VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Georgia State University Library
Department Head, Special Collections
Georgia State University Library seeks a visionary, innovative leader for its dynamic and forward looking Special Collections and Archives. With a focus on modern American history in the south and beyond, the Special Collections Department exhibits outstanding strengths in social activism and popular culture. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this position provides direction for all aspects of special collections, including strategic planning, acquisition of collections, management of departmental faculty and classified staff. As a member of the library administrative group, participates in the planning and development of library-wide policies and programs.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership for the acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and accessibility of the Southern Labor Archives, the Women's Collection, the Georgia State University Archives, the Popular Music Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the Georgia Government Documentation Project Collection, and the Photograph Collection. Fosters the constituent relations of the department, including donor and patron relations with the labor community, university community, music industry, and other donors. Secures outside support for special projects in the department that cannot be met through regular state funding and keeps abreast of developments in the field of special collections. Organizes the department for the most effective performance of its function; identifies departmental goals, establishes priorities, and develops departmental policies and procedures. Advises and collaborates on projects with other library departments and university departments in support of the University's mission. Participates in activities related to the criteria for promotion and tenure as required by the Board of Regents and as defined in the Library Statement on Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure.
Requirements
ALA-accredited or Georgia BOR-approved Master's degree in information/library science, history, or related field. Five years experience in special collections and/or archives. Supervisory experience. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills evidenced by success in collaborative work. Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience cultivating donors. Demonstrated ability to work with university administrators, faculty, students and donors in an academic setting. Knowledge of issues, trends, principles and practices in archival and special collections. Record of professional service and scholarly/creative accomplishments. Candidates should possess ASERL's Competencies for Research Librarians listed at www.aserl.org. PREFERRED: Experience in an academic or research library. Knowledge and experience with technological applications and digital library development as they relate to special collections and archival management and access. ACA certification. Interest in popular music, labor history or women's history. Experience with fundraising desirable.
Department, Library and University Environment
The Special Collections Department collects and preserves unique and rare historical materials in the socially progressive fields of Labor History, Popular Music and Women's History, as well as an actively used University Archives and Rare books, and an outstanding collection of Atlanta area photographs. Access to these materials is provided to the Georgia State University community, scholars, and the public via reference services, the World Wide Web and cutting-edge digital initiatives. The department strives to advance scholarship and to further the educational, research and service missions of the university.
The University Library houses over 1,420,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 7,700 serials, and is a Federal Document Depository with more than 804,000 government documents. Its growing Media Center has holdings of approximately 24,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The carefully selected collections are designed to serve varied research and instructional needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the university community. Library services are supported by the Endeavor Voyager integrated library system. The University System of Georgia has a statewide system known as GALILEO, providing equal access to electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the state. The University Library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries; the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, consisting of fourteen academic and research libraries serving nineteen institutions in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located in downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students. The close relationship that exists between the university and its surrounding business, government and cultural communities makes GSU unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive among universities in the South.
Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek
Twenty-one days vacation
Twelve paid holidays
Twelve days sick leave
Faculty rank and status
Non-Tenure track
Retirement plans include: State Teachers Retirement Plan, TIAA-CREF and VALIC
Group health and life insurance
Social Security
Optional pre-tax benefits
Support for research and professional activities
Salary and Rank
$50,000-$70,000 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.
Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin August 31, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 651-2172
For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.library.gsu.edu.
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.
Web announcement:
http://www.library.gsu.edu/jobs/pages.asp?ldID=70&guideID=0&ID=3611
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