Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Estate has an exciting upcoming position:
Director of the National Library for the Study of George Washington
Please find information detailing the requirements below.
Regards,
Leah Noce
Human
Resources – Special Projects
703.799.5081
George
Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Director of the National Library for the Study of George Washington
Mount Vernon, the most popular historic home in America, is in the design phase for a 45,000 square foot facility that will serve as the international headquarters for scholarship about the life and times of George Washington. The Director of the new National Library will provide strong leadership and vision in the quest for knowledge about America’s most effective leader.
The Director will expand Mount
Vernon’s collection of books and manuscripts, dramatically
enhance scholarly research, develop an aggressive plan to disseminate knowledge
about George Washington to a large and diverse audience, and use technology and
other creative techniques to underline Washington’s
relevance to new generations.
The Director will develop a business plan that calls
for Mount Vernon
to be an important destination for seminars and conferences focusing on the
leadership of George Washington. It will serve both existing audiences
(teachers’ institutes) and a wide range of corporate, government and
non-profit organizations which seek leadership training.
The Director will establish strategic alliances with
partners, and effectively manage the Library resources, including staff, space,
time, money, equipment, and technology. He/she will also direct the
research, care, and effective use of the special collections – including
the Association’s institutional records – with the goal of
exposing the most important of these artifacts to audiences both on and off the
estate.
The Director will provide leadership to an aggressive
acquisitions program, books and manuscripts exhibitions, and special
projects. He/She will actively promote the books and manuscripts
collection through lectures, special tours, publications, podcasts, audio tours,
and the internet. The Director will also manage all educational programs
specifically designed to reach beyond Mount
Vernon’s gates, and he/she will be responsible
for materials and programming related to a variety of important audiences,
including teachers and students.
In addition to managing the operations of the Library
and its collections, the Director will create new programs that reach millions
of Americans through “popular culture,” recognizing that they are
unlikely to be exposed to traditional approaches of scholarly
communication. The Director will also devise new ways to communicate
internationally about George Washington. Information exchange, using the
highest standards and latest technologies, will be a critical focus. The
Director is charged with the implementation of new technologies, strategic
partnerships and collaborations; as well as building and maintaining important
relationships with other libraries and museum collections, such as The Papers of George Washington and the Founding Fathers Library Project.
Mount Vernon offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer. Your cover letter with salary history and resume may be sent confidentially to our Associate Vice President for Human Resources at [log in to unmask].
Subject: [archives] Fwd: Archives search
Hello Colleagues -- Please pardon cross postings:
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's School of Information Studies is continuing their search for a Faculty member (full time, tenure track, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) to join the Archival Studies Program. The Archival Studies Program is a dynamic and growing program within SOIS, providing a transcript-designated concentration in Archival Studies (http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/academics/MLIS/mlis_archives.html ) and a post-MLIS certificate program in Archives and Records Administration (http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/academics/cas.htm ), with 140 students in these programs combined.
The posting below will provide specifics about the job requirements. As a faculty position, there is a requirement for the PhD, with preferred qualifications that include research and/or work experience in Archives and Records Management. The link to the full posting can be found at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4307
Please feel free to share this widely with your colleagues in archives, and on lists for programs in history, public history, etc.
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Tom Walker ([log in to unmask] )
My best regards,
Amy Cooper Cary
Director, Archival Studies Program
School of Information Studies
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 414-229-6929
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Subject: [archives] Position Announcement: University Archivist,
Lawrence University
The Seeley G. Mudd Library at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin
seeks an enthusiastic, creative, collegial, and service-oriented
University Archivist who will be responsible for administering,
planning, developing, organizing, processing, and providing public
service and access controls for the University Archives. In addition,
the Archivist serves as a reference librarian and provides service at
the library's reference desk, including nights and weekends, in regular
rotation with five other librarians. This is a library faculty position
with rank and responsibilities.
For complete position description, see
http://www.lawrence.edu/library/archivist/
Required: Masters degree with an archival specialization or
certification, from an ALA-accredited library school. Commitment to
high quality public and technical service. Commitment to outreach to
the campus and larger communities. Ability and desire to energetically
promote archival program. Ability to deal with library patrons in a
friendly and professional manner. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in
the library and on campus. Knowledge of integrated library systems and
of electronic production and distribution of finding aids.
Understanding of online cataloging and digital asset management;
experience creating digital images and web pages.
Preferred: M.A. or undergraduate degree in history; undergraduate degree
from a liberal arts college; experience working in archives.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
Review of applications will begin August 2, 2010, and will continue
until the position is filled. Lawrence University is an EEO/AA employer.
Candidates must submit a statement of interest, a resume, and the names
of three professional references with their addresses and phone numbers
to:
Lawrence University
Human Resources SPC 34
711 East Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911-5699
Via email: [log in to unmask]
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Subject: [archives] Position: Head of Arts & Archives, Athens, Ohio, USA
This announcement has been posted to several lists; please forgive any
duplication.
The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for
the position of Head of Arts & Archives. This new position plays an
important role in building upon recent achievements and the distinctive
collections of the Libraries, including a recent NHPRC basic processing
grant for University Archives and manuscripts backlogs, the acquisition
and release on ArtSTOR of the Yao Cultural Artifacts Collection,
significant collaborations with campus units on the digitization and
preservation of University Archives materials, and an upcoming Lincoln
Center/NYPL exhibit featuring the Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance
Collection. We seek an innovative candidate comfortable implementing
change; eager to engage stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment; and committed to working effectively with students, faculty
and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
The Head of Arts & Archives provides leadership and direction for a new
department consisting of the Fine Arts Library, the Mahn Center for
Archives and Special Collections and the Music/Dance Library.
Specifically, the department head promotes and advances collection
prominence; fosters and develops relationships with units on campus to
further integrate art and archival collections and services into
research and the curriculum; serves as a mentor and supervisor for
professionals in the department; coordinates, promotes and sustains
collaborations between departmental units and with other units in the
libraries such as digital initiatives, technical services, and the
Center for International Collections; participates in grant-writing,
fundraising initiatives and donor relations to further the goals of the
department and libraries; establishes improvement goals for departmental
units in conjunction with the libraries' strategic initiatives; and
serves as the subject librarian for one or more areas related to the
arts. Reports to the Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services.
Qualifications
Required
* A master's degree from an ALA accredited institution or a
master's degree in history (or other relevant subject) with formal
coursework or training in archival management and theory
* At least 3 years professional work experience in an academic
library
* Demonstrated success leading, promoting teamwork, and fostering
collaborative relationships
* Experience supervising professional librarians or archivists
* Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects
* Experience with reference, instruction and collection
development in an academic library
* Experience with archival collections
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Knowledge of current and emerging trends in academic libraries
and special collections, including digital archival collections
Preferred
* Experience with collections in the arts
* Undergraduate degree in the arts
* Experience with institutional archives
* Experience writing and administering grants
* Knowledge of records management and university archives
processes
Ohio University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and OhioLINK. The
Frederick & Kazuko Harris Fine Arts Library includes resources for the
study of all aspects of the visual arts, with particular strength in
photography and the history of photography and is home to the Yao
Collection, a unique collection of North Vietnamese cultural art and
artifacts. The Robert E. and Jean R. Mahn Center for Archives and
Special Collections is the principle repository for three areas -
University Archives, Manuscript Collections, and Rare Books and Special
Collections. The collections of the Mahn Center document the life,
culture and development of the first higher education institution in the
Northwest Territory, nearly two centuries of the peoples of southeastern
Appalachian Ohio, and nationally significant scholars, artists and
leaders. The Music/Dance Library is a full-service branch library
located in Glidden Hall, home of the School of Music. More information
about Ohio University Libraries can be found at
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/.
Established in 1804, Ohio University is a comprehensive, state-assisted
institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research
University (high research activity). It is located in Athens, a scenic,
culturally rich community 75 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. With
20,000 students enrolled on the Athens campus and over 8,000 students on
five regional campuses, the university offers a diverse, dynamic and
collegial atmosphere to its students, faculty and staff.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Ohio University
employees enjoy a liberal benefits package, including 22 days annual
vacation, generous insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative
retirement.
Review of applications begins July 19. However, applications will be
accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Position available
September 1, 2010.
Please apply online at
http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56804.
Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and
students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are
especially encouraged to apply.
Eileen Theodore-Shusta, PHR
Human Resources Librarian
404 Alden Library
Ohio University Libraries
Athens OH 45701
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740-593-2989 (FAX) 740-593-2708
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