Position Title: Photo Research-Librarian
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: The Granger Collection
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Street Address: 381 Park Avenue South
City, State, Country: New York, NY, USA
Contact E-Mail Address: jobs@granger.com
Contact Phone Number: No calls, please
Contact Website: The Granger Collection
Position Description/Responsiblities:
Historical picture library in New York City seeks a full-time Research Librarian who is highly motivated. Must be extremely attentive to detail and have exceptional organizational skills. This is a deadline-driven position with many varied duties, from researching pictures, to captioning and keywording.
Duties include:
-In-depth picture research
-Heavy client contact
-Creating original catalogue records for images
-Image processing and indexing
-Preparing images for digital production
-Filing, and more as the need arises
Desired Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Interest in photography, including visual literacy
Strong knowledge of world history
Excellent typing and writing skills
Proficiency in Windows necessary
Some knowledge of Photoshop helpful
Foreign language skills a plus
Photo agency experience a plus
Web savvy self-starter and team player
Start Date: June 2009
Competitive salary and benefits offered. Congenial office. Perfect for a recent grad with an MLS or a library professional already working in the photo field. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@granger.com. In subject field, enter: Photo Research-Librarian Position. No calls, please.
Originally posted on archivists.org listserv
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: The Granger Collection
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits offered.
Street Address: 381 Park Avenue South
City, State, Country: New York, NY, USA
Contact E-Mail Address: jobs@granger.com
Contact Phone Number: No calls, please
Contact Website: The Granger Collection
Position Description/Responsiblities:
Historical picture library in New York City seeks a full-time Research Librarian who is highly motivated. Must be extremely attentive to detail and have exceptional organizational skills. This is a deadline-driven position with many varied duties, from researching pictures, to captioning and keywording.
Duties include:
-In-depth picture research
-Heavy client contact
-Creating original catalogue records for images
-Image processing and indexing
-Preparing images for digital production
-Filing, and more as the need arises
Desired Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Interest in photography, including visual literacy
Strong knowledge of world history
Excellent typing and writing skills
Proficiency in Windows necessary
Some knowledge of Photoshop helpful
Foreign language skills a plus
Photo agency experience a plus
Web savvy self-starter and team player
Start Date: June 2009
Competitive salary and benefits offered. Congenial office. Perfect for a recent grad with an MLS or a library professional already working in the photo field. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@granger.com. In subject field, enter: Photo Research-Librarian Position. No calls, please.
Originally posted on archivists.org listserv
