----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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/