Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 11:55:26 -0700
To: colldv-l_at_usc.edu
From: Adan Griego <griego_at_stanford.edu> If you have any questions about this job, you may contact Roberto Trujillo, Head of Special Collections (trujillo_at_stanford.edu). Special Collections Public Service & Manuscript Processing Librarian (#008045). Range: 3P1. Posted: 06/16/2005. Description The Stanford University Libraries are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Special Collections Public Services and Manuscript Processing Librarian wherein effort is divided equally between heading the public services program and processing incoming manuscript collections. This position is double-posted at the Assistant Librarian [3P1] and Associate Librarian [3P2] levels. Compensation and rank will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applications received by July 15, 2005. The position will be posted until it is filled. The position is responsible to the Department Head of Special Collections & University Archives and the Principal Librarian for Manuscript Processing. Applicants should apply electronically at http://jobs.stanford.edu/ and supply with their cover letter a complete statement of their qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three references that have knowledge of their professional qualifications for the position. The Public Services Librarian will serve as the head of the public services program and has general responsibility for management and administration of public service operations. As a manuscript processing librarian responsibilities will include arrangement and description of manuscript collections under the direction and supervision of the Special Collections Librarian for Manuscript Processing. Public Service responsibilities include: (1) management and administration of public service activities for the department as a whole, the development of public service policy and procedures, the coordination of reference service, and the training and deployment of department staff and student assistants. The public services program includes approximately 2.75 FTE (.50 FTE public services head; .75 FTE public services manager; 1 FTE in hourly support for the public services desk roster; .25 FTE Instructional Services Librarian support; .25 FTE support for reproduction services; and an annual allocation for student assistants. The program includes the (a) operation of the reading room; (b) daily paging and reshelving of materials; (c) interlibrary loan; (d) reproduction services; (e) management of incoming reference; (f) relations with curators and other library staff responsible for public service and reference; (g) revise and update public services policies and procedures manual; (h) statistics. (2) Outreach services: coordinates and works closely with the departmental instructional services librarian to provide an active instruction program and promote the use of collections by students, faculty and scholars through presentations, writings, and technology tools. Assists in developing and designing internet-based services to promote access to the division?s holdings. (3) Works with the Head of Special Collection and the library development office in securing extramural funds to expand the scope of the Public Services Program. (4) Collaborates with the departmental Instructional Services Librarian on the scheduling of classes and seminars. May provide bibliographic instruction classes on the uses of Special Collections materials. (5) Responsibility for development and maintenance of the department?s web page for public services. (6) Supervise the work of the Public Services Specialist (.75 FTE) including setting priorities, scheduling, monitoring work flow, and staff development. (7) Serve as department representative to the Library Services Council. (8) Serves on the departmental exhibit and publications program as part of the overall outreach initiative. (9) Works with the departmental security office for implementing and monitoring policies and procedures to secure department collections and facilities. (10) Works with the Department Head and other department librarians on staff planning, resource allocation, services and programs, and general departmental development. Manuscript Processing Librarian responsibilities include the arrangement and description of manuscript collections. The incumbent will be responsible for the intellectual and physical arrangement and description of the manuscript collections, including determining the intellectual series and sub-series into which the collections will be subdivided. The responsibility for physically arranging the materials includes the responsibility for identifying items in need of conservation treatment and assisting in the execution of any appropriate treatment plan in consultation with the Manuscripts Processing Librarian and the Library Preservation Department staff as appropriate. The incumbent will also be responsible for identifying confidential materials in the collection and routinely consult with the Special Collections Librarian for Manuscripts Processing and the Head of the Department to follow established procedures to restrict access to these items. When appropriate, the incumbent will be responsible for weeding inappropriate materials for the collection and either destroying them or returning them to the donor of the collection, according to the agreement in the Deed of Gift/Sales Agreement and/or in consultation with the Special Collections Librarian for Manuscript Processing as appropriate. The incumbent will be responsible for creating appropriate access tools to collections including computerized databases, traditional finding aids, and electronic finding aids marked up in EAD according to established principles, consulting with the cognizant curator as appropriate, as well as creating RLIN AMC catalog records for archival and manuscript collections according to national standards (AACRII, APPM). The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a reading knowledge of at least one other modern European language other than English. Skill in more than one additional modern European language is highly desired. Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent archival certificate; or equivalent training and experience. A post-baccalaureate degree, preferably in the humanities or the social sciences, is highly desirable. Prefer three years of experience in Special Collections public service work. Familiarity with the needs of academic researchers; experience in a research library highly desirable. Prefer three years of applicable experience in manuscripts processing, web authoring, SGML markup, and/or database design. Demonstrated success in the timely and efficient processing of large and complex archival collections. Demonstrated ability in managing para-professional staff and coordinating resources. Up-to-date knowledge of RLIN AMC format and other relevant standards. Demonstrated success in database design. Knowledge of current technologies for the broadcast dissemination of information (e.g. the Web and related applications). Knowledge of one or more Western European languages, with a preference for Spanish or German. SUL/AIR Academic Staff 1e2b1b3.jpg 1e2b1b3.jpg 1e2b1b3.jpg
