Please excuse cross postings: The University of Delaware is actively recruiting to fill the position of *Head, Preservation Department*. The full job description follows and is also available at http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/employment/psjobs.htm Please share this position announcement with interested colleagues. Thank you. ********************** Position: Head, Preservation Department* *Environment*: Serving 20,000 students, the University of Delaware provides a broad range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels. The Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including more than 40,000 full-text electronic journals, 240 databases, and 16,000 videos. Library collections include 2.7 million volumes. The Library has 200 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, and wireless access. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, CIRLA, and PALINET. More information about the Library is available online at http://www.lib.udel.edu <http://www.lib.udel.edu/>. *Description*: Manages the preservation program for the collections of the University of Delaware Library comprised of the Morris Library, the main library, 4 branch libraries, and an on-campus storage facility. Manages an emerging, high-profile program to digitize selected library materials. Duties include: supervising five production operations: Digitization; Conservation; Bindery Preparation; Shelf Preparation; and Brittle Books (4 full-time staff members plus student assistants); working with staff in other units to plan and implement digitization projects related to library materials using CONTENTdm digital collection management software; working with other library units to establish and maintain effective workflow, quality, standards, and procedures for identifying, evaluating, and routing materials for preservation treatment; conducting staff training and appropriate user education regarding preservation issues; coordinating disaster preparedness and response; monitoring environmental conditions; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with service suppliers and vendors; representing the Library in national and regional preservation forums; and working with the Special Collections Department to coordinate outsourcing of items for conservation treatment. Reports to the Assistant Director for Library Collections. *Qualifications*: ALA accredited MLS. Minimum 3 years professional experience in an academic library or research environment. Strong supervisory and oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex production operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff at all levels. Working knowledge of digitization practices and procedures, of preservation techniques for library materials, and of the practice of preservation. *Salary:* Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. *Benefits*: Vacation of 22 working days. Liberal sick leave. Generous flexible benefits program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. The University of Delaware provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and information about these benefits is available at http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu *To Apply*: Send or email letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or email to Paul Anderson at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> by *October 2, 2006*. *The **UNIVERSITY** OF **DELAWARE** is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.* Craig Wilson University of Delaware Library -- L. Rebecca Johnson Melvin Special Collections University of Delaware Library Newark, DE 19717-5267 (302) 831-6089 (302) 831-6003 FAX [log in to unmask] 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]>