Prints and Photographs Librarian

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//hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness Howard University is seeking a Prints and Photograph Librarian. The Prints and Photograph Librarian at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center provides reference and research assistance to researchers, faculty, staff, students, donors, and film makers. This leadership position also develops, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures for the acquisition, processing, preservation, exhibition, research, access, and reproduction of photographs and other graphic materials within the Manuscripts Division's prints and photographs section. Additional responsibilities include preparing exhibits, conducting outreach and public programming to promote the Research Center's collections, and performing other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. The incumbent develops and implements policies and procedures for the administration and reproduction of photographs and other graphic materials.

Principal Accountabilities include:

Interacts with researchers, faculty, staff, students and donors to the Research Center, to communicate policies, procedures and operations of the prints and photographs section of the Manuscripts Division. Develops, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures for the administration, acquisition, processing , preservation, exhibition, research, access and the reproduction of photographs and other graphic materials . Evaluates, sort s, arranges, describes, implements preservation measures, prepares reference, retrieval and storage tools, maintains administrative files for the preservation, research, access, and administration of photographs and other graphic materials. Identifies and administers the acquisition of photographs and graphic material. Trains and supervises technical and clerical staff and student assistants volunteers in the processing, preservation, retrieval and filing of photographs and other graphic materials . • Provides reference and research assistance and reproduction services to users of manuscript, archival, photographs and other graphic materials; including use and reproduction of materials by photographers and film crews. Handles, lifts, and moves materials, boxed and unboxed, as necessary to support the operation of this position .

Core Competencies include:

Prepares exhibits, performs outreach services, plans and implements public programs promoting the Research Center and its collect ions . Performs all other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. A strong social science background and familiarity with research methods and procedures, including a broad knowledge of African American history and culture. Knowledge of library and archival techniques, theories and practices. Knowledge of photographic history and processes, and computer applications desirable. Competence in both oral and written English. Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with faculty, staff, students, donors, researchers, university officials, and the general public. Mature judgment and the ability to prioritize and adapt to numerous duties that must be performed. Subject specialty in African American and/or African Diasporic history and culture

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Library and or Information Science. Post-secondary course work in photography and preservation and/or the administration of photograph collections desirable. Two (2) years of work experience as a Librarian and work with photographic collections desirable.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure Compensation Range:

$75,000 - $85,000 • Commensurate with a candidate's skills, qualifications, and professional experience • Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280. This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.