San Francisco - California College of the Arts - Library Assistant

http://www.cca.edu/about/jobs/65296
SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS
FULL-TIME (37.5 Hours/Week), NON-EXEMPT
JOB # 2179
AUGUST 2013
THE COLLEGE:
Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is an independent art college with 21 undergraduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, visual studies, and writing. The college also has graduate programs in architecture, comics, curatorial practice, design, design strategy, film, fine arts, visual and critical studies, and writing. Through these programs, the college has created a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. Diverse cultural perspectives enrich the CCA community and the college believes that continuing to expand the horizons of the students and faculty is essential to achieving its educational objectives. With campuses in Oakland and San Francisco, CCA currently enrolls 1,950 full-time students.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library Assistant for New Materials and Visual Resources supports study and teaching at the college by facilitating physical and intellectual access to specialized collections. Duties include public services, cataloging, and creation and management of digital image files.
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Libraries
DEPARTMENT: Library
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
New Materials Library
• Assist students and faculty using the collection
• Check samples in and out, following established library policy and procedures
• Maintain housing and arrangement of the samples
• Create and enhance cataloging records for the samples
• Assist with acquisition of new material samples
• Collect statistics and other data about collection use
• Perform inventory and other tasks
Visual Resources
• Create digital images via copystand photography or scanning to support teaching, research, and archival preservation at the college
• Provide quality control for image files, including post-production editing in Photoshop and standardized file naming
• Catalog digital images for upload to ARTstor, CCA Vault, or other services
• Archive image files on designated media/servers; create derivatives as needed
• Assist with physical maintenance of image collections, including slide filing and organization
• Perform inventories of art works and related materials
General Library
• Provide general public services, including circulation desk duties
• Assist with processing of general library materials
• May supervise workstudy students
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree, preferably in an art or design related field; interest and familiarity with materials science highly desirable. Previous work experience in a library preferred. Skills needed are 1) experience using a digital SLR camera, flatbed scanner, and Photoshop; 2) ability to perform accurate data entry following established guidelines, 3) good communication skills for working with students, faculty, and staff; 4) attention to detail; and 5) general aptitude with online and digital technologies.
SALARY: Applicants are requested to state salary history and requirements; position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to:
California College of the Arts
Human Resources (Job #2179)
employment@cca.edu
Application Deadline:
Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. NOTE: If you wish to be notified of the status of your application for this position, please provide a current email address on your resume or cover letter. No phone calls please.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.