CDL- Position announcement: GWU Special Collections Public Services and Outreach Librarian

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> From:
> Elizabeth Harter <lharter_at_gwu.edu>
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> *THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY*
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> *THE GELMAN LIBRARY SYSTEM*
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> *PUBLIC SERVICES AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN FOR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS*
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> Library Assignment:   Special Collection and University Archives
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> Primary Location:  The Gelman Library System, The George Washington 
> University
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> *APPOINTMENT RANK AND SALARY:* Appointment at the rank of Librarian II 
> (minimum salary *$45,000*).  Rank and salary based on qualifications 
> and experience.
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> The Special Collections and University Archives Department of The 
> George Washington University invites applications for a librarian 
> position to direct the Public Services and Outreach operations for 
> Special Collections in the Gelman Library System. The Special 
> Collections and University Archives actively collects materials in 
> American History, with emphases on African-Americana, American Labor 
> History, and Washingtoniana; Literary Studies; Judaica and Hebraica; 
> Broadcast Media and Journalism; and the history of The George 
> Washington University and the surrounding Foggy Bottom neighborhood.  
> Its collections include organizational records, personal papers, rare 
> books, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, association records, 
> cartographic materials, cartoons, handbills and posters.  The Special 
> Collections and University Archives presents lectures, special events, 
> book signings and exhibits, and maintains exhibit cases.
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> The Public Services and Outreach Librarian will be responsible for 
> educational outreach to the professors, graduate students, and 
> undergraduates who do or may potentially use Special Collections 
> materials.  This outreach will take the form of direct contact with 
> faculty whose research interests overlap with the holdings of the 
> Special Collections and University Archives, as well as the use of 
> blogs, Wikis, and other technologies and innovative approaches.  The 
> Librarian will also collaborate with colleagues from the Gelman 
> Library’s main Reference and Instruction units to coordinate 
> instruction on the use of Special Collections materials.
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> The Librarian will be responsible for managing the day-to-day public 
> services operations, including reference services, reprographic 
> services, supervision of the Special Collections reading room, and 
> supervision of holdings maintenance activities including processing 
> books and periodicals and stacks maintenance. The Librarian is 
> responsible for hiring and training student support staff to assist in 
> these activities, as well as processing all the appropriate 
> personnel-related paper-work.  The Librarian will be responsible for 
> maintaining a portion of the departmental budget for hourly employees 
> as allocated to this position by the Head of the Department; in this 
> capacity, he or she will routinely report to the Head of the 
> Department on the status of this budget.
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> *BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:* ALA accredited MLS; or, formal coursework or 
> training in archival management in conjunction with a master’s degree 
> in American history or other related subject.  Two years’ experience 
> working in a Special Collections public services or outreach program 
> or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
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> *EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:*
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> Thorough knowledge of archival public services and outreach practices 
> and initiatives; strong communication, organizational and project 
> management skills.  A second master’s degree in American history is 
> highly desirable in candidates with the MLS. Knowledge of preservation 
> theories and procedures and supervisory experience are desirable.
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> *REVIEW DATE:* Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 
> and will continue until the position is filled.
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> *APPLICATION PROCEDURE:* Only complete applications will be 
> considered. To be considered please send a letter containing a brief 
> statement of interest, submit an assessment of skills related to 
> qualification in the basic qualification, a curriculum vitae and 
> complete contact information for at least three references to:
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> Emma Mosby
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> Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
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> The Gelman Library Administration Office
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> The George Washington University
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> The Melvin Gelman Library
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> 2130 H St. NW, Room 201
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> Washington, DC  20052
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> The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving 
> diversity among librarians and staff.  We are particularly interested 
> in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and 
> strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
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> The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative 
> action employer.
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