----------------------------Original message---------------------------- PROFESSIONAL VACANCY Philip Hofer Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library Harvard College Library The Philip Hofer Curator of Printing and Graphic Arts in the Houghton Library is responsible for managing the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts. Reporting to the Librarian of the Houghton Library, the Curator manages the collection of printing and graphic arts which documents the history of letter form, printing, and illustration from the 8th century to the present. The collection includes illuminated and calligraphic manuscripts, printed books, drawings for book illustration, prints, type specimens and photographs. The Curator has primary responsibility for the development and use of the collection through acquisitions, correspondence, exhibition and publication. The Curator supervises one professional and one support staff member and works with the Librarian and other heads of departments within Houghton in long-term planning and establishment of policies. The Houghton Library is the primary library for rare books and manuscripts at Harvard University and includes more than 600,000 rare books, over 10 million special materials, including manuscripts, photographs, a premier collection devoted to the art of the book, and a collection on the history of the theatre and the performing arts. The Houghton Library with its FTE staff of 35, actively supports research and instruction by acquiring, cataloging, and preserving literary, rare, historical, and visual materials and through the provision of courses, lectures, seminars, exhibitions, and publications. Qualifications: M.L.S. and/or an advanced degree in an academic discipline related to the holdings of the collection. Significant experience within a special collections library, preferably within an academic setting, including supervision of staff and proven skills working with a variety of people. Experience with diverse research resources preferred. We are searching for an individual who will bring energy and imagination to this crucial position as well as a willingness to work in close cooperation with colleagues in shaping the future of the Houghton Library. Compensation: Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits. Appointment salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Available: Immediately. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of application addressing position qualifications with a resume and with the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three references to: Resume Processing Center Harvard University Requisition # 11 Holyoke Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Or apply on-line to www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]