[PADG:555] Job Posting - University of California

[jeanann croft <jeanann+@xxxxxxxx>]

I was asked to post this position on behalf of a colleague.  Please 
excuse duplicate postings.

Cheers,

Jean Ann Croft, University of Pittsburgh
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University of California, Riverside Libraries
Job Announcement

Head, Preservation Services Department

Organizational Unit
Collection Development Division
	
Rank
Associate Librarian II - Librarian II

Salary
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of 
$46,008-$70,500.
Appointment at Associate Librarian or Librarian rank dependent upon 
qualifications.

The University of California, Riverside Libraries seeks an innovative 
and dynamic preservation librarian to lead a vital and expanding 
preservation program, which is currently comprised of commercial and in 
house binding, shelf preparation, collection conservation, reformatting, 
disaster planning and recovery, HVAC and physical environment 
monitoring, and other preservation initiatives.  The Libraries’ current 
preservation program is long-established, well-supported, and recognized 
for its conservation standards.  The successful candidate will assume a 
lead role in assessing the strengths of the current program and will 
collaborate with library departments to provide long-term preservation 
goals and perspectives in regards to the Libraries growing digital 
initiatives, staff preservation education, and other key areas.  The UCR 
Libraries is a member of ARL and is comprised of five facilities housing 
more than 2,000,000 volumes, 20,000 electronic journals and 1,700,000 
microformats.  As one of the ten campuses of the University of 
California System, the successful candidate will join enthusiastic staff 
of 146 FTE librarians and support personnel in continuing to build 
research library collections of excellence within an expanding and 
diverse university.



Responsibilities:  Effectively leads and manages the Libraries’ 
system-wide preservation program; collaboratively establishes 
preservation standards; continuously develops and maintains disaster 
planning for the Libraries; evaluates and implements new technologies 
related to the preservation of library materials; develops and 
implements staff and user training programs; represents the Libraries 
locally and in UC system-wide preservation advisory groups, regional 
networks, and national forums related to preservation; serves as a 
member of the Advisory Council of Library Department Heads.  The 
Preservation Department is currently supported by four FTE staff.



Qualifications:  Required: ALA accredited mater’s degree in Library and 
Information Science; or, equivalent advanced degree in preservation 
administration or conservation; or equivalent knowledge or specialized 
training in the field of preservation and conservation, including 
technical, physical, and bibliographic aspects.  Minimum three years 
experience in a comprehensive preservation program; knowledge of 
emerging preservation technologies, national preservation standards, 
guidelines and trends, including digital preservation efforts and the 
preservation of non-print formats; knowledge of disaster planning; 
experience with long and short-range planning for preservation; 
effective organizational, management and supervisory skills; excellent 
written, analytical, and oral communication skills.  Demonstrated 
ability to work effectively with diverse staff and within a diverse 
academic environment.  Highly Desirable:  Experience with writing grant 
proposals to support preservation.



Benefits:   Excellent retirement system, health, and vacation benefits.



Application Information:  Position available October 1.  Review of 
applications will begin September 1, 2005 and will continue until the 
position is filled.  Send nominations and applications with letter of 
interest addressing qualifications and experience, resume, and names and 
contact information of at least three references to:   David Rios, 
Interim Director of Library Personnel, University of California 
Riverside, University Libraries, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92517, or 
fax to (951) 827-2255 or email to david.rios@xxxxxxxx



ABOUT THE UCR LIBRARIES



The University of California, Riverside Libraries serves as the 
information commons and intellectual center within the University.  The 
Library System is currently comprised of 5 libraries:  the main library, 
Tomás Rivera, (serving the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social 
Sciences, the School of Education, and the Graduate School of 
Management); the Science Library (serving primarily the College of 
Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Engineering); the 
Music Library, the Media Library, and the new Palm Desert digital 
library facility.  Among the unique collections of the UCR Libraries are 
the world class Eaton Collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and 
Horror, and Utopia; the Ezra Pound Collection; the Paraguay Collection; 
the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian; and the Paul Chou 
Collection of Chinese history and culture.  Additional information about 
the UCR Libraries and access to its electronic resources are provided 
through the Library’s Homepage at:  http://library.ucr.edu.



ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of ten campuses of 
the University of California System generally recognized as the 
preeminent public university system in the world.  The 1200-acre, 
park-like Riverside campus is located 60 miles east of Los Angeles and 
50 miles west of Palm Springs.  UCR is strongly committed to diversity, 
and is experiencing rapid growth in graduate programs, research, and 
professional schools.  UCR is a Carnegie Research Extensive land-grant 
university and its many specialized research centers and institutes such 
as UC Mexus, Center for Social and Behavioral Science Research, Center 
for Ideas and Society, and the Center for Nanoscale Science and 
Engineering contribute to a dynamic environment.  The City of Riverside 
(pop. 260,000) and the surrounding communities of Southern California 
(Los Angeles, Temecula, Palm Springs, etc.) offer a variety of cultural, 
intellectual, and recreational activities.  The community has always 
enthusiastically supported and encouraged the growth and development of 
the campus.  Riverside enjoys a moderate cost of living and offers one 
of the best housing values in California.

  The University of California is an affirmative action/equal 
opportunity employer





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Rhonda L. Neugebauer

Interim Head, Collection Development Division

Bibliographer, Latin American Studies

University Libraries

University of California, Riverside



Publisher: E-Resources for Latin American Studies 
http://webpages.charter.net/rhondaneu/eresources/eresources1.html



Tomas Rivera Library

 PO Box 5900

Riverside, CA 92517-5900

(951) 827-3703

(951) 827 3285 (FAX)

rhonda.neugebauer@xxxxxxx or rhondan@xxxxxxx