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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