Arts Collections Curator

Description:

Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and working closely with department colleagues, the Arts Collections Curator is responsible for curatorial support, including promoting access and use, collection development, and donor relations. The Curator will play an integral part in the growth of our arts-related special collections prioritizing holdings by and about historically underrepresented groups. The Curator will predominantly focus on arts-related materials but may occasionally work with additional rare and localized special collections, such as rare books and other published works. Additional responsibilities include: Contribute to operations, management of the collection development funds, research services, programs, and technical functions for special collections Collaborate with the department head and team members to assist in developing strategic initiatives, policies, and programs related to special collections Develop and manage arts-focused special collections in all formats, building research collections of distinction that advance teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and student success Actively work with vendors, book sellers, donors, and artists to acquire arts-focused collection materials and curate collections that reflect current and developing needs, and seek to expand collections that build and strengthen a diverse representation of subjects and materials Collaborate with colleagues in other divisions to enhance access to special collections and support collection development Initiate and coordinate outreach programming to promote arts-related special collections through physical and online exhibits, presentations, tours, and other outreach activities in collaboration with the department and other university faculty Foster relationships with the VCU community, donors, and other stakeholders connected to the Arts in collaboration with Library Development Work with students and faculty; provide research consultations, assist with the development of educational programs and course related instruction sessions Supervise hourly employee(s) in addition to students and interns connected to arts-related work