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The University of Kentucky has extended its search for a Preservation Reformatting Librarian.  The qualifications for the position have been modified.  The review of applications will be begin June 2.



University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506
www.uky.edu/Libraries

May 10, 2000

POSITION:    Preservation Reformatting Librarian

AVAILABLE:
Review of applications to begin June 2, 2000

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, the Preservation Reformatting Librarian provides leadership for the Reprographics Unit, which includes 5.5 FTE staff and 2.0 FTE students.   The Preservation Reformatting Librarian oversees the preservation microfilming of 175 current Kentucky newspapers for the UK Libraries and other customers.  Additionally, the Preservation Reformatting Librarian oversees the filming of historic newspapers and materials from Special Collections and Archives.  In collaboration with the Preservation Librarian, the Preservation Reformatting Librarian manages the NEH-funded cooperative microfilming projects and will initiate an in-house brittle book reformatting program.   The Preservation Reformatting Librarian monitors budgets, provides outreach to colleagues and customers, develops markets, and updates the Reprographics web pages.  The Preservation Reformatting Librarian will further the Preservation Program?s goals to develop partnerships with the UK Libraries? and the state?s digital initiatives.   An additional program goal includes expanding the reformatting services, updating equipment, and improving the department?s space utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)   ALA-accredited MLS.  Knowledge of preservation microfilming and digitization standards, technical procedures, and best practices.  Supervisory experience.  Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and the public. Evidence of ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure and commitment to ongoing professional service and activity.


QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)   Library experience.  Experience with preservation microfilming for library collections.  Experience with the management of microfilm and/or digital operations.  Experience using microfilm and digital equipment.  Project management experience.  Experience with managing grant-funded projects.  Problem solving skills.  Space planning skills and experience.  Knowledge of library cataloging and metadata standards/procedures.  Experience with vendor negotiations, budget management and marketing services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The University of Kentucky Libraries system includes the central William T. Young Library; Medical Center Library; Law Library; Special Collections and Archives; Art Library; Architecture Library; Music Library; Agricultural Information Center; Education Library; and six Science and Engineering Libraries.  Combined holdings total 2.7 million volumes.  Young Library, opened in April 1998, houses 1.2 million volumes emphasizing the social sciences, humanities and life sciences.

The University of Kentucky library system functions in a team-based environment, with a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support staff.    It serves a student body of 24,000.  The library is a member of ARL, SOLINET, ASERL, EDUCAUSE, the Center for Research Libraries, and is a regional depository for federal documents.

The Preservation Department serves the entire UK Libraries system.  It comprises three units:  Binding, Conservation and Reprographics.  The Reprographics Unit opened in the 1950?s to serve as the major newspaper filming agent for the state.  From 1983 to 1991, the Unit served as the center for the Kentucky Newspaper Project.  Since 1992, it has participated in the SOLINET/ASERL Cooperative Preservation Microfilming Project.  Today, the Reprographics Unit films 175 current Kentucky newspapers as well as books, manuscripts, scrapbooks, and other formats for all UK Libraries and non-UK customers.  In the next decade the Reprographics Unit aims to broaden its services to include digital technology.

SALARY:  $31,000 minimum.  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:  Tenure track, faculty rank, 12-month appointment, 22 days annual vacation leave.  TIAA/CREF, Fidelity and Twentieth Century Annuity plans.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume and names of three professional references to the address listed below:

                        Ann Howell
                        Administrative Assistant for Personnel
                        University of Kentucky Libraries
                        1-85 William T. Young Library
                        Lexington, KY 40506-0456
                        FAX (859) 257-8379


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