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- Assistant Professor - Head of Special Collections/University
Archivist - Library - Tenure Track
Portland
State University seeks a knowledgeable, innovative individual
to serve as Head of Special Collections/University Archivist
to provide campus-wide leadership in the preservation and
celebration of the university's history, and to manage and
develop the Library's Special Collections. The position
is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track appointment with
the rank of Assistant Professor, reporting to the Assistant
University Librarian for Public Services.
Special
Collections include the corpus of Dark Horse Comics, the
Gates Collection of African American Life, the papers of
prominent Oregon public leaders, and Middle Eastern and
Asian Studies Rare Book Collections. The University Archives
hold Portland State historical papers, publications, photographs,
tapes, photographic materials, and memorabilia dating from
the inception of Vanport Extension Center in 1946.
Responsibilities
This
position is responsible for establishing, prioritizing,
and implementing Special Collections and Archives policies,
processes, standards, marketing, and strategic planning;
and manages the selection, collection, preservation, organization,
security, and use of Special Collections and Archives. Reference
service and instruction, both in-person and electronically,
and engagement with campus offices, faculty, students, and
the external community are expected. The position also creates
displays and exhibits; provides archival storage; arranges
and describes archival materials, creating finding aids
and working with Library Technical Services on the creation
of MARC records and the EAD-encoding of finding aids; and
oversees paraprofessional staff of.5 FTE, as well as student
workers and interns. Library faculty members contribute
to the profession through professional service and scholarly
activities, and participation in faculty governance within
the Library and University.
Required
Qualifications
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An
ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent
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Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills
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3 years of experience working in archives administration
including records appraisal, accessioning, arrangement,
description, preservation, reference service, and public
programs
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Work experience demonstrating excellent planning, budgeting,
and organizational skills
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Experience with varied formats of records including manuscripts,
printed materials, phonographs, audio-visual materials,
and artifacts
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Knowledge of current trends and national standards for
the creation of metadata and the description of archival,
non-print and rare material
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Experience with database management software and the development
of finding aids
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Working knowledge of digital and web-related technologies
to enhance library services and collections
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Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in Archives and
Special Collections
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Commitment to service
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Flexible and adaptable with ability to work in a dynamic,
changing and diverse environment
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Excellent analytic, problem solving skills
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
with library users and library, campus and consortial
colleagues
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Demonstrated ability to work positively and productively
with diverse constituencies in rapidly changing environment
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity and staff development
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Potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements
- Transcripts
and background checks will be required for finalists.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The
Environment
Portland
State, a nationally recognized leader in community-based
learning, is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown
Portland and offers its almost 25,000 students more than
100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
Compensation
Compensation
is competitive and commensurate with experience, as well
as an excellent benefits package including fully paid health
care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and
vacation package. Librarians are members of the Academic
Faculty and participate in University-wide faculty governance.
Deadlines
Review of applicants will begin February 15 th, 2008.
The search will remain open until finalists are identified.
To
Apply
Send
cover letter (address how your knowledge and experiences
meet qualifications); resume; and names, address, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to:
Karena Bayruns, Search Coordinator, kbayruns@pdx.edu.
Electronic
application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf
documents).
If
you do not have email, please send application materials
to: Karena Bayruns, Search Coordinator, Portland State University,
Library, PO Box 1151, Portland, OR 97207.
Applications
not containing all requested documents will not be considered.
Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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