University of Connecticut
Curator of Multimedia Collections and Coordinator of Reader Services
(Search # 01A310)
Working in a team environment, the Curator of Multimedia
Collections/Coordinator of Reader Services performs curatorial and
functional duties in support of
Archives and Special Collections programs. The Coordinator works in close
cooperation with other Curators, and the Area Head to plan and establish
area goals
and to ensure that established collection and public service goals are met.
Photographic and audio collections are the Curator's primary curatorial
responsibility,
while also being responsible for reader services in Archives and Special
Collections. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required. The
complete job
description is available at: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/jobopps/.
Required Qualifications: An ALA accredited MLS degree in library and
information science; a minimum of 1 year of experience working with the
public in an
academic library or archives; supervisory experience; experience managing a
budget; excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
demonstrated
ability to work independently, identify problems, implement revisions and
changes to policies, and create and implement new policies; and, experience
with
multimedia materials and collections. Preferred: Graduate degree or subject
knowledge of photography, music or other specialized format; knowledge of
audio,
video and data storage media and digital multimedia file formats; experience
working with undergraduate and graduate students; technical knowledge of
photographic, audio and video preservation; experience with digitizing,
cataloging and use of multimedia materials for researchers in an electronic
environment; 1-2
years experience in an academic research library; and experience working in
a team environment.
University Setting: The University of Connecticut, established in 1881, is a
Carnegie Research I University. It was recently cited as one of the top 20
public
national universities and is engaged in UConn 2000, an ambitious ten year $1
billion campus building project. The main campus, situated in Storrs on 3100
acres of
woodlands and rolling hills, is located approximately 30 miles from
Hartford, the state capital, and midway between Boston and New York City.
There are
approximately 21,750 students system-wide.
University Libraries: A member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
Libraries are technologically advanced and recognized as an exciting center
of
intellectual life on campus. The Libraries are organized in team-based
structures and are engaged in ongoing strategic programs. A dynamic
organization, the
Libraries offer creative, service-oriented individuals an exceptional
opportunity for personal growth and learning.
Compensation and Benefits: Hiring range $37,000 - $50,726. University
benefits include 22 paid vacation days/year, 12 paid State holidays,
excellent health and
retirement plans, and tuition waivers.
Application Procedures: Submit letter of application; resume; and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Deborah
Stansbury Sunday, Administrative Librarian, University of Connecticut
Libraries, Box U-1005A, 369 Fairfield Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1005. Screening
will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to diversity. We
actively encourage minorities and people with disabilities to apply.
Thomas Wilsted, Director
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center
University of Connecticut
Box 1205
Storrs, CT 06269-1205
Telephone: (860)486-4501
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Fax: (860)486-4521
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