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Head of Special Collections -- University of Missouri at Kansas City --
Missouri
Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative and knowledgeable leader
with strong public service orientation and experience with rare book,
manuscript, and sound recording 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 Communication 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. Works
closely with faculty, students, scholars and researchers to develop new
teaching, learning and research opportunities using the Special
Collections as an integral part of the overall library resources and
services. Serves as a subject liaison for assigned academic
department(s). Successful candidate will have an opportunity to
participate in planning for a new expansion of the library and integrated
learning center.
The Special Collections at UMKC houses the Snyder Collection of Americana,
the Suzanne Statland Collection on Holocaust Studies, the Richard W.
Bolling Papers, the Truman Library's Student Research File, and a number
of other smaller collections. The department also offers marvelous
research opportunities in music history, especially American music history
and the history of American jazz. The Marr Sound Archives, a unit of the
Special Collections Department, holds over 290,000 sound recordings in
formats that include LPs, 78s, 45s, cylinders, transcription discs,
instantaneous cut discs and open-reel tapes. The focus of the collection
is the American experience as reflected in recorded sound. More
information about the Special Collections can be found at
http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/index.html.
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. See
http://www.umkc.edu/lib/People/jobopenings.htm for additional
openings. UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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