VRA Jobs Digest

• Metadata Specialist, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Working under the general direction of the Head of Metadata Services and in consultation with other key staff, the Specialist will provide strategic and technical guidance on metadata practice for Cornell University Library's (CUL) digital, physical and virtual collections within the broader context of CUL's digital and programmatic needs. The Specialist also provides consultation and advocacy to both CUL colleagues and the community more broadly; this effort demands a strong knowledge of well-established and evolving metadata standards as well as their practical applications.
• Metadata Services Manager, George Washington University, Washington DC
  • Under the direction of the Resource Description Coordinator, the Metadata Services Manager is a member of the Resource Description Group (RDG) and the greater metadata management group within The George Washington University Libraries. The RDG is responsible for describing and providing access for library collections in all formats. The Metadata Services Manager is primarily responsible for creating original metadata, complex metadata revision, and authority work for the library’s general and special collections. The Metadata Services Manager will help shape the identity management work for the library’s collections and is expected to collaborate with colleagues from functional areas across GW Libraries and beyond, in service of the GW Community and the profession.
• Digital Library Project Manager, University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT
  • The Digital Library Project Manager is the library’s champion of Utah Digital Newspaper projects as well as helping to implement new digital initiatives for the library and our partners. While this position is housed within the Digital Library Services Department, it has the unique opportunity to work with partners throughout the library, state, and region. The job will allow you to combine your technical knowledge, communication skills, and project management experience to ensure that digital newspapers from Utah and other digital projects are accessible to researchers around the world now and in the future.
• Digital Humanities Librarian, American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
  • The School of Libraries and Learning Technologies invites applications for a fixed term contract (five years renewable) position at the Instructor level beginning in Fall 2017. The search committee is eager to review applications of individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching, and an interest in living and working in the Middle East.
• Museum Specialist (Collection Management), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC
  • This position is located in Registrar's Office of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The employee is responsible for the proper care, maintenance, storage and documentation of works of art on paper, including objects on loan to the museum as well as those in the permanent collection. In addition, incumbent is responsible for the location tracking and physical care of Time-Based Media Art (TBMA) artworks stored alongside the GA collection.
• Renegade Tour Guide at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Part-time), Museum Hack, NYC
  • We want charismatic, outgoing, passionate, museum-loving folks... with a touch of renegade flair.
• Application and Database Administrator, Guggenheim Museum of Art, NYC
  • The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking an Application and Database Administrator. As a member of the Information Technology Department, the Application and Database Administrator is responsible for direct oversight of the management and support of all SRGF applications, as well as individual support of TMS (“The Museum System”) and Raiser’s Edge. The ideal candidate for this role possesses business intelligence, as well as a holistic approach to data and reporting. This position also comes with the unique opportunity to reimagine the applications function and structure as it exists within the organization.
• Senior Manager for Collections Records and Review, Brooklyn Museum, NYC
  • The Senior Manager for Collections Records and Review will manage, enhance, and expand all aspects of the collections, exhibitions, and loans database (TMS) to ensure maximum usage and efficient workflow by museum staff, and public and scholarly access through the museum’s website; oversee the implementation of established procedures for data entry and data standards, accessioning, collection review, deaccessioning, data standards, and records management.
• Database Administrator, New Museum of Contemporary Art, NYC
  • Reporting to the Director of Technology, the Database Administrator maintains, supports, configures, and provisions enterprise-wide database systems; providing consistent performance measurements; training and supporting end users; overseeing all data extraction, manipulation, and analysis; and documenting all processes. Working across the Museum, the Database Administrator develops a clear understanding of operations, reporting needs, capacity, and technological expertise so that s/he may translate that knowledge into business requirements for the database, streamlined workflow, and improved data security.
• Registrar/Archivist, Yancey Richardson Gallery, NYC
  • The Yancey Richardson Gallery is seeking an experienced Registrar/Archivist. Minimum 2 years gallery, museum or auction house experience is required. Applicants must be well organized, detail-oriented, efficient and self-motivated. They should be able to multitask and work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be willing to take on projects both small and large with equal enthusiasm.
• In-House Cataloger, South Bay Auctions, NYC
  • We are seeking a full-time in-house cataloger to join our team. A passion for material culture and objects is essential to be successful in this position. Previous auction house, museum, or cataloging experience is desirable, but not necessary. We will train the right candidate. Salary is commensurate with experience and position will allow potential for growth. Benefits include healthcare, two-weeks paid vacation and approximately ten holidays.