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The University of Washington is now accepting applications for the
position of Head, Special Collections Technical Services. Applicants with
either librarian or archival qualifications are being accepted.
Appointment will be made at the librarian or the professional level,
depending on the candidate's education and experience. The librarian
position is described below. For those archivists applying for the
professional position, see Reg# 38337 at
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html for qualifications
and application information.
Carla Rickerson
Head, Special Collections
TITLE: Head, Special Collections Technical Services
LOCATION: Special Collections Division
University of Washington Libraries
Seattle, Washington 98195
THE POSITION:
The Head, Special Collections Technical Services position offers the
opportunity to provide leadership and vision while managing the Special
Collections Technical Services functions, including accessioning,
arrangement, description, cataloging support, and processing of collection
materials in a variety of formats. Under the direction of the Head of
Special Collections, this position supervises Special Collections
technical services staff, consults with curators and staff, represents the
Division at appropriate meetings, and may be responsible for daily
operations of the Division in the absence of the Division Head.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
--Supervise staff responsible for accessioning, arrangement, cataloging
support, processing, and description of Special Collections materials.
Select and oversee training of new personnel, conduct annual performance
evaluations. Manage the Division's use of Encoded Archival Description
(EAD) and related standards, including conversion of legacy finding aids
and the creation of new finding aids in EAD.
--Develop and implement standards, policies, and procedures for Special
Collections technical services consistent with nationally accepted
standards.
--Lead the Division in reviewing workflow and procedures to improve
service. Establish goals and performance benchmarks for staff processing
materials in all formats. Set processing priorities in consultation with
the curators and the processing staff.
--Oversee access and collection management systems. Develop
strategies to convert and integrate legacy and current descriptive systems
for seamless online access. Reengineer procedures and practices for use
in changing technological environments.
--Coordinate with the Monographic Services and Serials Services Divisions
regarding cataloging of Special Collections materials.
--Oversee the Division's digitization program. Coordinate with the
Metadata Implementation Group and oversee implementation of appropriate
metadata standards for Special Collections digital objects. Collaborate
with the Head of Digital Initiatives and Libraries' preservation staff to
ensure preservation of digital objects.
--Work with Division curators to write grants and assess funding needs for
processing materials
--Prepare reports and planning documents as necessary
--Provide reference service, covering scheduled hours at the Division
service desk
--Contribute to the development of Special Collections policies, programs,
services, and to the achievement of Divisional objectives
--Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as
required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies
degree. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the
contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. Minimum three
years experience in a library or archives. Demonstrated record of
progressively responsible supervisory experience. Strong written, verbal,
and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated ability to
work with staff and users. Ability to work creatively in a rapidly
changing complex environment and to set priorities; Demonstrated
technological expertise, including knowledge of USMARC format and Encoded
Archival Description (EAD). Knowledge of cataloging and records
management systems such as Innovative Interfaces (III)/Millennium;
knowledge of standards and tools applicable to library and archival
collections, such as Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and
Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials [Books] (DCRM [B]); Ability to
work independently, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team
Preferred:
Experience processing archival material. Experience analyzing workflows,
and documenting procedures and policies. Five years experience in a
library or archives. Experience with digitization programs. Knowledge of
metadata standards such as Dublin Core and PREservation Metadata
Implementation Strategies (PREMIS)
SALARY:
$50,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and
background.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group,
and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at
the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working
days per year. No state or local income tax.
APPLY TO: Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900
Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a
work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are
knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than
5:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2008.
The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.