Librarian: Special Collections​/Artist Books; AD

Overview

Description
Job Title Librarian:
Special Collections / Artist Books (AD09) Location Johannesburg, ZA
Organization Name Wits Art Museum

Purpose
Work with the Director of the Book Arts Centre and WAM curators to acquire, catalogue, store, exhibit, research and make accessible the special artists’ books collection at the Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts at WAM.

• Develop, promote and take care of all the components of the special collection including artists’ books, items about the artists book art form, art monographs, and related items
• Catalogue and house items according to accepted protocols, including custom-making necessary storage containers, applying preventative conservation, maintaining the bespoke database and digitizing the collection
• Develop and implement related public engagement programmes
• Provide a reference inquiry and information retrieval service for researchers
• Create exhibitions programme and curate material selected according to conceptual framework

• A Bachelor degree or equivalent diploma in art or similar disciplines and at least two years work related experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies would be an advantage
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Practical skills pertaining to handling artists books and their case
• Demonstrable interest in the arts and museums

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small, busy, passionate and dedicated team
• Basic computer literacy with specialist collections database ability;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong service orientation; ability to work closely with University academic staff and students under pressure

For more information on the position, please contact Julia Charlton Julia.

Charlton.za. However please note that NO APPLICATIONS should be sent to this address.

Final date to receive applications:
13 February 2026

Job Requirements Additional Details

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a covering letter addressing your skills and personal attributes that qualify you for this position, as well as a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

Please only submit an application if you have the required qualifications, experience and skills.

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