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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
Collections 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;
successful experience with rare books or special collections; 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:
reference services; descriptive cataloging and MARC formats for rare
books; donor and dealer relations; instruction; utilization of WWW
resources; preparing exhibitions; manuscripts and archives; academic
setting; working in team environment.
SALARY/BENEFITS: high 20s to low 30s for 12 months, dependent on
experience 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
celebrated 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 on June 15, 1998. Anticipate on
campus interviews to begin after July 12, 1998. 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/
