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UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY
INDIANAPOLIS
POSITION: Associate Librarian or Librarian, Head,
Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives
AVAILABLE: Immediately
ENVIRONMENT: The Indiana University Library System,
reflecting the statewide organization of
Indiana University, has three major
components, headed by the Dean of University
Libraries: the numerous research libraries on
the Bloomington campus, the five libraries at
Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis (IUPUI), and the Regional Campus
Libraries at six locations over the state.
The University Library and the Herron School
of Art Library are the two libraries
reporting to the IUPUI Director of University
Libraries. The Indiana University Libraries
have implemented system-wide automation (IO)
through NOTIS. In addition, the IUPUI
University Libraries has developed its own
highly sophisticated client-server,
multi-media library information system. The
University Libraries will place increased
emphasis upon image technology and the
electronic delivery of information.
The Ruth Lilly Special Collections and
Archives is part of the IUPUI University
Libraries and occupies a spacious,
well-equipped area of the new University
Library building. Its mission is to develop
and maintain research collections in support
of university programs, and to serve as the
university archives for IUPUI and its
predecessor schools. The Special Collections
has developed important national collections
in philanthropy and German-Americana, and has
started developing collections on
Indianapolis. The Special Collections also
serves as the archives for the Organization
of American Historians and the National
Council of Public History. The staff
consists of two support staff members,
graduate interns, and student assistants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Head of the Ruth Lilly Special
Collections and Archives will be responsible
for the overall management and development of
the department, including collection
acquisition and management, research
services, fund raising and grant writing,
public relations with both the university and
the community, and staff training and
supervision. He/she is expected to work
closely with two academic programs in
particular: the Indiana University Center on
Philanthropy, the nation's leading program
for the study of philanthropy in society, and
the Department of History's graduate program
in Public History. Special Collections has
traditionally had one to two graduate interns
per year, and the Head would be encouraged to
teach in the Public History program. The
Head reports to the Director of the IUPUI
University Libraries and serves as a member
of the Unit Heads, the libraries' policy and
planning group.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's or higher ALA accredited
degree in library science, and/or graduate
degrees in history or other academic
discipline closely related to the
collections; professional training in
archival administration; 5 years of archival
experience in an academic or research
organization; demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in
writing and to interact successfully with
colleagues, administrators, staff, patrons
and donors; supervisory experience; and
familiarity with computer applications for
archival work. Candidates must be able to
the meet the responsibilities of a
tenure-track appointment.
SALARY: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Salary floor: Associate Librarian - $32,703
Librarian - $39,969
FRINGE BENEFITS: A month's vacation; sick leave; Major medical
plans available; dental plan; group life
insurance; TIAA/CREF annuity plan.
Librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave
and other research support.
APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses and telephone numbers of
four (4) references to: Barbara B. Fischler,
Director, IUPUI University Libraries, 755 W.
Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5195.
CLOSING: Applications or nominations received by June
1, 1995 will be guaranteed consideration.
Position remains open until filled.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY