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Curator of Manuscripts (Librarian IV)

The Sheridan Libraries of the Johns Hopkins University are seeking
leadership for the non-book collections in its Special Collections
Department. Reporting to the Curator of Special Collections, the
successful candidate will develop and oversee the collections of
historical and literary manuscripts, university archives, sheet music,
and architectural drawings held in the Milton S. Eisenhower Library,
the John Work Garrett Library and the George Peabody Library. The
duties include: developing the collections; promoting use of the
collections through teaching classes, preparing exhibits, writing
articles, identifying collections for digital projects and maintaining
the departmental website; overseeing preservation of paper-based
collections by developing strategies and setting priorities;
overseeing staff providing reference and processing for non-book
collections; and assisting at the departmental reference desk.  The
duration of this position is three years. For more information about
Special Collections and the Sheridan Libraries see
http://archives.mse.jhu.edu:8000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The Sheridan Libraries of the Johns Hopkins
University encompass the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and its
collections in the John Work Garrett Library, the Albert D. Hutzler
Reading Room and the George Peabody Library. The Libraries are
national leaders in the implementation of digital collections and
services in support of teaching and research and in the development of
innovative entrepreneurial programs.  Located on the Homewood Campus,
the Eisenhower Library advances research and teaching at the
University by providing information resources, instruction, and
services.  While it serves primarily the Homewood campus, the
Eisenhower is Hopkins' main research library and a University-wide
resource supplementing the independently administered libraries on
other campuses.  The collection includes over 2.4 million printed
volumes, 13,000 serial subscriptions (over 1600 full-text electronic
journals), 3.7 million microforms, over 200,000 maps, extensive
electronic information resources, and numerous audio-visual, special
collections, and manuscript and archival resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited school and advanced degree
in a humanities subject area; 5+ years experience in a special
collections library setting; experience with collection development in
a special collections library; experience with in-depth analysis of
primary source materials in light of current academic research trends;
ability to conduct classes and instructional programs in the use and
interpretation of primary source materials; experience with the
creation and use of digitized primary source materials; familiarity
with online manuscripts systems as well as EAD and website creation
tools; experience planning and implementing outreach programs such as
publications, exhibits, and lecture programs; familiarity with
preservation issues related to paper-based collections; supervisory
experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter INDICATING JOB #S00-6183 to
Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Human Resources, 119 Garland Hall,
Baltimore, MD 21218 or fax to 410-516-2314. Approximate starting
salary range $39,740- $50,668. We offer excellent benefits including
tuition remission in a smoke- free/drug-free environment. AA/EOE.
For information about the University see http://www.jhu.edu.

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