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Rare Book Librarian (Assistant or Associate Professor) -- Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale -- Illinois
Library: Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is
seeking a Rare Book Librarian. This is a full-time, 12-month, continuing
appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor available
September 1, 2007 or later. Responsibilities: under the general
direction of the Director, Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), the
Rare Book Librarian will select, describe, and provide access to all
published materials held in the SCRC. Specific duties include:
collection development, with responsibility to manage and expend funds
(including endowed acquisition funds in areas of responsibility);
facilitating bibliographic access to collections; and maintaining security
of collections. Coordinates activities between SCRC and Cataloging and
Acquisitions units, Information Resources Management. Supervises the work
of one or more student assistants. Provides outreach and public services
to SIUC students and faculty, community groups, and other researchers in
conjunction with SCRC. Replies to reference requests concerning rare book
collections submitted in person, by telephone, by email, and by post.
Fills regular SCRC reference desk assignments. Evaluates and revises
departmental policies and procedures as necessary. Required
Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's of Library Science, with
course work related to rare books. Knowledge of bibliographic description
and control as applied to rare book and special collections including
knowledge of the history of books and of printing. Ability to organize
work and to work well under pressure. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal
and communication skills (both oral and written). For appointment at the
Assistant Professor rank: Interest and potential to meet established
Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional
service and published research. For appointment at the Associate Professor
rank: A sustained record of peer-reviewed research and publications
including a record of professional service at state, regional, or national
levels; minimum of three years professional experience in rare book
collecting and librarianship. Preferred Qualifications: For
appointment at the Associate Professor rank: minimum five years'
professional experience in rare book collecting and librarianship.
Familiarity with the antiquarian book trade, its tools and publications.
Second advanced degree in Humanities or Social Sciences discipline.
Supervisory experience. Reading knowledge of a modern foreign language
(French or German preferred). The closing date for application is June 29,
2007 or until filled. (Assistant Professor $41,000 minimum; Associate
Professor $46,000 minimum). Send a letter of application stating
qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three
professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and
asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position.
Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator,
Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale,
605 Agriculture Drive, Carbondale, Illinois 62901; telephone:
618-453-1458; e-mail: [log in to unmask] SIUC is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to
develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve
a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged
and will receive consideration.
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