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From: John Bolcer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:04 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] job: Head, Special Collections Technical Services,
University of Washington Libraries

(Please note that the following notice is part of a dual recruitment for

both MLS and non-MLS candidates.  For non-MLS candidates, please see the

notice at:
www.washington.edu/admin/libjobs/MgrSpecCollTechSvcs_PRO.html)


Head, Special Collections Technical Services 
(www.washington.edu/admin/libjobs/HdSCTechSvcs.html)

LOCATION:
Special Collections Division

NOTICE OF VACANCY:
October 29, 2007

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than
5:00 
p.m., February 1, 2008.

THE LIBRARIES:
Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the 
University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven 
million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more
than 
50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats.
Students 
and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the 
Libraries as the most important source of information for their work.
The 
Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any academic 
service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of 
Educational Assessment. The Libraries was commended in the University's
2003 
accreditation review for its rich collection, well-qualified staff, and 
"exceptional service to students, staff development, and a commitment to

planning and assessment of service."

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
The Special Collections Division is the Libraries' major resource for
rare 
and archival materials covering a broad range of topics, formats, and 
periods. Research strengths include the history of the Pacific
Northwest, 
Alaska and Western Canada; architecture; book arts; 19th century
American 
literature; photography; and historical children's literature. The
Division 
is the major repository for manuscript collections of organizations and 
individuals in the Pacific Northwest and serves as the University 
Archives -the central and final repository for the historical records of
all 
aspects of the University of Washington community.

THE POSITION:
The Head, Special Collections Technical Services position offers the 
opportunity to provide leadership and vision while managing the Special 
Collections Technical Services functions, including accessioning, 
arrangement, description, cataloging support, and processing of
collection 
materials in a variety of formats. Under the direction of the Head of 
Special Collections, this position supervises Special Collections
technical 
services staff, consults with curators and staff, represents the
Division at 
appropriate meetings, and may be responsible for daily operations of the

Division in the absence of the Division Head.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

--Supervise staff responsible for accessioning, arrangement, cataloging 
support, processing, and description of Special Collections materials. 
Select and oversee training of new personnel, conduct annual performance

evaluations. Manage the Division's use of Encoded Archival Description
(EAD) 
and related standards, including conversion of legacy finding aids and
the 
creation of new finding aids in EAD

--Develop and implement standards, policies, and procedures for Special 
Collections technical services consistent with nationally accepted
standards

--Lead the Division in reviewing workflow and procedures to improve
service. 
Establish goals and performance benchmarks for staff processing
materials in 
all formats. Set processing priorities in consultation with the curators
and 
the processing staff

--Oversee access and collection management systems. Develop strategies
to 
convert and integrate legacy and current descriptive systems for
seamless 
online access. Reengineer procedures and practices for use in changing 
technological environments

--Coordinate with the Monographic Services and Serials Services
Divisions 
regarding cataloging of Special Collections materials

--Oversee the Division's digitization program. Coordinate with the
Metadata 
Implementation Group and oversee implementation of appropriate metadata 
standards for Special Collections digital objects. Collaborate with the
Head 
of Digital Initiatives and Libraries' preservation staff to ensure 
preservation of digital objects

--Work with Division curators to write grants and assess funding needs
for 
processing materials

--Prepare reports and planning documents as necessary

--Provide reference service, covering scheduled hours at the Division 
service desk

--Contribute to the development of Special Collections policies,
programs, 
services, and to the achievement of Divisional objectives

--Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as 
required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

--Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library 
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information
studies 
degree.

--Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the 
contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

--Minimum three years experience in a library or archives

--Demonstrated record of progressively responsible supervisory
experience.

--Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
including 
demonstrated ability to work with staff and users

--Ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing complex environment
and 
to set priorities

--Demonstrated technological expertise, including knowledge of USMARC
format 
and Encoded Archival Description (EAD). Knowledge of cataloging and
records 
management systems such as Innovative Interfaces (III)/Millennium.

--Knowledge of standards and tools applicable to library and archival 
collections, such as Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and 
Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials [Books] (DCRM [B])

--Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and work as
part 
of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

--Experience processing archival material

--Experience analyzing workflows, and documenting procedures and
policies

--Five years experience in a library or archives

--Experience with digitization programs

--Knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin Core and PREservation 
Metadata Implementation Strategies (PREMIS)

SALARY:
$50,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and 
background.

BENEFITS:
Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of 
Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or
Fidelity 
Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 
working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per
year. 
No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:
Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a full resume,
including a 
work telephone number and e-mail address, salary requirements, and the 
names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of at least three
references 
who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this
position.

University of Washington Libraries Home Page address is:
http://www.lib.washington.edu

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action 
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages

applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the 
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment 
authorization of each new employee. 


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