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Subject: JOBS: Rare Books Librarian- KS
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DATE: December 10, 1996
POSITION VACANCY: Rare Books Librarian
Kansas State University Libraries is seeking an energetic, creative
leader for the position of Rare Books Librarian. The successful
candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and promoting the
rare books collection through traditional and innovative means to
enhance its scholarly use by students and faculty at K-State, as well
as researchers throughout the country. KSU Libraries utilizes
Endeavor's client-based Voyager software to access OPACs, indexes,
databases, Internet, etc. and in 1997 will celebrate the completion
of a 28 million dollar expansion/renovation of the main Library.
Kansas State University, a land-grant institution with an enrollment
of 19,000, is a 664-acre campus convenient to both business and
residential districts. Manhattan, a community of 40,000, is located
2 hours west of Kansas City in the scenic Flint Hills of northeast
Kansas.
REPORTS TO: Chair of Special Collections
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: the head of the Rare Books unit within
the Special Collections Dept. (University Archives/Manuscripts and
Rare Books), develops and implements policies for reference,
collection development, cataloging, outreach (including use of WWW),
and preservation.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school;
minimum of two years experience with rare books or special
collections; knowledge of specialized online and printed reference
sources for rare books; knowledge of cataloging standards, such as
AACR2, LC classification, LCSH, MARC formats; evidence of ability to
develop cooperative and partnership relations with constituencies;
knowledge of preservation; excellent oral and written communication
skills; strong interpersonal skills. Preferred: experience in the
following areas: subject-specific instruction using rare books or
special collections holdings; donor and dealer relations; utilization
of WWW resources; exhibitions; manuscripts and archives; academic
setting; working in team environment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: minimum salary of $28,000 for 12 months,
dependent on experience and qualifications; librarians have faculty
rank and are eligible for tenure. Benefits include: 22 annual
vacation days; Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance; choice of
retirement plans.
Review of applications will begin March 3, 1997. Anticipate on
campus interviews to begin after March 31, 1997. Send letter of
application, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three work related references to M. Jean McDonald, Administrative
Services, Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506.
KSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
This ad and position description can be found at
http://www.lib.ksu.edu/
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