[PADG:905] position at UNC-Chapel Hill

[Andrew Hart <ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
POSITION:		Preservation Assessment Librarian
AVAILABLE:		July 1, 2000

DESCRIPTION	

The Preservation Assessment Librarian will conduct a series of surveys and
research projects in order to provide background information for a
comprehensive preservation plan in the Academic Affairs Library.  Working
with an advisory panel including the Preservation Librarian, Conservator,
and three collection managers, the Preservation Assessment Librarian will
design and carry out condition surveys for selected collections throughout
the main and departmental libraries.  Survey data will be supplemented by
discussions with subject specialists regarding potential projects and
priorities for treatment.  Significant potential projects will be
researched for feasibility and cost estimates.  The Preservation
Assessment Librarian will draft a final report including presentation and
interpretation of survey data, synthesis of collection manager and
advisory panel discussions, and profiles of potential projects.  As time
permits, the Preservation Librarian may assign other preservation
projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS           

Required:  ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library Science.  Formal
coursework in preservation or significant experience working in a
preservation department.  Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and
carry out long-term projects.  Excellent oral and written communication
skills; ability to work independently and with a committee.

Preferred:  Certificate in preservation administration.
 
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university.  UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000
students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66 fields;
and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes.  The Library
is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for
Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and
SOLINET. 

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work
in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are
less than a half-day drive from Chapel Hill.

For more information on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
and our Libraries, check the website at <http://www.unc.edu/>.  

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
	
This is a 12 month appointment with option for an additional one year
reappointment at an annual salary of $30,000. Standard State benefits of
annual leave, sick leave, and State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.
Librarians are members of the general faculty.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2000.  Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

TO APPLY

All applications must be accompanied by one or more writing samples.  In
addition, send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of three references to: 

Preservation Assessment Librarian
Mari E. Marsh, Personnel Librarian
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900, 206 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890

An Equal Opportunity Employer