Employment
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, Folger Shakespeare Library is a world-class center for scholarship, learning, culture, and the arts. The Folger offers an excellent benefits package, including Teachers Insurance Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund pension plan, and generous annual and sick leave. The Folger maintains a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.
We wish to thank you for your interest.
Posting Date: February 2, 2010
Closing Date: Once position is filled
Image Request Coordinator
B.A. degree required, with a major in literature, history, or foreign language preferred. Two-to-three years’ administrative experience required. Some library experience desirable. Strong computer literacy, including database application skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills essential. Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responds to requests from staff, readers, and the public for reproduction of items in the Library’s collection. Works independently with publishers, scholars, staff members and clients to identify their photographic needs (prints, slides, transparencies, digital images, and microfilms). Searches for images and information, utilizing appropriate bibliographies and catalogues. Finds and examines rare materials to be photographed. Coordinates incoming requests for images with department staff to meet deadlines. Tracks photographic orders in progress using database and files. Responds to requests for permission to publish photographic material. Researches copyright law when necessary and forwards unusual requests to appropriate staff members. Processes and tracks all payments for photographic orders and publication fees. Keeps supervisor regularly informed and assists in department projects as needed.
Normally 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm. Rotational Saturday assignment in the Reading Room as required. Low 30’s.
Please send cover letter and resume to Folger Shakespeare Library, Attn: Human Resources Manager, HR/IRC, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003-1004, or email to jobs@folger.edu No phone calls, please! EOE
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Internship Opportunities
Many divisions of the Folger have opportunities for internships, both paid and unpaid, for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the daily operations of an independent research library with a vigorous set of cultural and educational programs. Internships are available with the following divisions: Central Library, Development, Education, Research, and Public Programs.
Eligibility for Central Library internships is limited to graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science or Museum Studies. For all other internships, preference is given to students pursuing academic and professional goals in the arts and/or humanities. While the majority of these internships are unpaid, this decision is left to each division’s discretion.
The Division of Research sponsors seminars, conferences, and workshops involving the Renaissance period for doctoral and postdoctoral level scholars, and produces Shakespeare Quarterly.
The Division of Public Programs produces events for the general public, including theatre productions, literary readings, concerts, and tours.
The Folger Education office offers unpaid internships for college or graduate students interested in museum education, visitor services, and Shakespeare. Days and hours are flexible.
The Development office is responsible for raising unrestricted and restricted gift income in support of organizational needs from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
Potential interns, screened on an individual basis, should send a resumé, cover letter, and a letter from their institution's internship office stating the requirements for credit (if it is to be requested). Letters of recommendation may be solicited after a preliminary screening. Mail or fax internship inquiries to Folger Shakespeare Library Attn: HR/Interns; or e-mail to jobs@folger.edu
Folger Shakespeare Library
Attn: HR/Interns
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Fax Number: (202) 544-4623
Or e-mail to jobs@folger.edu
Docents
Docents are a group of trained Folger volunteers who interpret Folger Shakespeare Library for the public through tours and a variety of outreach programs. Learn more at www.folger.edu/docents .
