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Director, Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections --
Northwestern University Library -- Illinois
Director of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special of
Collections
Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections. Northwestern
University Library announces the search for a new Director of the Charles
Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections. This vacancy represents
an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who shares our enthusiasm
for the role that rare and unique materials, creatively presented, can play
in research and education in an increasingly technological environment.
Utilizing a combination of traditional and innovative methods, the
successful candidate will develop programs that leverage Northwestern's
extraordinary primary collections in a host of venues, media, and activity
types. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian
for Special Libraries, manages the staff and daily operations of the
McCormick Library of Special Collections. Develops and implements an
acquisitions strategy for special collections materials in all formats.
Manages a significant budget, investing it in materials, exhibits,
activities, and publications that serve the mission of the McCormick
Library of Special Collections and of Northwestern University Library.
Evaluates services and resources required to meet university research and
teaching needs, actively seeking opportunities to leverage special
collections materials in traditional and innovative ways. Interacts both
responsively and proactively with faculty, students, and other library
users. Working with Library Technical Services, develops strategies to
identify and expose hidden collections and create state-of-the-art finding
aids for an expanding range of formats. In collaboration with the Head of
Digital Collections, identifies candidates for digital library projects,
providing curatorial leadership and descriptive text as these projects are
developed. Actively contributes to grant writing and works with the Library
Development Officer to steward donors and prospective donors and to develop
proposals for external sources of funding and in-kind gifts to the library
in areas of responsibility. In cooperation with Library and University
Public Relations, crafts ambitious outreach programs to the University
community. Develops and maintains sophisticated EAD-based access tools for
all collections within the McCormick Library of Special Collections.
Establishes professional contacts relevant to the position with colleagues
at local, regional, and national institutions, and represents the Library
at the regional and national levels. Qualifications Required: Masters
Degree in library and information science or equivalent combination of
education and relevant library experience. At least five years experience,
with expanding responsibilities, in the management and supervision of
special collections activities and/or the development of public programs
and outreach strategies for special collections. Broad knowledge of the
antiquarian and manuscript market. Excellent oral and written
communications skills and familiarity with the modern digital environment,
integrating both internal and externally-directed technologies. Preferred:
A second masters degree or doctorate in an academic field relevant to
special collections librarianship. At least a reading knowledge of a
Western European or Classical language other than English. Understanding
of or experience with technical services standards, issues, and
operations, especially with regard to metadata and EAD. Expertise in
rights management and fundraising. Environment: Northwestern University,
Evanston, Illinois, is a major private university with an extensive
library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three
branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the
Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of
the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the
libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the
Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu. Salary: Dependent
on qualifications and experience. To Apply: Send letter of application and
resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel
Librarian, Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston,
Illinois 60208-2300 or [log in to unmask] Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
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