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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
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. Reports to
the Chair of Special Collections.
RESPONSIBILITIES: the head of the Rare Books unit within the Special Collection
Dept. (University Archives/Manuscripts and Rare Books), develops and implements
policies for reference, collection development, cataloging, outreach (including
use of WWW), and preservation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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 QUALIFICATIONS: 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/BENEFITS: minimum salary of $28,000 for 12 months, dependent on experienc
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.
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.
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/
