This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000525349-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Head, Special Collections -- Smithsonian Institution -- D.C. Head, Special Collections Smithsonian Institution Libraries Washington, DC The Smithsonian Libraries is looking for an energetic, outgoing leader to develop and promote the Libraries' rare books and special collections through a dynamic and forward-looking program aimed at scholars, students, and the general public. Encompassing more than 50,000 rare books and manuscripts, the special collections at the Smithsonian Institution represent one of the nation's great treasures. Many texts date from the 15th through the 18th centuries and are in Latin, other classical languages, German and French. Although the collection covers a broad range of subjects, its heaviest concentration is in science, technology, natural history and applied and decorative arts. The SI Libraries takes special pride in the collection and promotes outreach through publications, public programs, presentations, professional activities, an active Resident Scholars program and a dedicated exhibition space to bring the collection to the public. The incumbent will manage the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology and the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History and advise staff in our branch libraries on issues concerning their special collections. As a member of the SI Libraries senior staff, this position develops and implements policies, provides oversight for special collections throughout the system, and supports the Libraries' digital library program and fund-raising activities. The successful applicant will have experience managing both human and fiscal resources and must have expert knowledge of rare book librarianship. Subject matter competency in Early Modern or Renaissance history and/or the history of science and technology is highly desirable. This is a Federal Civil Service position. For additional details and application instructions go to http://www.si.edu/ohr and scroll to position # 07-JW-293579-JNT-SIL. This announcement closes November 13, 2007. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education