Dear PADGers,
I have no idea why
this posted! As you can see it was from 2005.
Thankfully, Patricia Smith-Hunt
assumed the position six months ago.
Pat can be reached at 951-827-7702
or email patricsh@xxxxxxx
Sheryl Davis
Special Collections
UCR
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From: owner-padg@xxxxxxx [mailto:owner-padg@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Sheryl
Davis
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:42 PM
To: padg@xxxxxxx
Subject:
[padg]
[PADG:545] job posting: Head of Preservation UC Riverside
[Apologies for cross-postings]
I am
moving to Special Collections full-time and UCR is hiring its first full-time
preservation department head. I will remain active in preservation so you
haven't seen the last of me. This is a great job with good people. Feel free to
contact me for more information:
HEAD, PRESERVATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
The University
Libraries
University Of California, Riverside
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 preservation 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 strategic areas.
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; developments and
implements staff and user training programs; represents the Libraries locally,
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 Services Department is
currently supported by four FTE staff.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA accredited master’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.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate
with qualifications and experience within a range of $46,008-$70,500.
Appointment at rank of Associate Librarian II-Librarian II dependent upon
qualifications and experience. Excellent retirement system, health,
and vacation benefits. Within close driving distance to Los Angeles (60 miles), beaches, and the
beautiful Palm Springs/Palm Desert areas.
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 reference 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@xxxxxxx. Full
job announcement is available through the Libraries Homepage at: http://library.ucr.edu/employment/
The University
of California is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer