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Greetings ARLIS colleagues,
Please post any questions to Carol Olsen, Director of SUL/AIR Human
Resources ([log in to unmask]), not to me.
Regards,
Peter Blank
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DEPARTMENT HEAD VACANCY
The Stanford University Libraries is seeking an
experienced senior librarian with an academic
research library background for the position of
Head, Department of Special Collections and
Frances and Charles Field Curator of Special
Collections.
The position is posted at the Senior Librarian
(C-8) level with a salary range of $49,248 -
$81,264 with an in hire max at $63,912.
The Libraries seek an individual with
demonstrated experience in the special
collections filed to develop and manage the
Libraries' special collections. It is the
general responsibility of the Head and Curator to
provide overall guidance, direction, and focus to
the Department. The Department Head will be
responsible for leading and managing the work of
five Special Collections librarians: the
University Archivist, the Manuscript Processing
Librarian, Public Services Librarian, and two
Special Collections Catalogers. The curator
will actively participate with other subject and
area curators in an integrated collection
development program for Special Collections -- in
particular the 9 curators from the Humanities and
Area Studies Resource Group. In collaboration
with the Department's librarians and with the
other curators and selectors in the Libraries,
and the AUL for Collections, the Department Head
will define collection policy and coordinate
acquisitions. The Department Head and Curator
will work closely with the University Librarian
and other library and University officers to
promote and maintain excellent relations with
donors and friends.
Qualifications include five years experience in
the field of special collections librarianship
and sound and extensive knowledge of rare books
and manuscripts. An ALA accredited MLS or the
equivalent in experience is required; advanced
graduate training in one or more fields relevant
to the position responsibilities is required.
For the complete text of the job posting please
consult SUL/AIR Human Resources. Applications
are due to Carol Olsen, Director of SUL/AIR HR by
September 30, 1996.
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Peter P. Blank 102 Cummings Art Bldg.
Librarian Stanford, CA 94305-2018
Art & Architecture Library 415-725-1038
Stanford University fax 415-725-0140
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