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The Miami University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic librarian for the Walter Havighurst Special Collections. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, this position has primary responsibility for processing manuscript collections, and also assists the Head, provides research assistance, and participates in other departmental activities, including instruction, collection development, the creation of exhibits and exhibit catalogs, the development of digital collections, donor relations, and other duties as assigned. In addition, this position has secondary responsibility for supervising cataloging activities in the department, including ensuring access to rare book and other print materials, manuscript and archival collections, and digital collections. The incumbent assists with the training and supervision of cataloging assistants and works in close collaboration with the department head, the Technical Services Department, and the Digital Initiatives Department. Qualifications - Required: • A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution. • Training and/or experience working with current cataloging rules and descriptive standards including AACR2rev, FRBR, LCSH, and the Library of Congress Classification System. • Training and/or experience providing reference or research assistance in an academic library. • Training and/or experience using OCLC and an integrated library system such as III. • Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility. • Ability to work independently and prioritize work to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized. • Demonstrated strength in written, verbal and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team and service oriented environment. • Ability to meet the Miami University criteria for advancement and promotion of librarians as outlined in the Libraries Appointment, Rank and Promotion System (LARPS) . Qualifications - Preferred: • Formal coursework or training in rare books, analytical bibliography, special collections librarianship, and/or archival/manuscript processing. • Reading knowledge of Latin and French, German, Spanish, Russian. • Training and/or experience with archival processing and standards such as DACS, and EAD. • Training and/or experience with the bibliographic control of digital collections, including one or more metadata standards. • Training and/or experience cataloging rare books and/or other special collections materials using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Books and relevant specialized thesauri. • Experience in supervision, library instruction, and/or website design and management. • Experience in a service oriented special collections and/or archives. The Walter Havighurst Special Collections includes rare books, notable subject collections, and manuscript collections. The collections (over 65,000 volumes and over 2,000 linear feet of archival collections) broadly support study and research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Several collections are accessible online through the Miami University Digital Archive. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian, depending on qualifications. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires documented record based upon very strong performance in primary professional responsibilities, very strong performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity, and strong performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity. Salary starting at $41,000 and dependent on qualifications. Submit letter of application, resume and name, telephone number and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, 225 King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone number is 513/529-2800. Screening of applications begins July 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. "Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. Campus Crime and Safety Report - www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request."