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]>


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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

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