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From: nicolette dobrowolski <prussianlibrarian(a)yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:19:29 -0700
Position Announcement
Curator/Librarian, Special Collections, Syracuse University Library
Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Special Collections, this position is one of two
full-time curators charged primarily with developing collections of rare books,
printed materials, archives and electronic media. Among the Special Collections
Research Center's (SCRC) collection strengths are: modern architecture and
design, 19th century reform movements, literary and artistic
radicalism, popular
culture, and the history of broadcasting. (For more information about SCRC's
collections please visit
scrc.syr.edu.) Qualified candidates will possesses
research experience in at least one of these areas. Additional responsibilities
include providing advanced reference assistance, leading instructional sessions
for students, outreach to donors and faculty, exhibitions and publications, and
serving on special collections' administrative team.
Responsibilities:
• Acquiring through gift and purchase rare books, printed materials,
archives, and electronic
media that support SCRC’s collecting goals.
• Providing advanced reference to SCRC researchers.
• Outreach to SU faculty and students via instruction and other forms of
programming.
• Curating exhibitions of SCRC collection materials.
• Contributing content to SCRC’s semi-annual bulletin The Courant.
• Help to set priorities for MARC cataloging and archival processing.
• Serving on special collection’s administrative team.
• Liaison with other library selectors.
Qualifications:
• Master’s and equivalent research experience in one of SCRC’s collecting
areas. PhD in 20th
century Americana preferred.
• MLIS preferred.
• Work experience in a special collections environment, preferably in the
area of collection
development.
• The ability to work closely with collection donors from a variety of
backgrounds.
• Reading knowledge of one or more Western European language, preferably
German.
• Familiarity with archival methods of collection appraisal and management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on library business.
• Evidence of or interest in scholarly publication and participation in
professional or academic
societies.
• Familiarity with the rare book and manuscript trade.
• The ability to work well with others and perform in a team-oriented
environment.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience (minimum salary -
$40,000/year). The University's generous benefits package includes an 10%
contribution to TIAA/CREF, health and dental plans, tuition remission, adoption
assistance, insurance, and other work/life options and benefits. The University
offers a guaranteed mortgage-assistance program in targeted neighborhoods. More
information can be found on the Department of Human Resources website at
<http://humanresources.syr.edu/benefits/>.
Contact: To view the complete position description or to apply for this
position please log onto
www.sujobopps.com
Review of applications begins immediately and the search will remain open until
filled.
COVER LETTER, RESUME AND THE NAMES OF THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
(ALONG WITH CONTACT INFORMATION) MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION
Syracuse University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.