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Position available



Please post the following position which is available at University
Libraries, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.  I would appreciate your
confirming my posting on the listserv.  I am sending the position ad pasted
into this note as well as an attachement.   Thanks   Don

Coordinator of Special Collections.  The University Libraries
(www.lib.vt.edu) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
seeks applications for the position of Coordinator of Special Collections.
The Coordinator manages special collections activities in the book room,
manuscript and archival processing, and reference services; serves as a
resources for researchers, teaching faculty, and donors; supervises a staff
of 1 professional librarian, 2 support staff, and student assistants;
oversees the manuscript collection (19,000 linear feet), 65,000 historical
photographs and digital images, and 70,000 published resources. Highlights
of the collections include the International Archive of Women in
Architecture, the American Civil War, railroad and regional history,
speculative fiction, and ornithology; new areas of collection endeavor
include the Culinary Collection and Community-based Theater Archives.

Special Collections is part of the Digital Library and Archives (DLA,
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu).  It includes Rare Books Room, historical
manuscript collections, University Archives, and Reading Room and reference
services.  DLA also publishes online finding aids, guides, journals, theses
and dissertations, and news reports; and maintains EReserve and VT
ImageBase.  The Coordinator of Special Collections reports to the Director
of the Digital Library and Archives.

Professional contributions beyond the primary job, such as research and
publications, active participation in professional organizations, and other
creative endeavors are required for continued appointed.  Each candidate
invited for an interview will give a presentation to the library staff and
university community.

Qualifications:  Required:  Master's degree in library/information science
from an ALA accredited program.  Bachelor's or advanced degree in American
history or related disciplinary field.  Minimum of 2-3 years experience in
archives, manuscripts, rare books, and appropriate technologies,
particularly in areas of access, organization, and description, and
preservation.  Preferred: Experience in public services, outreach, and
donor relations. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to
foster a collegial work environment that encourages innovation; skills
appropriate for effective work with materials in physical and digital
formats; ability to use data-based decision making and problem solving
processes.

Salary:  Twelve-month faculty appointment, rank and salary mid $40's
commensurate with credentials and experience.

Benefits: Option of six different retirement plans or State of Virginia
retirement plan, various choices of state health insurance coverage through
Trigon/Blue Shield, choice of sick leave/disability plans. Life insurance
coverage and tax sheltered annuities available through payroll deductions.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and is
an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Applications from
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.


 Applications:  In your letter address both the required and preferred
qualifications of the position.  Send letter, resume, and names, addresses
and telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references
to: Cathy Pillow, Personnel Services, University Libraries, Virginia Tech,
P.O. Box 90001, Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001. Individuals with disabilities
desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Pillow.

Review of applications will begin late March 2001 and will continue until
the position is filled. It is anticipated that interviews will be scheduled
late April 2001.   For more information about Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & State University see its Advertiser Profile at
http://chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/003754.htm




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