Image Archivist

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver, Colorado

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 15th, 2007

Wages

$53,300.00 to $80,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

The essential functions of the Image Archivist are as follows: (1) build and professionally manage high-quality digital and analog image collections that document the Museum and serve the needs of the Museum and its audiences, (2) develop and provide services that ensure user/researcher satisfaction, (3) raise awareness of the Image Archives services and collections, (4) create and maintain a professional, productive, and motivated work force, (5) develop work and budget plans and manage resources to meet those plans, (6) serve the image archives and archives professions through memberships, presentations at meetings, teaching, and holding offices in professional organizations.

Additional Info & Requirements

The Museum is hoping to institute a Museum-wide digital asset management system, which will be done under the leadership of the Image Archivist when funds are obtained.Experience with Digital Asset Management Systems and a strong project management background will be important to the implementation of a Museum-wide DAMS. Experience should include: five years image archives experience; two years in-depth experience with relational database software; and grant writing and/or fund raising skills. Prior museum work experience is desirable. Strong people skills are essential.

HR Info

Submit letter of application and resume to Kristine Haglund by mail or email.

Posted Jul 12, 2007