[Position Information] Cataloguer/Archivist (Art, Architecture,

From: Maurice S. Luker III (msl5@COLUMBIA.EDU)
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    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 mailto:info@mcah.columbia.edu or by post to:

    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, Arch=E6ology, and Historic Preservation

    Department of Art History and Arch=E6ology
Columbia University
653-B Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5518
1190 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027-7003

    Voice: 212.854.1939
=46ax: 212.854.4676
Email: mailto:LUKER@columbia.edu <MSL5@columbia.edu>
Web: http://www.mcah.columbia.edu
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<div><font color=3D"#000000">Media Center for Art History, Archaeology,
and Historic Preservation</font></div>
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<div><font color=3D"#000000"><b>Cataloguer/Archivist for Information
Resources in Art, Architecture, and Archaeology
[Proposed]</b></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div>Notice: This posting is for information purposes only. Although
written inquiries will be accepted, this position is still under
review and ungraded.</div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><u>Description</u></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000">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.</font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><u>Qualifications</u></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000">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.</font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><u>Salary and Benefits</u></font></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000"><br></font></div>
<div>Salary range (projected) is $35,000 to $45,000 and includes
generous health, education, and retirement benefits.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><u>Inquiries</u></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Send letter of inquiry and curriculum vitae by electronic mail to
mailto:info@mcah.columbia.edu or by post to:</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Cataloguer/Archivist Position</div>
<div>Associate Director</div>
<div>Media Center for Art History,<br>
Archaeology, and Historic Preservation</div>
<div>Columbia University</div>
<div>821 Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5518</div>
<div>1190 Amsterdam Avenue</div>
<div>New York, NY 10027</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font color=3D"#000000">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.</font></div>

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<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">Maurice S. Luker III<br>
Executive Producer and Associate Director<br>
<br>
Strategic Planning, Development,<br>
Project Management, and Evaluation<br>
<br>
Media Center for Art History, Arch=E6ology, and Historic
Preservation</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF"><br></font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">Department of Art History
and Arch=E6ology</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">Columbia
University</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">653-B Schermerhorn Hall, MC
5518<br>
1190 Amsterdam Ave<br>
New York, NY 10027-7003<br>
</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">Voice: 212.854.1939<br>
=46ax: 212.854.4676<br>
Email: mailto:LUKER@columbia.edu &lt;MSL5@columbia.edu&gt;</font></div>
<div><font face=3D"Verdana" color=3D"#0000FF">Web:
http://www.mcah.columbia.edu></div>
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color=3D"#0000FF"
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