Art and Design Librarian
The George Washington University Job Location: Washington, D.C. Date Created: 10-21-2014
The George Washington University Libraries announces a Search
for an Art and Design Librarian
The George Washington University Libraries announces an opening for an Art and Design Librarian. Working as a member of the Research and User Services (RUS) Librarians team, the Art and Design Librarian will administer the collection and provide research services primarily for the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design within the Columbian College of The George Washington University. For further information, please visit http://library.gwu.edu/art-design.
A key challenge for the position is to evaluate the relationship between the Corcoran School and the Art Department, and to develop a cohesive plan for their mutual needs. This is a newly created position that offers strong opportunities for leadership in developing the collections and services of a prominent art school within a major research university.
The successful candidate will support both the creative and scholarly aspects of the subject of art, including the use of social media to enhance and promote the collection and services. As a member of the RUS Librarians team, the successful candidate will participate in general orientation, reference, and instruction initiatives, including the University Writing Program, and will participate in strategic team-wide projects. The Librarian also will perform collection development duties for art and art history.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of two years of professional academic or research library experience
Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in art, design, or art history
Demonstrated understanding of the unique information and research needs of art and design students and faculty
Knowledge of major research sources for art and design
Library instruction experience for the subject of art
Demonstrated application of social media for the subject of art at the college or university level
Experience in creating web pages and research guides
Demonstrated commitment to professional service and scholarship
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability and desire to work closely and collegially with all levels of staff in a multi-faceted team environment
For a full list of qualifications, additional information and to apply, please visit http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24452. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion,