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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
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