KENTUCKY HERITAGE INITIATIVE -DATABASE COORDINATOR
Speed Art Museum is seeking a part-time/contract Research and Database
Coordinator for a minimum one-year project to develop, launch and maintain
an internet-based image database of Kentucky fine arts, decorative arts,
folk arts and related designs. BA in art history, library or information
sciences with experience in database management, digital photography and
working with visual resources.  Background in pre-1950 American art history
or American decorative arts preferred.  This position reports to the
Curator of Decorative Arts.

Project is expected to require an average of 20-hours/week. Candidates
should be organized, possess strong writing and research skills, and be
able to demonstrate success working independently on projects.

Duties include but are not limited to: assisting in the development of the
project mission statement; interacting with project donors and object
owners; developing standards, procedures, and forms for the gathering of
information, and for the cataloguing, storage and retrieval of images and
film; working with agreements, copyrights, and releases; coordinating the
development and design of the database application and user interfaces;
testing, launching and maintaining the database; developing partnerships
with other institutions; and generating and collecting images of public and
private collection objects.

This part-time contract position may be renewable annually dependent on
funding.

Please submit a letter of intent, cv or resume, writing sample(s), and
contact information for three references to
mailto:[log in to unmask] please type Research in the subject
line of your e-mail.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 17, 2004



HEATHER HALFACRE WHIPPLE
Human Resources Manager
The Speed Art Museum
-working with its communities to bring great art and people together
in a spirit of joy, understanding and constant discovery.
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