Please note: the application deadline has been extended for this position. Principal Manuscript Processing Librarian, Special Collections Stanford University Libraries Palo Alto, CA Req #006607 The Stanford University Libraries seeks qualified candidates to plan/execute the workflow of the Manuscripts Processing Unit within the Department of Special Collections to ensure the physical processing/arrangement of Stanford University Libraries, manuscript holdings; manage/oversee the Assistant Manuscripts Processing Librarian and Manuscript Specialists; help create intellectual access to materials via the online catalogue, traditional finding aids, finding aids marked up in the Encoded Archival Description (EAD) language, and other appropriate means; work with Preservation Department staff to coordinate the preservation of materials from manuscript collections; serve as the Department,s main resource in ensuring correct application of RLIN AMC, VIM, and other relevant standards for the description of archival and manuscript collections; recruit/train/supervise the manuscript processing staff; lead the development/implementation of strategies to employ digital technologies (i.e., HTML and SGML); supervise library specialist support staff and student employees involved in various digital projects, including EAD markup, departmental web authoring and database design; serve as a liaison with other Special Collections repositories at a national level on joint digital endeavors; provide reference assistance at the public services desk; and collaborate with Department Head and SULAIR staff to develop/write grants to seek extramural support for processing manuscript materials. Requires an ALA-accredited MLS or similar archival certificates, OR equivalent training and experience; a post-baccalaureate degree, preferably in the humanities/social sciences; 5 years of relevant experience with manuscript processing; at least 3 years of experience with web authoring, SGML markup, and/or database design; proven success with the timely/efficient processing of large/complex archival collections; the demonstrated ability to manage library specialist support staff and to coordinate resources to process archival and manuscript collections; thorough knowledge of RLIN AMC format and other related standards; familiarity with the needs of academic researchers; working knowledge of current technologies for the broadcast dissemination of information (e.g. the Web and related applications); and knowledge of 1 or more Western European languages (Spanish or German preferred). Grant writing experience and experience in a research library highly desired. Compensation and rank based on qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applications received by March 31, 2005. Applicants should supply a cover letter, a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of 3 references that have knowledge of their professional qualifications for this position. To apply: Visit our website and Copy & paste your PLAIN text resume into our resume builder behind the "I Want This Job" link. http://jobs.stanford.edu/openings/display.cgi? Job_Req=006607&JFam=NIL&JOBCODE=1592 Please direct questions to Sean Quimby <[log in to unmask]> or Roberto Trujillo <[log in to unmask]> -- Sean Quimby Head of Public Services & Assistant Manuscripts Processing Librarian Department of Special Collections & University Archives Stanford University Libraries t. 650.723.9246 f. 650.723.8690 A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>