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[Cynthia Requardt <Cynthia.Requardt@jhu.edu>]

                           Curator of Rare Books
                       Milton S. Eisenhower Library
                       The Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University seeks a creative, energetic, and self-motivated
Curator of Rare Books for its Milton S. Eisenhower and John Work Garrett
libraries. We are seeking to expand awareness and use of these important
resources for teaching and research. The Curator will assess the research
potential of the collections and implement a program for bringing them to the
attention of scholars both at Hopkins and in the larger research community.

Responsibilities:

     *Provide reference services for the Eisenhower and Garrett rare
     book collections
     
     *Provide outreach services to alert scholars to the research
     potential of the rare book collections.  This includes working
     with faculty to present class sessions on the use and
     interpretation of rare books; writing about the collections;
     mounting exhibits; and planning programs such as lectures.

     *Assess the collections to identify materials that support
     current academic research

     *Collaborate with the library's Digital Knowledge Center to
     increase networked access to the rare book collections

     *Identify rare books to be added to the collections in
     collaboration with the department's collection development
     librarian

     *Set priorities for the rare book cataloging performed by the
     library's cataloging department

     *Oversee the collection maintenance of the rare books and
     identify books needing preservation treatment

     *Supervise 1 support staff and 1 student assistant

Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library program;  2 or more years'
experience with reference in a rare book library; reading knowledge of at
least 2 foreign languages, preferably German, French, or Latin; experience
implementing outreach programs; ability to conduct instructional programs on
an introductory level; familiarity with preservation and cataloging issues
facing rare book collections; excellent interpersonal skills and written and
oral communication skills. An advanced degree in the humanities; experience
creating and using digitized primary source materials; and experience
assessing rare book collections in light of current academic research trends
are highly preferred.

The Eisenhower and Garrett rare book collections form part of the Milton S.
Eisenhower Library's Special Collections Department, and the Curator will
spend time in both locations. The collections are strong in the areas of
English and German literature, and natural, architectural, and economic
history. For details on the collections, visit our web page at
http://archives.mse.jhu.edu:8000. The Eisenhower Library is the main research
library of the Johns Hopkins University.  The library's primary constituency
is the students and faculty in the schools of Arts & Sciences, Engineering,
and Continuing Studies. During the coming year, the library will implement a
new integrated library system, complete a $4.6 million renovation of its key
service floors, and undertake diversity, organizational development, and
operational assessment programs. 
 
The starting salary range is $33,000-$41,950, depending on education and
experience.

To be considered for this position, please send letter of application, resume
and three letters of reference indicating Job#S96-746 by January 15, 1997 to:

                       The Johns Hopkins University
                         Homewood Human Resources
                         3400 North Charles Street
                         Baltimore, Maryland 21218

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Excellent benefits including
life and health insurance, dental and tuition plans for staff member, spouse
and dependent children. Smoke free and drug free. A.A./E.O.E.