Position at University of Wisconsin

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Head, Preservation Department
Golda Meir Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Position Duties:  Reports to the Assistant Director for Technical
Services; responsible for managing and coordinating activities of the
Preservation Department (Materials processing section, Bindery section,
and Book reformatting section).  Includes the training and supervision
of 5 full-time staff and 2.5 FTE student assistants.  Develops goals and
priorities for the preservation and conservation of library materials,
including management of brittle books program.  Plans and conducts
preservation education programs for library staff.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have received the MLS
from an ALA-accredited graduate program; three years experience in an
academic or research library setting in preservation or
preservation-related areas (may include bindery operations, serials
management); broad knowledge of preservation based on work experience,
equivalent coursework, or related training; proven administrative and
supervisory skills; familiarity with automated library systems and
library binding practices; understanding of serial issues; ability to
plan and implement projects and to work independently; strong oral and
written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively
with staff at all levels.

Salary:  Starting salary from $28,776 commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Appointment/Benefits:  Position is an Academic Staff annual probationary
appointment leading to indefinite appointment. Generous vacation and
fringe benefits.

Application:  UW-Milwaukee and the Golda Meir Library strongly encourage
women and minorities to apply.  Please send letter of application,
resume, name/address/telephone number of three references and
transcripts to Elese Colvin, Personnel Librarian, Golda Meir Library,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI 53201.
All applications must be postmarked by December 15, 1992.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The University of Wisconsin
System is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who
have not requested in writing that their identity not be revealed.
Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity
revealed as a final candidate.

Janet G. Padway
Golda Meir Library
Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 604
Milwaukee, WI  53201
Voice: (414) 229-6458
Fax: (414) 229-4380

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