FYI >>> <cdaly@xxxxxxxxxxx> 11/21/02 04:27PM >>> Please post this notice of vacancy to the padg list (it is attached as a word file as well): HEAD OF PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT. The Iowa State University Library seeks applications and nominations for the position of Head of Preservation Department, a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment. The Head of the Preservation Department manages a well-established preservation program for the University Library's general and special collections. Resources include a state-of-the-art conservation facility. This position leads a team of 8 FTE library assistants and a professional conservator in conservation treatment, binding and shelf preparation, preservation reformatting, preservation education, and a developing digitization program. Responsible for evaluation and implementation of new technologies for the improvement and effectiveness of the preservation program. Manages the preservation budget. Collaborates with other library units in setting preservation priorities and in disaster preparedness planning and response. Participates in preparation of grant proposals related to preservation. In addition, the successful candidate will represent the library's preservation interests to external groups including contractual preservation services and potential donors and grantees. Reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or an equivalent advanced degree in conservation. Knowledge of preservation practices and techniques as demonstrated through previous experience and/or successful completion of preservation coursework or a formal preservation program. Familiarity with current trends in preservation. Evidence of successful managerial and organizational skills, including experience with budget management and supervision. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and a proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-based and dynamic environment. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Potential for meeting promotion and tenure standard of excellence in scholarship; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Record of excellence in scholarship; PROFESSOR: Record of national distinction in scholarship with national recognition of contributions to the discipline.. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of digital applications for library preservation, including knowledge of digital reformatting techniques; knowledge of collection survey techniques; evidence of successful experience obtaining and administering grants. Salary/Benefits: Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications. TIAA/CREF, excellent group medical, dental and life insurance; 24 annual working days vacation, and 18 annual days sick leave. To Apply: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to: Chair, Head of Preservation Search Committee, Iowa State University, 302 Parks Library, Ames, Iowa 50011-2140.. To guarantee consideration, application must be received by December 15, 2002. For more information, see the WWW sites for Iowa State University at http://www.iastate.edu, the Library at http://www.lib.iastate..edu, and the community of Ames at http://www.ames.ia.us. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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