Prints and Photographs Librarian

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Prints and Photograph Librarian to join the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center. The role offers reference and research assistance to researchers, faculty, staff, students, donors, and filmmakers, and leads policies for acquisition, processing, preservation, exhibition, access and reproduction of photographs and other graphic materials.

The incumbent also develops exhibitions, conducts outreach and public programming to promote the Research Center's collections, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution.
• Post-secondary coursework in photography and preservation desirable.
• Two years of librarian experience with photographic collections desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with researchers, faculty, staff, students and donors to communicate policies and operations of the prints and photographs section.
• Develops and implements policies for administration, acquisition, processing, preservation, exhibition, research, access and reproduction of photographs.
• Maintains preservation tools, describes items, and manages storage and retrieval systems for graphic materials.
• Identifies and administers the acquisition of photographs and graphic material.
• Trains and supervises technical and clerical staff and student assistants.
• Provides reference and research assistance and reproduction services to users including photographers and film crews.
• Handles, lifts and moves materials to support operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Research assistance

Public outreach

Staff supervision

Policy development

Education

Master's in Library and Information Science

Job description

Prints and Photograph Librarian

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

For more about benefits, visit https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

Principal Accountabilities

• 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, sorts, 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

• Prepares exhibits, performs outreach services, plans and implements public programs promoting the Research Center and its collections.
• 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 *