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Please excuse cross-posting, this position has been revised and is being
posted to multiple lists.
Thank you,
Heather Morris
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> Revised Posting - Application Review Extended to June 29, 2007, and
> continues until position is filled
> Head of Special Collections: Dynamic urban academic library seeks
> innovative and knowledgeable leader with strong public service
> orientation and experience with rare book, manuscript, and sound
> recording collections for the position of Head of Special Collections
> at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries.
> Position reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and
> Special Collections and manages daily operations of the Kenneth J.
> LaBudde Department of Special Collections, which includes the Marr
> Sound Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, is
> responsible for donor relations and strategic planning for the
> department within the context of the University Libraries' strategic
> plan. Set priorities for the collections and its preservation,
> management and development of staff, and management of digital
> initiatives. Works closely with faculty, students, scholars and
> researchers to develop new teaching, learning and research
> opportunities using the Special Collections as an integral part of the
> overall library resources and services. Serves as a subject liaison
> for assigned academic department(s). Successful candidate will have an
> opportunity to participate in planning for a new expansion of the
> library and integrated learning center.
> The Special Collections at UMKC houses the Snyder Collection of
> Americana, the Suzanne Statland Collection on Holocaust Studies, the
> Richard W. Bolling Papers, the Truman Library's Student Research File,
> and a number of other smaller collections. The department also offers
> marvelous research opportunities in music history, especially American
> music history and the history of American jazz. The Marr Sound
> Archives, a unit of the Special Collections Department, holds over
> 290,000 sound recordings in formats that include LPs, 78s, 45s,
> cylinders, transcription discs, instantaneous cut discs and open-reel
> tapes. The focus of the collection is the American experience as
> reflected in recorded sound. More information about the Special
> Collections can be found at
> http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/index.html.
> UMKC is a comprehensive research university exemplifying the values of
> education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and
> collaboration. See: (http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp) In a
> large area of green space and in Kansas City's research/cultural
> corridor, the campus is located in the heart of one of America's most
> affordable and attractive cities.
> Required Qualifications: Must have an ALA-accredited MLS, an
> additional graduate degree, and a minimum 5 years progressively
> responsible rare book and manuscript experience and knowledge of
> digital formats and standards. Must have evidence of successful
> supervisory experience and the ability to manage a department of eight
> staff. Must have excellent analytic, problem solving skills;
> exceptional interpersonal skills; good oral and writing communication
> skills; a strong commitment to public service. Must show evidence of
> professional initiative, mature judgment; understanding of scholarly
> research environment. Must be able to thrive in a team setting, handle
> multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment, and operate
> effectively in a diverse academic community. Potential for
> professional growth, service activities in keeping with university and
> library requirements for retention, promotion in non-tenure track
> appointment is also required.
> Preferred:Advanced degree in history and/or one of the humanities.
> Grant-writing experience and donor relations. Experience in the
> development of digital libraries.
> Salary: Minimum $40. Competitive salary commensurate with education
> and experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
> Send letter of application, resume, names of three references to:
> Bonnie Postlethwaite, Chair of Special Collections Librarian Search
> Committee, University Libraries Administrative Office, University of
> Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110,
> 816-235-1531 or submit via e-mail to morrish@umkc.edu. Application
> review extended to June 29, 2007, and continues until position is
> filled. See http://www.umkc.edu/lib/People/jobopenings.htm for
> additional openings.
> UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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Heather Morris
Administrative Associate I
University Libraries
University of Missouri-Kansas City
212 Miller Nichols Library
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Telephone: (816) 235-1730
Fax: (816) 333-5584
E-mail: morrish@umkc.edu
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