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Position Announcement



This is a re-posting of a position announcement.  Please note that the
review of applications will begin later this month.


Special Collections Librarian

The Bryn Mawr College Library is seeking a highly motivated individual to
play a major role in the administration of its Special Collections
department.   Primary responsibilities include providing reference services
to the rare book, manuscript, photograph, and college archives collections;
developing finding aids, descriptive bibliographies, and other tools that
improve the usability and visibility of the collections; assisting with
library exhibitions and publications, participating in collection
development, developing the Special Collections web site, and playing an
active role in planning and policy-making for Special Collections. The
position reports directly to the Head of Special Collections.

The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, interpersonal,
and oral and written communication skills; understanding of the
administration of rare book and manuscript collections; and familiarity with
information technology and its application in a special collections setting.

An MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and reading knowledge of at least
two European languages are required. Preferred qualifications include a
graduate degree in an appropriate subject field, at least one year of
professional experience in a special collections library, reading knowledge
of Latin, and experience in the development of web sites.   Review of
applications will begin September 20th; the position will remain open until
filled.

Bryn Mawr College is a liberal arts institution located approximately 11
miles west of Philadelphia, PA. The libraries serve a population of 1,800
students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Special
Collections has 43,000 volumes in its distinguished rare book collection,
holds important manuscript and archival material, and maintains and
administers the College Archives.

For a more complete job description call the Bryn Mawr College job hotline at
610-526-5262 or access the Job Description online.

Excellent benefits. Salary depending upon qualifications and experience,
beginning in the high $30,000s. Send letter of introduction and
resume plus the name, address and telephone number of at least three
references to MaryBeth Lopes, Personnel Services, 101 N. Merion, Ave., Bryn
Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899 EOE M/F





Eric L. Pumroy
Associate Director for Collection Development
        and Seymour Adelman Head of Special Collections
Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
Bryn Mawr College
101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA  19010-2899
610-526-5272
610-526-7480 (fax)
epumroy@brynmawr.edu

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