Exhibits Librarian

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supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job
Title
Exhibits Librarian

Job Profile Title
Librarian A

Job Description
Summary
The Exhibits Librarian works as part of the library-wide exhibits program to deliver thoughtful, accessible, and
well-executed public displays that highlight the holdings of Penn Libraries. Reporting to the Director of Exhibits, they coordinate the
planning, scheduling, and execution of physical exhibitions. This role is responsible for maintaining exhibit spaces, preparing and
organizing exhibit records, images, and tasks associated with installation and deinstallation of exhibits including both physical and
virtual library spaces.

The Librarian also participates in meetings with curators and the exhibit committee, maintaining
documentation and records, conducting preliminary research on exhibit concepts and materials, and assisting with graphics preparation and
coordination with vendors. This position plays a hands-on role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Libraries’ robust and dynamic
exhibits program. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Description

Job
Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and execution of physical exhibitions across library spaces – develop
  relationships and effective stakeholder communication including prioritization of tasks and deadlines, assist with design and implementation
  of both physical and virtual components.
• Maintaining exhibit spaces across Penn Libraries, engaging with stakeholders as
  needed.
• Create and update documentation and records for the exhibits program, including the work of the exhibits committee. Track
  exhibit tasks, assignments, deadlines, and progress; specifications and images of selected objects; and other related information. Maintain
  records of completed exhibits.
• Participate in physical installation and deinstallation of exhibits as well as associated digital
  content.
• Basic printing, cutting, mounting graphics and any associated digital content.
• Coordinate vendor relationships as
  needed.
• Conduct preliminary research and design: on concepts or themes in support of exhibit development process, materials and
  methods for minor exhibit fabrication.
• Perform additional duties as
  assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• A Master’s degree and 0-1 years of relevant experience in a related
  field (such as art history, museum studies, library science, visual culture, or a similar discipline), or an equivalent combination of
  education and experience, is required.
• 0 – 1 years of experience supporting exhibitions, collections-based projects, or
  public-facing cultural programming in a library, museum, archive, or similar setting.

Preferred

• Strong organizational
  skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfort working hands-on
  with exhibition materials and in public-facing spaces.
• Experience using project management or documentation tools (e.g., Airtable,
  shared file systems, collections or request-management systems) or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to
  collaborate effectively with curators, librarians, students, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to
  upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

Department / School
University Library

Pay Range
$50,000.00 – $65,000.00 Annual
Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization
and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an
equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion,
creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any
class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be
required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the
job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical,
  prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can
  also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax
  dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can
  get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other
  institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and
  Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options
  through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the
  course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
  family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers
  faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services
  received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good
  health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to
  underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the
  competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
  your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help
  you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access
  to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and
  athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the
  Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few
  examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
  activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find
  great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and
  memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General
  Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options
  offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
  non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
  eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
  improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
  adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The
University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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