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=0000530855-01 _________________________________________________________________ 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 of Special Collections -- George Washington University -- D.C. Head of Special Collections THE GELMAN LIBRARY SYSTEM The Gelman Library System seeks applications from and nominations of experienced, innovative librarians for the position of Head of Special Collections. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and expanding program in applying new technologies to make unique collections accessible; in developing collections; in raising funds to support departmental and library system initiatives; and in designing outreach programs and public services.The Department houses 45,000 literary, historical, rare and antiquarian books; 27,000 linear feet of manuscripts and University records; 400,000 photographs; 50,000 audio recordings; and substantial holdings of maps, broadsides and other ephemeral materials. The collections support research on the social, cultural, political and economic aspects of the United States in general and the Washington, DC metropolitan area in particular; the African American experience in the United States; literary studies of fiction authors and poets in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and beyond; the Jewish experience in Europe and the United States; media and journalism; and the history of The George Washington University. The position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Scholarly Communication. For the full position description and application requirements please see http://www.gwu.edu/gelman/library/employment/The George Washington University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education