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Open Date: 04/09/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes
If the position is to remain open there may be no close date.
URL: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/15089
Current Posting Status: Posted
Title: Art Librarian
Position Number: C16118
Posting Number: APS150986PS
Department: Art Library
Job Summary:
Oberlin College Libraries seek an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly competent Art Librarian to manage the collections of the Clarence Ward Art Library and serve as subject specialist. The Art Library serves the Allen Memorial Art Museum, the departments of art history and studio art, and the campus as a whole. The Art Librarian is part of a dynamic team of librarians providing research support and instruction to the Oberlin community through collaborative efforts around collection development, information literacy, programming, and outreach.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong service-oriented approach to assisting library patrons and the ability to work productively with patrons at all levels. We are looking for a librarian who thinks strategically and can present a clear vision for the direction of the Art Library, while working collaboratively and collegially with colleagues and faculty
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are integral to all functions of Oberlin College Libraries. Oberlin is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an environment in which “great minds do not think alike.” We encourage underrepresented groups, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTIA+ individuals to apply.
The position operates in coordination with others in the research and instruction group and the Associate Director for Public Services to ensure consistent access services and outstanding user experience across Oberlin libraries. The position also contributes to planning, policy development, resource management, and decision-making as a member of the Libraries’ leadership team.
