Head of Special Collections /
University Archivi
Portland State University
seeks a knowledgeable, innovative
individual to serve as Head of Special Collections/University Archivist
to provide campus-wide leadership in
the preservation and celebration of the university’s history, and to manage and
develop the Library’s Special Collections. The position is a full-time, 12-month,
tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, reporting to the
Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.
Special Collections
include the corpus of Dark Horse Comics, the Gates Collection of African
American Life, the papers of prominent Oregon public leaders, and Middle Eastern
and Asian Studies Rare Book Collections. The University
Archives hold Portland State
historical papers, publications, photographs, tapes, photographic materials, and
memorabilia dating from the inception
of Vanport Extension Center in 1946.
Required
Qualifications
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<!--[endif]-->An ALA-accredited MLS or its
equivalent
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<!--[endif]-->3 years of experience working in archives
administration including records appraisal, accessioning, arrangement,
description, preservation, reference service, and public programs
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<!--[endif]-->Work experience demonstrating excellent planning,
budgeting, and organizational skills
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<!--[endif]-->Experience with
varied formats of records including manuscripts, printed materials, phonographs,
audio-visual materials, and artifacts
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<!--[endif]-->Working knowledge of digital and web-related
technologies to enhance library services and collections
Deadlines: Review of applicants will
begin February 15, 2008. The search will remain open until
finalists are identified.
To
Apply: Submit
electronic application materials only (Word or .pdf documents). Send cover
letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four
references to: Karena Bayruns, Search Coordinator, [log in to unmask]; applications not containing
all requested documents will not be considered. In the cover
letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet
qualifications. Transcripts and background checks will be
required for finalists.
Online
ad: See the
full posting at: http://library.pdx.edu/hscua_posting.html.
Tom
Larsen
Database Management and Catalog Librarian
Portland State
University Library
PO Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151
Phone:
503-725-8179
Fax: 503-725-5799
email: [log in to unmask]
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