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Black Visual Arts Researcher

4 months ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Library Full time

**Requisition Number**: JR26435
**Division**: Library IT & DS - Black Metropolis Research Consortium
**Reports to**: Executive Director of BMRC
**Work Schedule**: 37.5 hours per week

**General Summary**:
**Job Summary**

This is a two-year position. During their first year, the researcher will survey Black visual art related archival collections at BMRC member institutions in Chicago, then build scholarly archival digital resources based on the information gathered during the survey. They will work in consultation with archivists, academics, and curators to scope and guide their work. The resources produced are intended to facilitate discovery and increase awareness of the collections. They will be made available through the BMRC Archives Portal, a freely accessible, web-based platform that allows the public to access descriptive information on archival records related to Black Chicago held in BMRC member institution collections that is integrated into the BMRC website.

During their second year, the researcher will work on an independent research project which could result in a publication, artwork, exhibit, or other product. The two-year period will culminate in a public presentation or program highlighting the researcher’s work. Throughout the two years, the researcher will do outreach, by planning and implementing two professional-development opportunities (one per year) for artists and scholars (e.g., workshop, speaker, and other programming) encouraging use of the collections surveyed.

**Responsibilities**
- Carries out a strategic and extensive survey of Black visual art related archival collections at BMRC member institutions, carefully documenting the information gathered.
- Based upon the information gathered during the survey, produces academic and archival quality descriptive resources on the Black visual art collections to facilitate access.
- Works with BMRC staff to properly input the data collected and resources created into the BMRC Archives Portal a freely accessible, web-based platform that allows the public to access descriptive information on archival records related to Black Chicago held in BMRC member institution collections. The Portal increases intellectual access to heretofore underutilized collections about Black Chicago.
- Creates and delivers and/or coordinates two professional development opportunities for artists/curators to engage with BMRC member archival collections (for example, workshops, speaker series, site visits).
- Plans and executes an independent Black visual arts-based project that culminates in a publication, artwork, or exhibit of the researcher’s choice. (Planning can begin in Year 1, but final project not due until Year 2.
- Organizes and holds event presenting their independent project to the public.
- Attends meetings, training sessions, or other BMRC member-related functions as relevant.
- Interacts with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
- Analyzes program budgets and uses a moderate/high level of authority to recommend or makes budgetary recommendations.
- Performs other related work as needed.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Qualifications**

**Education**:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

**Work Experience**:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

**Certifications**:
**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Master’s degree in library or information science (with an Archives focus).
- Master’s or PhD degree in Fine Arts, African American Studies, Library and Information Science, Art History, or a related field of study with a specialization in African Americans or African Diaspora (ABD acceptable).

**Experience**:

- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 1-2 years of experience in an archives, library, other cultural heritage setting, or educational institution with an active interest in Black arts and/or Black archives.
- 1-2 years of experience with digital collections and resource development, virtual and in-person programming, and/or conducting research using primary sources.

**Preferred Competencies**
- Demonstrated sound judgment and effective decision-making skills.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to address a wide rand of complex serial related problems.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage complex tasks and projects.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in written documents.
- Ability to direct and instruct others in both new and established routines and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clarity, tact and courtesy with Library staff, vendors, and others.
- Ability to multitask and handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work independently, sustain close attention to detail over long stretches of time,