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DIRECTOR OF DEGOLYER LIBRARY
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Director of DeGolyer Library. Southern Methodist University is
a private, nonprofit, coeducational institution located in University Park,
an incorporated residential district surrounded by Dallas, Texas. The
University is committed to excellence in research and graduate studies and
to liberal undergraduate education. SMU has an endowment of $911,000,000
(May 2000) and an enrollment of 10,361 students. The collections of the
Central University Libraries, of which the DeGolyer is a part, comprise over
1.8 million volumes (total volumes in the University's collections exceed
2.5 million).
The DeGolyer Special Collections Library holds over 90,000 volumes of rare
and scholarly works, 350,000 photographs, and 4,500 cubic feet of
manuscripts devoted to the exploration and discovery of the Americas,
Western Americana, the Spanish borderlands, and Texana. The library also
possesses materials related to transportation history, especially railroads
worldwide, and houses the Archives of the Women of the Southwest. For
additional information about the DeGolyer, please see:
http://www.smu.edu/cul/degolyer/index.html.
Responsibilities: The Director of the DeGolyer Library leads the library as
a center for research and teaching for SMU students and faculty and for
international scholars. Reporting to the Central University Librarian, the
Director provides innovative leadership that maintains and strengthens the
collections and services of the DeGolyer.
The Director administers the budget from a generous endowment for the entire
operation of the DeGolyer Library. Confers widely within the Central
University Libraries and serves as a member of the Central University
Libraries' Executive Council. Works with faculty (especially the Clements
Center for Southwest Studies) to strengthen educational programs. Takes
full advantage of digital innovations while promoting the continuing
importance of the artifact and special collections for research and
teaching. Guides substantial programs involving exhibits, publications, and
scholarly meetings. With three full-time employees, supervises university
archives and many special collections, including the Stanley Marcus Papers
and the Horton Foote Archive.
Required Qualifications: Academic library or other suitable administrative
experience. Ability to work effectively with university and library
personnel, library users, and prominent citizens in the community.
Experience or knowledge of the antiquarian book trade and the nature of rare
books, manuscripts, and original photographs. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant subject field and/or a
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Reading knowledge of
Spanish. Thorough knowledge of the history of the American Southwest.
Experience with fundraising and grant proposals. Knowledge of library
automation and other technological developments in libraries. Record of
academic publishing a plus.
Minimum salary: $60,000. Competitive medical and tuition benefits.
Immediate vesting for retirement. Application review will begin November
15th. For full consideration submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
names and addresses of three references postmarked by November 15th to:
Search Committee, Job 050193, SMU, P.O.Box 750232, Dallas, Texas 75275-0232.
Position open until filled. Submit complete information to
jobs@mail.smu.edu! SMU is an AA/EOE/Title IX employer.
Curt Holleman
Deputy Director
Central University Libraries
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275
(214)768-2324 (214)768-3815 (fax)
chollema@mail.smu.edu