Exhibits Librarian

University of Pennsylvania•Houghton, MI

1d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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.
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 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 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.
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.