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career information

 
           
           
           

Career Alternatives for Art Historians

This site lists the criteria for numerous career options - some have links to other relevant websites.


Resources in Art History for Graduate Students

A regularly updated newsletter with information on fellowships, internships, research support, etc.


The Art Newspaper

International listings in the art world


ArtJob Online

Up-to-date listings of hundreds of visual-arts-related jobs


The College Art Association

Academic job listings are found in the CAA's publication Careers, but this website includes updated listings on awards, internships, grants, etc., as well as professional advice, in the sections 'Career Development' and 'Resources and Opportunities'. Note: you must be a CAA member to obtain full job listing information.


The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network

Lots of articles on job search strategies and advice for job seekers, plus job listings by discipline (the previous week's are accessible without charge).


The Museum Employment Resource Center

Lists openings in museums and other cultural institutions; also has a resumé-posting option.

 

Museum Careers - AAM

Listings of museum jobs via the American Association of Museums website

 


Got Links?

A lengthy list of employment links, with a section on Non-Profit/Museum.


NISS (National Information Services & Systems)

List of links to employment resources in the UK (mainly in academia).

 

searchable listserv archives


MUSEUM-L ARCHIVES

This very active listserv has numerous position openings (use "Search Archives" feature).


VRA-L

The listserv of the Visual Resources Association also frequently posts job openings (use "Search Archives" feature).


 

other resources & professional organizations


UCSB Counselling and Career Services

Information on upcoming Job Fairs and other resources.

 

Academic/Teaching Job Search Resources

A list of links to each state's Department of Education compiled by the University of Texas.


The Riley Guide

Includes both general and job-specific resources.


VRA

The Visual Resources Association - job listings for art librarians, curators, and visual resources professionals.


ARLIS

The Art Libraries Society of North America - this jobsite includes listings for art librarians, curators, and visual resources professionals.

 

MCN

The Museum Computer Network

 

If you discover any sites that should be added to this page, or any corrections, please send them to Jackie Spafford: spafford@arthistory.ucsb.edu

 
           

Last Update: April 6, 2007

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