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Dynamic urban academic research library seeks innovative and knowledgeable leader with strong public service orientation, experience with rare book, manuscript, and sound recording collections, and knowledge of digitization projects for the position of Head of Special Collections at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries.
Head of Special Collections - UMKC University Libraries - Revised Posting and Extended Review Date to October 12, 2007
Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative and knowledgeable leader with strong public service orientation and experience with rare book, manuscript archival materials, and sound recording collections for the position of Head of Special Collections at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries. Position reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and Special Collections and manages daily operations of the Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections, which includes the Marr Sound Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, is responsible for donor relations and strategic planning for the department within the context of the University Libraries’ strategic plan. Set priorities for the collections and its preservation, management and development of staff, and management of digital initiatives. Works closely with faculty, students, scholars and researchers to develop new teaching, learning and research opportunities using the Special Collections as an integral part of the overall library resources and services. Participates in reference and library instruction programs and serves as a subject liaison for assigned academic department(s). Successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in planning for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning center.
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Revised Posting - Application Review Extended to June 29, 2007, and continues until position is filled
Head of Special Collections: Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative and knowledgeable leader with strong public service orientation and experience with rare book, manuscript, and sound recording collections for the position of Head of Special Collections at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries.
Position reports to the Assistant Director for Public Services and Special Collections and manages daily operations of the Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections, which includes the Marr Sound Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, is responsible for donor relations and strategic planning for the department within the context of the University Libraries’ strategic plan. Set priorities for the collections and its preservation, management and development of staff, and management of digital initiatives. Works closely with faculty, students, scholars and researchers to develop new teaching, learning and research opportunities using the Special Collections as an integral part of the overall library resources and services. Serves as a subject liaison for assigned academic department(s). Successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in planning for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning center.
Head of Special Collections – UMKC University Libraries
Dynamic urban academic library seeks innovative, knowledgeable, flexible individual with strong public service orientation and experience with rare book and manuscript collections for the position of Head of Special Collections at the University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries. Position reports to the Assistant Director for Collections and Scholarly Communications, and manages daily operations of the Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections, which includes the Marr Sound Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, is responsible for donor relations and strategic planning for the department within the context of the University Libraries’ strategic plan. Set priorities for the collections and its preservation, management and development of staff, and management of digital initiatives. Serves as a subject liaison for assigned academic department(s). Successful candidates will have an opportunity to participate in planning for a new expansion of the library and integrated learning center.
