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Position Posting - Visual Materials Curator



VISUAL MATERIALS CURATOR
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Library and Archives Division
Madison, Wisconsin

The State Historical Society of Wisconsin seeks an individual to play a leadership role in development of our program to promote and provide access to extensive visual materials holdings.  Within a unified reference program providing access to the Historical Society's nationally recognized textual, audio, and visual collections, this position is responsible for guiding public services for the State Historical Society's visual materials collections consisting of over 2,000,000 photographs, films and videos, and flat oversize art work and posters.  The Visual Materials Curator is the Archives' authority on interpretation and use of photographs, copyright as it applies to visual materials, and the nature of visual materials research. The position also will be responsible for continued development of a revenue generating photo-duplication service and playing an active role in advancing the Archives' agenda to provide better outreach services to a diverse audience and to provide visual materials to researchers in digital form.  The Visual Materials Curator also guides the Archives' visual materials collection development program.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  The Archives seeks an innovative individual knowledgeable about all aspects of visual materials research, able to work well independently and in a team environment, and with excellent written and oral communication skills.  Well qualified individuals will have: 1) Knowledge of archival theory and practice, especially as it applies to photographs; 2) Knowledge and experience planning and implementing programs to promote public appreciation of visual materials collections, especially photographs; 3) Knowledge and ability to perform general reference for textual collections and expert reference for visual materials collections, especially photographs; 4) Knowledge and ability in methods appropriate to acquisition and appraisal of visual materials collections, especially photographs; 5) Ability and knowledge necessary to plan and manage an expanding business providing duplicates from visual materials collections, especially photographs; 6) Excellent written and oral communication skills as applicable to public presentations, internal communications, and working as a team member; and 7) Ability to lift and manipulate boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.  

SALARY: Salary based on hourly pay range of $22.67-$27.00, depending on qualifications.  This classification is included in the Wisconsin Education Association Council Bargaining Unit and pay will be set according to contractual provisions.  A six-month probationary period is required.  

TO APPLY: Apply with the Application for State Employment (DER-MRS-38 available from the SHSW Human Services Office or on the internet at: http://der.state.wi.us/static/appmat.htm), a detailed resume and a cover letter  limited to four pages highlighting and detailing the following: 1) Degrees completed, please identify any graduate level course work on archival or visual materials collections administration; 2) Experience planning and developing a general program to promote public appreciation of archival materials, especially photographs; 3) Experience providing reference services to visual materials collections, especially photographs; 4) Experience managing a duplication services program to provide copies of visual materials, especially photographs, to patrons in conventional and/or digital form; 5) Experience acquiring and appraising visual materials collections, especially photographs; 6) Experience working in or leading a team or committee to accomplish the goals of an institution, related either to work or a substantial personal interest.  In each case your resume or letter should clearly describe the length of service and level of responsibility.  

Send application materials to Alice Jackson; SHSW Human Resources Office; 816 State Street; Madison, WI 53706.  

Application materials must be received by December 14, 2000.  Materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.  Direct questions regarding the hiring process to Alice Jackson at (608) 264-6448.  Direct questions concerning the position to Richard Pifer at (608) 264-6477.

Richard L. Pifer, Director
Reference and Public Services
Archives Division
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
(608) 264-6477

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