Temporary Visual Resources Library Assistant

About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design is seeking a temporary part time library assistant. The Library Assistant will assist on various projects such creating and cataloging images for online collections, preparing videos for digital asset management systems, and making digital documents Title II compliant. This position will also provide reference services and circulation desk coverage. The candidate must be able to work three weekday mornings starting at 8:00 am. This position is a 18.5 hour per week position. $20 per hour. The contract is from April through December. The postition reports to the Library Chair.

Examples of Duties:

• Creates digital images and videos with a scanner or digital camera.
• Edits and catalogs digital images and videos.
• Collaborates with library staff to create an achievable workflow for the production, cataloging and upload of digital assets in a timely manner with high quality results.
• Assess and edits digital documents for Title II compliance.
• Supports staff at the circulation desk.
• Provides reference services to patrons.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Experience with Adobe Suite
• Experience with spreadsheet software (sheets, excel, ect.)
• Background in libraries
• Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, with desire to participate in collaborative problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to sit for long periods of time, to move books and packages, and to distinguish color.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in visual arts
• Experience with video editing and format conversion
• Experience with Wordpress
• Experience with digital asset management tools such as JStor Forum/Stewardship and Resource Space.
• Experience with cataloging standards, VRA Core 4.0, CCO, the Getty Vocabularies

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. .

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

For additional inquiries related to the salary transparency, please contact Human Resources at hr@massart.edu or (617) 879-7908