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Visual Resources Assistant, Boston Architectural College Library, Boston, MA

Posted September 24, 2018

The position of Visual Resources Assistant is a part-time, non-exempt position of up to 11 hours per week providing support to the Visual Resources Librarian in the Visual Resources Library. This position reports to the Visual Resources Librarian.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Scanning images using flat-bed scanners
  • Manipulating scanned digital images (adjusting, cropping, and repairing) in Photoshop
  • Participating in researching images using databases in our main library
  • Assist with cataloging images using FileMaker
  • Managing images in Artstor
  • Assist with creating or adding information to library research guides for the Visual Resources Library
  • Detailed repetitive work checking records, data entry, and organizing image files and paper work

 

II. Standards of Professionalism

A.Team and Interpersonal skills: Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members which is inclusive of all staff. 

 

B.Service orientation: Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students and faculty are treated in such a way as to feel valued and well served in their contacts with the school through you.

 

III.Qualifications

  • Interest and/or background in art and/or architectural history preferred
  • Basic to intermediate skills using Adobe Photoshop
  • Basic to intermediate writing skills
  • Basic research skills
  • Enjoy working as a part of a small team
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Attention to detail and highly organized
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Interest and/or background in photography is helpful but not a necessity
  • Visual resources and/or library experience is helpful but not a necessity
  • Interest in cataloging images

IV Requirements 

  1. Able to overlap work schedule with the Visual Resources Librarian’s schedule.
  2. Able to commit to a consistent schedule.
  3. Speak clearly and understand spoken communication. 

For more information, please contact Robert Adams, associate director of the library, at [email protected].