Librarian for the Arts

1 week ago


Washington, United States Digital Library Federation Full time
About the Role

The University of Virginia Library seeks a highly skilled professional to serve as the Librarian for the Arts. This is an Academic General Faculty (AGF) position on the Library track, which is tenure-ineligible.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide research assistance to scholars at all levels and participate in digital scholarship projects in collaboration with faculty, students, and library colleagues.
  • Engage with faculty to integrate information, digital, and data literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum and provide instruction in a variety of forms.
  • Work with the Collections Management team and other liaisons to establish collection priorities for art-related disciplines, recommend specific purchases, and promote newly acquired resources.
  • Be an important supportive and collaborative presence for scholars located in and around the University of Virginia's Arts Grounds.
  • Participate in regional and/or national professional organizations related to academic librarianship and arts librarianship in particular.
About the University of Virginia Library

The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, inclusiveness, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications
  • A master's degree in library or information science, or a terminal degree in an arts-related discipline and appropriate experience in an academic library.
  • Strong background in art history, studio art, or a related field.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for the possibilities offered by academic librarianship as a profession.
  • Familiarity with the tools and methods of digital scholarship.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team-based organization.
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.


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