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[PADG:867] Revised posting for position at MIT Libraries



Hello -

   I sent a posting for this position to the PADG list last week, but I didn't see that it had been distributed (or I missed it).  In the mean time, our HR administrator has issued a revision.  The earlier text contained a paragraph about our Humanities Library that belonged with a different position.  So, here's the correct version of our posting.

Jennifer Banks
Head, Collection Management Services
MIT Libraries
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Preservation Services Librarian
Collection Management Services
(Librarian I)

The MIT Libraries seek an enthusiastic and creative librarian to provide leadership of its preservation and general collections conservation program.  This is an exciting opportunity to manage a comprehensive program for a world-renowned university and support access for students and faculty to MIT's rich collections. Preservation Services was renovated in 2002, and provides a well-designed and equipped workspace where staff perform preservation treatments for general collections.  The adjoining E. Martin and Ethel Wunsch Conservation Laboratory (for special collections) shares space with Preservation Services.  For more information about Preservation Services go to:  http://libraries.mit.edu/preservation/index.html.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Preservation Services Librarian will lead the preservation program for the general collections of the MIT Libraries.  S/he will coordinate with the special collections conservator to provide a strong program for all of MIT's collections. S/he will develop and implement plans for in-house and outsourced operations, including general collections conservation, commercial binding, shelf preparation, and reformatting. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the collections staff of individual libraries and with staff of the Institute Archives and Special Collections to set priorities and determine appropriate preservation strategies for the collections. S/he will determine treatments in response to diverse general collection conservation goals and train and oversee staff in undertaking these treatments. The incumbent will direct outreach to both users and staff, coordinate disaster preparedness and response, and will participate in resource development activities including donor relations, campus events and grant proposals. S/he will monitor emerging preservation technologies in analog and digital media, with possible growth in responsibilities to include digital preservation. The Preservation Services Librarian will train support staff in unit operations, manage workflow, and monitor quality assurance and productivity. S/he will manage budgets, oversee supply and equipment purchasing and prepare management and statistical reports. S/he will also participate in system-wide committees and projects as appropriate. The Preservation Services Librarian will report to the Head of Collection Management Services. S/he will have full supervisory responsibility for 2.6 support staff, student assistants, and temporary workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required - An MLS/MSLIS from an ALA-accredited library school with advanced study in the preservation and conservation of library and archival materials, or with subsequent work in a preservation position or as a collections conservator. Substantial knowledge of the theory and practice of preservation and conservation, including strong bench skills.  (Candidates who are interviewed will be asked to present a portfolio of recent conservation treatments.)  Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in an environment which focuses on collaboration and service excellence. Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills, flexibility and ability to manage projects and competing priorities. Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory potential.  Evidence of initiative, creativity and potential to succeed in a production oriented, rapidly changing, research library environment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the position. Preferred - pre-professional or professional library experience; experience in an academic or research library.

HIRING SALARY:  $43,000 minimum.  Actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin April 3, 2006.  Send cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of three current references to resumes-lib@xxxxxxx or:

Search Committee for Preservation Librarian
MIT Libraries, Room 14S-324
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Massachusetts  02139-4307

The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities; science; management and social sciences) and several branch libraries in more specialized subject areas.  The Libraries hold more than 2.6 million printed volumes, and extensive collections of other physical formats. Over 300 digital databases and over 20,000 electronic journals are licensed for access on the Institute's network.  The Libraries use Ex Libris' Aleph system as its public Web-based catalog and as the support system for user service and processing functions.  The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/) presents information about library services, as well as access to information resources through the staff-designed Vera interface. MIT Libraries maintain membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Boston Library Consortium, and OCLC through NELINET, as well as in EDUCAUSE and the Coalition of Networked Information.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance.  The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of its staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. 

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.      

02/06R


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