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Position Announcement--Princeton University



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>      Librarian: Head of Public Services for Special Collections
>            (Rare Books and Special Collections Department)
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> The Princeton University Library, in the vanguard of the world?s best
> research libraries, is heavily used by a population of 6,400 students
> and 1,100 faculty members.  The general collection includes 6 million
> printed volumes that meet the diverse needs of the academic
> community.  Its holdings range from ancient papyrus and incunabula to
> the most advanced electronic databases and journals.  The Library
> employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented
> by a large student and hourly workforce.  The Library system includes
> a large central library and 15 specialized libraries. More information
> may be found at the Library?s Web site:  http://libweb.princeton.edu
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> Available: Immediately
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> Description: This is a new position that will be filled by a person
> who has the capacity to thrive in an environment of change and to
> foster that capacity in others.  The position will be responsible for
> two active public service operations, one at the Firestone Library and
> the other at the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.  Together the
> reading rooms serve more than 5000 researchers annually, and thousands
> more seek help by mail, phone, fax, email, and web forms.  The
> reference operations are particularly complex in that the holdings
> span five millennia and five continents, and include around 200,000
> rare or significant printed works; 30,000 linear feet of textual
> materials, ranging from cuneiform tablets to contemporary manuscripts;
> a wealth of prints, drawings, photographs, maps, coins, and other
> visual materials; the Cotsen Children's Library; and the Princeton
> University Archives. The privately owned Scheide Library is associated
> with the Department.  The incumbent will be expected to provide
> front-line reference assistance in addition to the managerial
> responsibilities.
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> The issues that face the successful creative and innovative manager
> include: automation of user records; department security; strategic
> planning with regard to space, resource allocation and personnel for
> effective delivery of public services; proactive outreach to faculty
> and students; digital reserves for special collections materials;
> responsibility for the Department?s website; hours of service;
> integration and scheduling of appropriate curatorial and support staff
> into reference operations; coordination and review of manuals
> currently used for reference operations; delivery of photo services
> (including scanning); reorganization of the department?s two reading
> rooms; use of seminar rooms; cross fertilization within the
> department?s current reference delivery points.  In all of these areas
> this position must work closely and harmoniously with curatorial
> staff, seeking the knowledge and advice of these subject specialists
> who share the responsibility for delivery of public services. The
> position has major responsibilities for hiring, training, supervising,
> and overseeing workflow for those involved in room supervision,
> reception, photo services, etc.  Currently two professional and eight
> support staff will report directly to this position, but many other
> professional and support staff are involved in providing reference and
> research assistance. This position reports to the Associate University
> Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections and will be one of
> the key members of the management team for the department.
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> Qualifications:  Required:  MLS or equivalent combination of education
> and professional experience.  MA/PhD in a relevant humanities
> discipline.  At least five years? experience in the delivery of public
> services preferably in a special collections environment, and as an
> effective supervisor of both professional and support staff.
> Demonstrated understanding of public services functions and knowledge
> of best practices and current trends in the provision of information
> services.  Knowledge of research issues, trends, teaching methods and
> instructional design in the humanities and social sciences.  Concrete
> examples of strong organizational, analytical and decision-making
> skills.  Demonstrated knowledge of library technology and experience
> with library automation and website development and maintenance.
> Flexibility in adapting to change, and planning and implementing
> creative user-services initiatives.  Ability to focus on strategic
> goals and objectives. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with
> staff, colleagues, faculty and students. Excellent written, oral and
> interpersonal skills. Record of professional and scholarly
> activities.  Language skills in one or more Western languages.
>
> Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and
> commensurate with experience and accomplishments.  Twenty-four (24)
> vacation days a year, plus eleven  (11) paid holidays.  Health care
> insurance, and disability insurance and other benefits are available.
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> Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin
> immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
> Nominations and applications (resume and the names, titles, addresses
> and phone numbers of three references) should be sent as a Word
> attachment via email to libhrpro@princeton.edu, or fax to
> (609-258-0454).
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> Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to:
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>  Search Committee for Librarian: Head of Public Services for Special
> Collections, c/o Lila Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian, Princeton
>     University Library, One Washington Road Princeton, New Jersey
>                              08544-2098.
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>    PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
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