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INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES-BLOOMINGTON
Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library
(Associate Librarian or Librarian)
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative,
and experienced individual to serve in the position of Curator of
Manuscripts for the Lilly Library.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington has grown from a small
state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university
with over 39,000 students and 1,800 faculty. With a world-renowned
research reputation, IUB is also known for its innovative academic
programs and attentiveness to undergraduates. The campus covers over
1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for both its park-like beauty and
an architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.
The IUB Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/) are one of the leading
academic research library systems in North America, providing strong
collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership
in the application of information technologies. The IU Libraries system
consists of eighteen libraries or units on the Bloomington campus, five
libraries in Indianapolis, and a library at each of the six campuses
across the state. The IUB collections include more than 6.6 million
books, journals, maps, films, and sound recordings in over 900
languages. The materials support every academic discipline on campus,
with an emphasis in the humanities and social sciences.
The Lilly Library is the rare books, manuscripts, and special collection
library of the IUB Libraries, which serves as a resource for scholars
throughout the world. Its holdings include about 400,000 books, more
than 100,000 pieces of sheet music, and more than 7.5 million
manuscripts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Duties Include:
* In coordination with the Director of the Lilly
Library and the Curator of Books, manages acquisitions of manuscript
materials for the Lilly Library, including selection of materials
acquired by purchase and gift. Consults with the Lilly Library Director
on collection development policy.
* In consultation with the Head of Technical
Services and in coordination with the Manuscripts cataloger, determines
priorities of collections to be processed and cataloged.
* Curates exhibitions of Lilly Library materials,
and consults with other curators of Lilly Library exhibitions regarding
relevant manuscript materials for exhibitions.
* Makes decisions on requests for exhibition of
manuscript items from the Lilly Library collections.
* In consultation with the Libraries Preservation
staff, makes decisions on proper housing and treatment for manuscript
items in the Lilly Library collections, including selection of
manuscript materials to be housed in the Auxiliary Library Facility.
Sets priorities for examination and conservation review of manuscript
items.
* Consults with the Public Services Department
concerning the use of the manuscript collections in regard to
restrictions, permissions that may be required regarding photo
duplication, and user requests for exceptions to Lilly Library policies
and procedures for manuscripts. This includes keeping the Public
Services Department advised of changes in copyright holders, and on the
processing status of new collections and their availability to
researchers.
* Assists the Public Services Department with
complex reference questions related to manuscript materials in the
collections, and works with Lilly Library patrons doing research in the
Library's manuscript collections.
* Makes presentations to classes, student groups,
faculty members, and others, about the Lilly Library and its manuscript
holdings.
* Produces guides, articles, and other writings
describing the Lilly Library and its manuscript collections.
* Accessions all manuscript materials.
* Processes and catalogs manuscript materials,
individual items, collections, as well as additions to collections,
using nationally accepted arrangement and description standards,
creating collection level descriptions, EAD finding aids and MARC
records.
* Plans, directs, and reviews the work of part time
staff, students, and interns, and collaborates with other Lilly Library
staff in processing and cataloging manuscripts.
* Plans and undertakes a project to bring the Lilly
Library's Medieval manuscripts into an automated environment. Actively
fosters the growth of the Medieval manuscript collections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information
Science, or equivalent educational experience; advanced degree in a
subject field relevant to the Lilly Library's manuscript collections, or
equivalent educational experience; minimum 5 years experience working
with manuscripts, archives and special collections, preferably in an
academic library. Strong analytical, writing, interpersonal, and
organizational skills. Knowledge of the history of the production and
uses of manuscripts. Knowledge of, and experience with, automated
bibliographical databases, including MARC, EAD and DACS, and the ability
to maintain an awareness of current developments in technology relating
to manuscript and archival processing. Working knowledge and
understanding of the use of bibliographical, genealogical, and
codicological reference tools (in both print and electronic format),
appropriate to manuscript materials. Reading knowledge of one or more
Western European ancient or modern languages, preferably Latin, French,
Spanish, or German. The ability to lift 40 pounds. The ability to meet
the requirements of a tenure-track position.
Desired: Knowledge of European paleography of the Medieval, Renaissance
and Early Modern periods. Knowledge of preservation and conservation
practices for manuscript materials. Knowledge of copyright law and
rulings relevant to unpublished materials; knowledge of privacy and open
access laws. Supervisory experience of staff and student personnel.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive,
depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track
academic appointment that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves.
Benefits include a university health care plan, TIAA/CREF
retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and
sick leave.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on July 7, 2008. The
position will remain open until filled. Please send letter of
application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Human Resources Director
Indiana University Libraries
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
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For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go to
http://www.iub.edu <http://www.iub.edu/> . Indiana University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence
through diversity. Indiana University has a strong commitment to
principles of diversity and in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural
backgrounds.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
