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Head of Special Collections -- University of Missouri at Kansas City --
Missouri
Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative, knowledgeable, flexible
individual with strong public service orientation and experience with rare
book and manuscript collections for the position of Head of Special
Collections at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University
Libraries. Position reports to the Assistant Director for Collections and
Scholarly Communications, and manages daily operations of the Kenneth J.
LaBudde Department of Special Collections, which includes the Marr Sound
Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, is responsible for
donor relations and strategic planning for the department within the
context of the University Libraries' strategic plan. Set priorities for
the collections and its preservation, management and development of staff,
and management of digital initiatives. Serves as a subject liaison for
assigned academic department(s). Successful candidates will have an
opportunity to participate in planning for a new expansion of the library
and integrated learning center.
UMKC is a comprehensive research university exemplifying the values of
education first, innovation, accountability, diversity, and collaboration.
See:
http://www.umkc.edu/aboutumkc/values.asp In a large area of
green space and in Kansas City's research/cultural corridor, the
campus is located in the heart of one of America's most affordable and
attractive cities.
Required Qualifications: Must have an ALA-accredited MLS, a graduate
degree in American history, and a minimum 5 years progressively
responsible rare book and manuscript experience and knowledge of digital
formats and standards. Must have evidence of successful supervisory
experience and the ability to manage a department of eight staff. Must
have excellent analytic, problem solving skills; exceptional interpersonal
skills; good oral and writing communication skills; a strong commitment to
public service. Must show evidence of professional initiative, mature
judgment; understanding of scholarly research environment. Must be able
to thrive in a team setting, handle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic
environment, and operate effectively in a diverse academic community.
Potential for professional growth, service activities in keeping with
university and library requirements for retention, promotion in non-tenure
track appointment is also required.
Preferred: Grant-writing experience and donor relations. Experience in
the development of digital libraries.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
and excellent retirement/benefits package.
Send letter of application, resume, names of three references to:
Bonnie Postlethwaite, Chair of Special Collections Librarian Search
Committee, University Libraries Administrative Office, University of
Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110,
816-235-1531 or submit via e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Application
review begins May 11, 2007, and continues until position is filled. UMKC
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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