Professional Librarian – Photography Archivist
Hiring department: Humanities Rsch Ctr
Monthly salary: $3,583
Hours per week: 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM
Posting number: 13-12-20-01-0080
Job Status: Open
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: 03/01/2014
Position Duration: Funding expected to continue
Position open to all applicants
Location: Austin (main campus)
Number of vacancies: 1
General Notes
The Harry Ransom Center seeks an archivist to catalog photographic materials and other archival material formats present in the Center’s Photography Collection. Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to provide examples of catalog records for a single photographs, a finding aid for a large collection, and to demonstrate the ability to identify various historic photographic processes.
Required Application Materials
A Resume is required in order to apply
A Letter of Interest is required in order to apply.
A List of 3 References is required in order to apply.
Additional Information
Purpose
Identify, house, arrange, and describe archival photographic materials in accordance with Ransom Center procedures and current standards of archival theory and practice; work with other Center staff to ensure the conservation and security of collection materials; participate in outreach and reference activities
Essential Functions
Research, identify, house, arrange, and describe Photography Collection materials ranging from individual photographs to photographers’ archives comprised of a variety of formats Create descriptive finding aids, catalog records, MARC 21 records, and EAD documents Consult with curatorial staff about issues related to cataloging photographs; consult with conservation staff as needed for the housing and identification of photographic materials; perform minor preservation tasks Supervise student workers, paraprofessional staff, and/or volunteers, including instruction and evaluation of activities. Provide reference assistance for cataloged materials and engage in campus, regional, and national scholarly and professional organizations and activities
Marginal/Incidental functions
Other related functions as assigned.
Required qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, with an emphasis on archival coursework or training; knowledge of preservation standards for archival materials
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree or substantial coursework in the history of photography or European or American art history; two or more years experience arranging, describing, and cataloging archival photography collections or other archival materials in a museum or research library setting; experience using descriptive standards and best practices, such as DCRM(G) or CCO, and experience using standard lexicons, such as LC Authority Records, LC Subject Headings, the LC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials, or the Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus; experience creating descriptive finding aids, EAD documents, and MARC records; knowledge of metadata standards, such as Dublin Core; knowledge of the history of photography and photographic techniques and formats from the nineteenth century to the present day; excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, time management, and analytical skills, including evidence of finding aids and/or catalog records written for photography collections; knowledge of digital technologies, standards, and best practices; demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy and to work both independently and under supervision
Working conditions
May work in extreme temperatures May work around chemical fumes May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of ladders Lifting and moving Standard archival storage environment; occasional exposure to cold storage environment; occasional exposure to mold, dust, and/or off-gassing photographs; ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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