Assistant Photoarchivist
Background
The Frick Art Reference Library, one of the world's leading centers for research in the history of art, was founded in 1920 by Miss Helen Clay Frick (1888-1984) to further the goals of "encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts and of advancing the general knowledge of 'kindred subjects'." The Library became a division of The Frick Collection in 1987. The Frick Collection is an art museum consisting of more than 1,100 works of art from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick. The residence, with its furnishings and works of art, has been open to the public since 1935. It is one of the world's most perfect museums.
Summary and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Photoarchive Research the Assistant Photoarchivist undertakes to research and record scholarly documentation of the works of art represented in the Photoarchive, update and expand the Photoarchive database, facilitate public access to the Photoarchive, and assist the department in all special projects. Specific duties include but are not limited to: updating and expanding documentation accompanying images in the Photoarchive; creation of database cataloguing records; preparing supplemental photograph mounts; updating and expanding in-house authority files; ensuring standardization of vocabulary in databases and item records; checking recent acquisitions against current holdings; assisting in the preparation of photograph orders to fill existing gaps in the collection; assisting Public Services Department with Reference Desk duty.
Qualifications
Masters degree in the history of Western art. Knowledge of and ability to use online databases and art research reference sites, thorough grounding in basic reference materials and scholarship in area of specialization. Reading knowledge of at least one European language. Some familiarity with computer applications including Photoshop, Filemaker or equivalent. Concern for accuracy and patience with detail; good organizational skills; expeditious approach to a work agenda; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits in Employment with The Frick Collection
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in group life, health, and dental insurance plans. Employees contribute to the cost of their health insurance based on income level and the type of coverage they select. Other benefits include Short and Long Term Disability insurance; employee contributed tax deferred annuity; flexible spending plans for health, dependent care and commuting costs; generous pension plan with participation after one year of service/vesting after five years of service; 13 paid holidays; and accrual of 12 vacation days the first year of employment (25 days subsequent years).
All employees of the Frick Collection may access free or discounted admission to most of New York's finest museums. Additionally, to help ensure the employment experience is enjoyable we provide employees and volunteers with an extremely affordable lunch in our employee dining room and a discount on Museum Shop purchases. The Frick Collection offers a beautiful and pleasant work setting and an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the worldÕs finest works of art.
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Head of Photoarchive Research
Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Fax 212-879-2091
Email to: jobs@frick.org
The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment. |
