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position - St. Louis, Missouri



Below is a job opening at the Missouri Historical
Society in St. Louis.  Please direct all
inquiries to Human Resources at the address given
at the end of the post.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:      Director, Library and Archives

DIVISION:       Library and Archives

SECTION:        Community Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES):
The position requires responsibility for the
management, execution and coordination of
project-related activities of three departments ?
Library, Manuscript Archives and Still and Moving
Image Archives.  The incumbent will hold
responsibility for the administration of all
staff within Division?s departmental areas. 
Direct reports will minimally include head of the
Library, head of the Manuscript Archives, head of
Still and Moving Image Archives and an
administrative assistant.

The incumbent will implement policy as it relates
to historical, library and archival research,
collections and preventive conservation
practices, as well as to coordinating projects
and partnerships within the institution. 
Incumbent will formulate all necessary
Departmental and Divisional policies, which are
subject to review and concurrence of Vice
President for Community Services and of Executive
Offices.

The position requires participation as Senior
Member to the Museum Advisory Committee, which
will include department representation within
Division as appropriate.  Works cooperatively
with two other Division Heads to ensure
cross-departmental and divisional projects are
coordinated and managed effectively.  Participate
on institutional committees as assigned.

Other principal responsibilities will include,
but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement strategies for enhanced
public access services.

Maintain daily functions and operations of
Library and Archival public service
delivery.

Maintain active regional and national
contacts/affiliations with professional 
organizations, representing MHS as required.  

Ensure opportunities for professional staff
developments are pursued as necessary.

Manage Divisional budget and Departmental
expenditures.

Preside over Divisional meetings.

Represent the Vice President for Community
Services as necessary at meeting, institutional
functions on or off-site.


QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):
Experience working on multiple projects.  Ability
to lead and administer teams.  Ability to write
and implement grant-related projects.  Knowledge
of library, archives, and museums systems and
general museum practices.  Ability to implement
policies to streamline operations and obtain
effective action.  Ability to conduct research,
publish materials which pertain to MHS research
and community initiatives.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES NECESSARY:
Incumbent must possess strong administrative
skills, ability to lead, delegate and ensure good
communication throughout Division.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced degree in related discipline (Library
Science, Archival and/or Media, History, American
Studies, Material Culture) preferred.

Submit letter of interest including salary
requirements and resume to:
Missouri Historical Society
Human Resources
PO Box 11940
St. Louis, MO 63112

***Position is open until filled.




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