Preservation Librarian Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LECTURER (PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN) SIU CARBONDALE LIBRARY AFFAIRS Appointment: Lecturer, Full-time, 12 month, term, Non-Tenure-Track Available: January 1, 2014 Environment: Library Affairs provides comprehensive library services to the Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale population of 18,500 students in beautiful Southern Illinois. Morris Library, the primaryfacility, was completely renovated and reopened in 2009. The building currently features over 200computers, laptops to borrow, 14 study rooms, and two computer classrooms. Two additional floorsthat will feature highly flexible, technology-rich, collaborative spaces are under construction and willopen in 2014. The building houses nearly three million volumes, three and a half million microforms, and43,000 currently-received periodicals and serials, as well as strong collections of online databases, maps,films, DVDs, and sound recordings. Morris Library is a selective U.S. Federal Depository Library and an Illinois State Depository Library. As the center for academic support services on campus, Morris Libraryhosts SalukiTech (technology and computer support), the University Honors Program, the WritingCenter, Learning Support Services, Testing Lab, Math Lab, and Center for Teaching Excellence. MorrisLibrary is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information,Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, Scholarly Publishing and Academic ResourcesCoalition, and Greater Western Library Alliance. Librarians at SIU Carbondale are faculty and are coveredby collective bargaining. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Support Services and responsiveto input from the Dean of Library Affairs, the Preservation Librarian is responsible for the administrationof the Library Affairs' preservation program. The Preservation Librarian's responsibilities include:Collaborates with librarians and staff in Information Services, Special Collections Research Center,Cataloging, and Acquisitions on the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, andmanagement of comprehensive physical and digital preservation and conservation programs for generaland special collections in all formats. Develops preservation policies and practices for the Library,including standards for care and handling of collections. Works closely with representatives from allareas of the Library to determine preservation needs and priorities and to coordinate projects. Evaluateslibrary collections for preservation and reformatting. Studies and recommends appropriate applicationsof digital technologies for preservation. Collaborates with information resources' staff in processingmaterials for the collections. Monitors environmental conditions in all library facilities, makesrecommendations for improving conditions, and coordinates remedial actions, when necessary.Oversees the Conservation Lab. Establishes short- and long-term goals for the unit. Supervises CivilService staff and student assistants. Maintains the Library's disaster plan and coordinates emergencyresponse strategies for the Library. Participates in the Library's scholarly communication initiatives,including the population of the Institutional Repository, OpenSIUC. Serves as subject specialist andliaison to an academic department in an area of expertise. Develops in-house educational and trainingprograms in preservation and emergency response. Develops and/or teaches credit and/or non-creditcourses in preservation and related areas. Serves on appropriate Library committees and represents theLibrary on matters concerning cooperative preservation programs. Responds to inquiries from theLibrary, University, and southern Illinois community on preservation and conservation issues. Works onspecial projects and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master's degree (or equivalent). • Specialized training in preservation. • Professional experience, including archival activities, in an academic/research library, museum,or archival center. • Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to plan, organize, and coordinateworkflows. • Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse population. • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: o Book and paper preservation and conservation; o Preservation of non-print materials, including audio, image, and video throughelectronic formatting; o Reformatting of print and manuscript materials into digital form; or o Preservation of electronic materials, including born-digital and reformatted to digitalforms. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and management skills with a strong customer service orientation. • Teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Additional advanced degree in a relevant field. • Certification or training with emphasis on preservation methods. • Knowledge of preservation of 3-D objects. Salary: Competitive, $40,000-$52,000 Deadline for Application: November 25, 2013 or until filled Application: Submit a letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position, aresume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professionalreferences. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experienceand qualifications for this position. All materials should be addressed to: Teri Stobbs Ricci, Personnel Coordinator Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 605 Agriculture Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 Telephone: 618-453-1458 E-mail: [log in to unmask] SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability todevelop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a dive Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10634/