[Position Information] Cataloguer/Archivist (Art,
Arch
Columbia University
Morningside Heights Campus, New York
City
Media Center for Art History, Archaeology,
and Historic Preservation
Cataloguer/Archivist for Information
Resources in Art, Architecture, and Archaeology
[Proposed]
Notice: This posting is for information purposes only. Although
written inquiries will be accepted, this position is still under
review and ungraded.
Description
Reporting to the associate director and
working closely with the manager for education and research of the
Media Center for Art History, Archaeology, and Historic Preservation,
the incumbent catalogues and cares for physical and digital materials
for education projects in art history, archaeology, and architectural
history, including collections of lantern slides, photographs, video,
and digital images and other multimedia materials, archaeological
objects, and special image and text collections as necessary for
education projects in art history, archaeology, and architectural
history. Collaborates in the design and training in the deployment of
networked databases for images, other information, and associated
cataloguing data. Supports digital image production and cataloguing.
Manages copyright clearance for images, texts, and other materials.
Assists with the development of multimedia research and education
projects. Performs related duties and responsibilities as
requested.
Qualifications
BA/BS required with course work in art
history, archaeology, or architectural history; MA/MS/MLS highly
preferred.Two years related work experience or comparable training
required. Working knowledge of at least two foreign languages other
than English highly preferred. Knowledge of spreadsheet and database
software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access required. Ability to work
with both PC and Macintosh operating systems preferred. Familiarity
with standard image cataloguing techniques and controlled vocabularies
required. Cataloguing and archiving experience in art history visual
resources, architectural graphics, or archaeological materials
preferred. Experience with digital imaging, databases, web techniques,
and multimedia materials for on-line digital libraries highly
preferred. Must demonstrate an ability to write clearly and precisely.
Must be resourceful, willing to learn independently, and able to work
collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range (projected) is $35,000 to $45,000 and includes
generous health, education, and retirement benefits.
Inquiries
Send letter of inquiry and curriculum vitae by electronic mail to
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Cataloguer/Archivist Position
Associate Director
Media Center for Art History,
Archaeology, and Historic Preservation
Columbia University
821 Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5518
1190 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
The Media Center for Art History,
Archaeology, and Historic Preservation supports Columbia University
art historians, archaeologists, and architectural conservators in
research and education projects that consider material culture,
vision, media, and pedagogy. The range of interests encompasses the
political, environmental, demographic, economic, legal, cultural,
philosophical, interpretive, engineering, and preservation issues
concerning humanity's legacy of images, objects, artifacts,
sculpture, buildings, landscapes, and archaeological
sites.
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Maurice S. Luker III
Executive Producer and Associate Director
Strategic Planning, Development,
Project Management, and Evaluation
Media Center for Art History, Archæology, and Historic
Preservation
Department of Art History
and Archæology
Columbia
University
653-B Schermerhorn Hall, MC
5518
1190 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027-7003
Web:
http://www.mcah.columbia.edu
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