CDL: Position at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. - Art and Design Librarian

Position at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. - Art and 
Design Librarian
From:
Elizabeth Harter <lharter_at_gwu.edu>


*The George Washington University Libraries announces a Search *

*for an Art and Design Librarian *

The George Washington University Libraries announces an opening for an 
Art and Design Librarian. Working as a member of the Research and User 
Services (RUS) Librarians team, the Art and Design Librarian will 
administer the collection and provide research services primarilyfor the 
Corcoran School of the Arts and Design within the Columbian College of 
The George Washington University. For further information, please visit 
http://library.gwu.edu/art-design.

A key challenge for the position is to evaluate the relationship between 
the Corcoran School and the Art Department, and to develop a cohesive 
plan for their mutual needs. This is a newly created position that 
offers strong opportunities for leadership in developing the collections 
and services of a prominent art school within a major research university.

The successful candidate will support both the creative and scholarly 
aspects of the subject of art, including the use of social media to 
enhance and promote the collection and services. As a member of the RUS 
Librarians team, the successful candidate will participate in general 
orientation, reference, and instruction initiatives, including the 
University Writing Program, and will participate in strategic team-wide 
projects. The Librarian also will perform collection development duties 
for art and art history.

*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS*:

ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of two years of professional academic 
or research library experience

Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in art, design, or art history

Demonstrated understanding of the unique information and research needs 
of art and design students and faculty

Knowledge of major research sources for art and design

Library instruction experience for the subject of art

Demonstrated application of social media for the subject of art at the 
college or university level

Experience in creating web pages and research guides//

Demonstrated commitment to professional service and scholarship

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability and desire to work closely and collegially with all 
levels of staff in a multi-faceted team environment

For a full list of qualifications, additional information and to apply, 
please visit http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24452. Review of applications 
will begin on November 20, 2014 and continue until the position is 
filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of 
a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or 
activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 
age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 
expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.