digital materials. Demonstrated ability working collegially, both collaboratively and independently, within a complex organization and rapidly-changing team environment. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications, analytical ability, and the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele. Demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation in developing programs for customer service and outreach, which includes curating exhibits and providing reference and instruction.
     Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
     Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in the visual arts, art history, architecture, drama/theater, or a related field. Experience in an academic library environment. Record of professional development and service to the field of librarianship.
     The University and the Library: The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 15 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 eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Center for Science and Social Science Information, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
     The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library: The Haas Family Arts Library at Yale consists of collections from three formerly-separate operating units: Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama. Now located under one roof, these libraries support arts-area programming at Yale, including the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Drama, and the department of the History of Art, as well as the teaching and research needs of the Yale community beyond the visual arts. In addition, the Arts Library houses several prominent archival and special collections in Art and Architecture, Arts of the Book, and Drama, ranging from type specimens and woodblocks to theatrical archives to one of the world's foremost collection of books on color. For additional information on the Haas Family Arts Library, please visit http://www.library.yale.edu/arts/.
     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.
     How to Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://bit.ly/2xF8jdX.
     Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Head of Library & Archives - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Head of Library & Archives - Full-time position. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art - America’s oldest public art museum - was founded by arts patron Daniel Wadsworth in 1842, opening three decades before the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Principal purchases by Wadsworth paved the way for encyclopedic museums across the country, and active acquisitions by patrons, directors and curators since have grown the museum’s collection to more than 50,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years, from Greek and Roman antiquities to the first museum collection of American contemporary art.
     The Auerbach Art Library is of more recent vintage. It originated as the Avery Memorial Library, a prominent feature of the avant-garde Avery Memorial Building completed in 1934. The library moved to its current location in 1969, and was renamed at that point in memory of Beatrice Fox Auerbach, Hartford-born philanthropist, and President and Director of G. Fox & Co. from 1938 – 1959. Since then, the library has quintupled in size and continues to function as a highly visible symbol of the Atheneum’s commitment to scholarship and public service.
     The organization and identification of the Museum Archives began in 1981, beginning with a vigorous search for archival materials in the closets, vaults, offices, and basements of the Atheneum, which were then moved to a concrete sub-basement of the Wadsworth Building. The Archives constitute a treasure house of documents spanning the history of the museum from its founding in 1842 to the present.
     POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Head of Library and Archives is responsible for administering, planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the information management policies and procedures of the Auerbach Art Library and the Museum Archives in accordance with ALA and SAA best practices. This includes collection development, professional reference services, bibliographic instruction, preservation management, preparing and monitoring statistics, and budget management.
     ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the daily operation of the Library and Archives in terms of overall technical and professional responsibility. Plan, develop, and implement library services and programming according to museum goals, user feedback and statistical data. Manage acquisitions, cataloging and access for the library’s collection; manage appraisal, arrangement, description, and creation of access tools for archival records, including correspondence, photographs, financial records, administrative files, and publications. Determine cataloguing and data entry standards for the library and archival collections, and manage and maintain library and archival databases, finding aids, and inventories. Provide reference and research services related to the history of the museum, its collections and exhibitions to museum staff, docents and public patrons. Assist with long-term planning of library and archives to increase visibility, improve access and efficiency, and enhance user experience. Plan for preservation and conservation of archival and library materials utilizing accepted preservation methods to extend the life of the collection; ensuring the proper care, handling, storage and treatment of library and archive materials.
     Education and Experience: Qualified applicants will have an ALA-accredited MLS degree with an academic background in art, art history or related discipline; specialization in archives administration or ACA certification; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience working with special collections and archives. Experience with cataloguing and providing library reference, preferably in a museum or academic library.
     Skills and Abilities: Qualified applicants will have strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of computer standards and applications in archives and libraries, including MARC21, EAD, and digital imaging. Knowledge of current archival arrangement and description standards and relevant descriptive standards (AACR2, DACS). Supervisory experience is also required. Reading knowledge of art historical French and/or German desirable. Aptitude in MS Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
     To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Attn: HR Department, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103; Or Email HR@wadsworthatheneum.org. Deadline for applications: April 28, 2017. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.