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Subject: [External] [acrleads] Job posting: Head, Special Collections and University Archives at Iowa State University-Extended

This position announcement has been cross-posted.

The Iowa State University Library is seeking a dynamic and forward thinking visionary who can lead a growing and active Special Collections and University Archives Department. The Head of Special Collections and University Archives (Librarian III or IV) leads the department, provides direction and vision, develops strategic planning, and provides the support for staff and programs to flourish.

Manages, coordinates, and oversees the department’s public service and outreach programs, collection development and technical processing, digital stewardship, and collection access. Promotes archival issues, departmental activities, and collection holdings to campus and external constituencies, and works on integrating primary sources into the university curriculum.
Establishes and maintains on-going contact with faculty, researchers, students, administrators, and current and potential donors, and develops collaborative partnerships across campus and Iowa. Oversees selection and appraisal of rare books, manuscripts, and university archives collections.
Continuously assesses and evaluates programs, services, policies, and processes of the department. Works collaboratively with other library units and administration on digital initiatives, preservation, grants, development efforts, and public engagement. Participates in the divisional management team, and library-wide planning and discussions; serves on library and university committees.

ISU students, staff, and faculty strive to overcome historical and divisive biases in our society. Library staff must embrace an environment of inclusion that moves beyond simple tolerance to recognizing the richness in individual identities of people, and diverse perspectives.

For complete text, qualifications and application instructions:
https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/40098
posting number 90124P
extended date:  May 23, 2019

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [log in to unmask]


Kathy A. Parsons (she, her, hers)
Associate Professor
Head, Preservation & Stacks Management Dept.
701 Morrill Rd
204 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011-2102

e-mail: [log in to unmask]
voice: 515-294-9630
fax:  515-294-2112

Member: American Library Association and the Iowa Library Association Iowa State University's Mission: Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place.
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