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Position Opening, Chair, Special Collections, Univ. of Florida



Chair, Dept of Special and Area Studies Collections,

Responsible for development and administration of the special and area
studies collections at the University of Florida?s George A. Smathers
Libraries. Works with collection curators, library administrators, and
faculty to build and enhance unique and invaluable cultural resources.
Shapes acquisition and collection management policy and articulates
objectives aimed at achieving the department?s long-term goals.  Provides
guidance for the department?s public and technical services. Key
spokesperson and liaison to Library and University administration,
professional and scholarly organizations, faculty, staff, students, and the
general public.  Pursues research and writing in areas of specialization
and participates in professional activities of importance to the department.


Required: Advanced degree in history, American literature, or related
discipline and MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
experience; minimum of six (6) years at a professional level in a rare book
or other special collections environment, including significant management
experience. Prefer: Ph.D. or other advanced degree or a significant
publication record in discipline related to the special and area studies
collections


The University of Florida is the state's oldest, largest and most
picturesque campus, a short drive away from two coastal beachfronts and
major attractions. For more information on the Libraries visit our WebPages
at http://www.uflib. ufl.edu.

UF offers a generous benefit package including, twenty-two vacation days,
nine paid holidays and thirteen sick days annually, insurance, retirement
options, o state or local income tax.  Salary: $50,000/60,000 negotiable
dependent on rank.  Please send letter of application, resume and names of
three references  including addresses, and phone numbers to: Library
Personnel Officer, University of Florida, 370 Library West, PO Box 117001,
Gainesville, FL 32611 EOE/AA.  Deadline: August 31, 2001

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