The University of Delaware is actively recruiting to fill the
position
of Head, Preservation
Department. The full job
description follows and is also available at
http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/employment/psjobs.htm
Please share this position announcement with interested colleagues.
Thank you.
*************
Position: Head, Preservation
Department
Environment: Serving 20,000 students, the University of Delaware provides a broad range of academic programs
at the undergraduate,
master, and doctoral levels. The Library makes accessible a broad range
of
electronic resources, including more than 40,000 full-text electronic
journals,
240 databases, and 16,000 videos. Library collections include 2.7
million
volumes. The Library has 200 public access workstations, 200 laptop
connections, and wireless access. The Library is a member of the
Association of
Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, CIRLA, and
PALINET. More
information about the Library is available online at http://www.lib.udel.edu.
Description: Manages the preservation program for the
collections of the University of Delaware Library comprised of the Morris Library, the main
library, 4
branch libraries, and an on-campus storage facility. Manages an
emerging,
high-profile program to digitize selected library materials. Duties
include:
supervising five production operations: Digitization; Conservation;
Bindery
Preparation; Shelf Preparation; and Brittle Books (4 full-time staff
members
plus student assistants); working with staff in other units to plan and
implement digitization projects related to library materials using
CONTENTdm
digital collection management software; working with other library
units to
establish and maintain effective workflow, quality, standards, and
procedures
for identifying, evaluating, and routing materials for preservation
treatment;
conducting staff training and appropriate user education regarding
preservation
issues; coordinating disaster preparedness and response; monitoring
environmental conditions; establishing and maintaining effective
relationships
with service suppliers and vendors; representing the Library in
national and
regional preservation forums; and working with the Special Collections
Department to coordinate outsourcing of items for conservation
treatment. Reports
to the Assistant Director for Library Collections.
Qualifications: ALA
accredited MLS. Minimum 3 years professional experience in an academic
library
or research environment. Strong supervisory and oral and written
communication
skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex production operations.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library
staff at
all levels. Working knowledge of digitization practices and procedures,
of
preservation techniques for library materials, and of the practice of
preservation.
Salary: Rank and salary dependent upon experience
and
qualifications.
Benefits: Vacation of 22 working days. Liberal sick
leave.
Generous flexible benefits program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement
with 11%
of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for
dependents and
course fee waiver for employee. The University of Delaware provides a comprehensive benefits package
for employees and
information about these benefits is available at http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu
To Apply: Send or email letter of application,
current resume,
and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three
references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library
Administrative
Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or
email to
Paul Anderson at pa@xxxxxxxx by October
2, 2006.
The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which
encourages
applications from Minority Group Members and Women.
**********************************
Craig Wilson
Assistant Director for Library Collections
University of Delaware Library
Newark, DE 19717-5267
Tel: (302) 831-6908
Fax: (302) 831-1046
Email: cwilson@xxxxxxxx