Blackwood Studentship
Description
Requisition Id: 2024-130Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Temporary Part-Time
Hours & Days of Work: up to 24 hours per week
Minimum Rate: $21.74
Maximum Rate: $27.18
Target Start Date: 01/06/2025
Target End Date: 04/25/2025
Blackwood Studentship
Temporary Part-time
(10 hours per week)
ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.
The Art Gallery of Ontario’s collection, including the holdings of the Edward P. Taylor Library & Archives, represents the richest public holdings of art and archival material by Canadian artist David Blackwood (1941-2022). The AGO, with the generous support of Anita Blackwood, is creating a one-semester Blackwood studentship to contribute to the education and training of a student in archival studies through the opportunity to assist with the cataloguing and preservation of David Blackwood’s archives and related collections. Under the general direction of the Rosamond Ivey Special Collections Archivist & Head, Library & Archives, the incumbent will support the AGO’s Mission of Art + Learning + Access by facilitating use and access to the AGO’s archival assets. Under the direction of the AGO Archivist, they will perform a range of duties relating to the coordination, growth and use of the institutional archives and Special Collections in all media, including public service activities, responding to research requests, and processing. In keeping with the intention of the studentship, we encourage current students to apply.
The rate of pay for this position is $21.74 - $27.18 per hour.
What is this position responsible for?
- Creates detailed finding aids and guides to archives and special collections holdings in various formats.
- Physically processes records transferred to the archives and identifies at-risk material.
- Retrieves and reshelves archives and special collections material to support reference service.
- Assists with the acquisition and transfer of records from gallery departments.
- Carries out holdings maintenance to ensure that archival collections are maintained securely and appropriately.
- As required, assists with the digital reproduction of archives and special collections material.
- As required, assists with coordination of exhibitions featuring AGO archives or special collections material.
What are we looking for?
- Post-secondary certificate in archival studies, or post-graduate archival studies degree in progress.
- Undergraduate coursework in visual arts and/or history.
- Directly related experience in the archives of a museum or other not-for-profit institution is an asset.
- Working knowledge of general archival principles and practices.
- Familiarity with automated databases in a museum, archival, and/or library environment.
- Familiarity with systems and current standards used for cataloguing archival material.
- Working knowledge of the care, handing and correct storage of archival material.
What are the benefits of working at the AGO?
- Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
- Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
- Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:
At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
External Application Deadline: 12/27/2024