Clemson University Libraries seeks an innovative professional to work with a
team of vibrant library faculty and staff to lead and transform Clemson’s Special
Collections Library. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Head, Special
Collections Library (HSCL) will create a clear vision for special collections at
Clemson by developing and implementing priorities and establishing long-term
plans for the unit. The HSCL has responsibility for growing the collections,
expanding access pathways, securing the preservation of materials, and
enhancing in-person service, outreach activities, and online presence. The
HSCL actively cultivates growth of the collections through concentrated donor
solicitation initiatives. The HSCL serves as a member of the library’s senior
management team responsible for policy, planning, and overall direction of the
libraries, and manages proactive development of initiatives both within the unit
and across units to facilitate library goals and objectives. This is a 12-month
tenure-track position with faculty rank and status.
Qualifications: Required
• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree.
• Five years of library experience in positions of increasing responsibility in
special collections.
• Capable of articulating and representing the library’s vision and mission
internally, and to the university community and beyond. Ability to serve
as a proactive collaborator across units and within the university
community.
• Demonstrated experience in oversight of manuscripts, and University
Archives, rare books and in best practices for Special Collections in
academic libraries.
• Supervisory responsibilities in one or more previous positions.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and communicate ideas
effectively.
• Knowledge of the latest technology applications in the special collections
environment.
Preferred:
• Understanding of the evolving nature of academic scholarship, and library
programmatic support of these efforts.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, managing born-digital source material.
• Evidence of, or potential for, professional and/or scholarly activity.
Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive salary and faculty rank based on the
successful candidate's qualifications and experience. For a full description of
this position go to
http://www.clemson.edu/library/lib_overview/jobs/fac/index.html
Location: Clemson University is a major, land-grant, science and engineering-
oriented research university in a college-town setting along a dynamic
Southeastern corridor. Ranked as one of America’s Top Universities by U.S.
News & World Report, Clemson is an inclusive, student-centered community
characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school
spirit, and a competitive drive to excel. Centrally located in the beautiful
foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, Clemson is located in one of the fastest-
growing areas of SC, and a short two-hour drive to major destination cities in
Charlotte and Atlanta. The upstate SC region provides a highly desirable
quality of life setting in which to pursue professional goals.
Application process: Prepare a letter of interest to the search committee
directly addressing the requirements for the position, and attach a personal
résumé and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references. Submit the package electronically as a single
attachment in MS word or PDF format to [log in to unmask] . Applications
received by August 15, 2013 will be guaranteed consideration.
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