Art Librarian (Temporary), Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Posted July 13, 2016
About Lesley University
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 7,000 students and 83,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
This librarian serves in the Moriarty Arts Library at Lesley’s College of Art and Design (LUCAD), providing research and instruction support in the arts and manages collection development in art-related areas, including studio art and art history, serving students and faculty across Lesley University. The position requires collaboration with colleagues in the research and instruction department and includes a focus on developing, marketing and facilitating access to the Moriarty Arts Library collections as well as active participation in instructional programming at the Lesley libraries, including teaching classes on campus and in Lesley’s online programs. General professional responsibilities include research support service with evening, weekend, and holiday rotation.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts or design, art education, and/or advanced arts- related degree preferred.
- One (1) year of library public service experience, or equivalent professional experience.
- Thorough understanding of the requirements of print, non-print, audiovisual, and digital collections.
- Experience with integrated library systems.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; if you hold a visa, does your visa status allow you to work at Lesley University?
CORE Questions (A maximum of 9 additional questions may be added; all must correspond 1:1 to the Requirements):
- Do you hold a master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution?
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts or design, art education, and/or an advanced arts- related degree?
- Do you have one (1) year of library public service experience, or equivalent professional experience?
- Do you have a thorough understanding of the requirements of print, non-print, audiovisual, and digital collections?
- Do you have experience with integrated library systems?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States; if you hold a visa, does your visa status allow you to work at Lesley University?
Additional Information:
BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS
Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to increasing the diversity of the university community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references must be included for full consideration. Applications will be reviewed upon the establishment of an appropriate pool of candidates. Applicants should apply via the Lesley website. http://www.lesley.edu/human-