Bob Schmidt     
Archives Listserve Coordinator
Miami University Archives
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Tel: 513-529-6720
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The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida is seeking a visionary, innovative, energetic, and creative librarian to lead the programs of the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections. The Department includes Rare Books, Manuscripts, University Archives, and several named subject collections as well as African Studies, Asian Studies, Jewish Studies, and Latin American Studies. See: < http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/>.

Reporting to the Director for Collections, this position provides leadership for all aspects of special and area studies collections including collection development; reference, instruction, and outreach services; organization, maintenance, and preservation of collections; space management, staff management and supervision; and the collaborative development of digital library initiatives. The Chair works collaboratively with library colleagues to assess strengths and weaknesses in the various collections, to determine priorities, to establish policy, and to develop departmental service plans that enhance and support the academic mission of the University. The Chair may assume responsibility for developing, managing, and providing public services for a specific special collection.

The Chair actively pursues development opportunities in both the public and private sectors and serves as secretary and treasurer of the Howe Society (a development group for the Department). The Chair will be a member of the Libraries' management team (Library Council), sharing responsibility for the overall strategic direction of the University Libraries. The ability to publicize and expand awareness and use of the special collections, locally and nationally, is critical to success in this position. The Chair will actively contribute to public service activities, and guide the publications, exhibitions, and public programming sponsored by the Department. The Chair serves on appropriate University and Library committees and pursues scholarly research and writing in areas of specialization.

Anticipated minimum salary is $60,000 per year.  Final salary is commensurate with education and experience of the selected candidate.

Additional information on this position and application procedures can be found at:
http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.htm
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