Position announcement: Special Collections Librarian at James Madison University

[Keach, Jennifer - keachja]

Special Collections Librarian

James Madison University

Libraries & Educational Technologies

JMU Libraries & Educational Technologies (L&ET) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Special Collections Librarian.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides leadership in all aspects of Special Collections, including developing and curating the collection, promoting the use of original resources for teaching, learning, and scholarship, and providing service and instruction to users in the Special Collections Reading Room. Develops and manages a cohesive collection in all formats with an emphasis on documenting the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and the history of the University (http://www.lib.jmu.edu/special/services/SC_Mission.aspx). Leads an established internship program for both undergraduate and graduate students in the JMU Public History program. Coordinates with JMU faculty and liaison librarians to integrate Special Collections materials with the curriculum and to promote the use of Special Collections for teaching, learning, and scholarship. Enables access to the collections by creating finding aids and utilizing digital technologies. Collaborates

with colleagues in other units on digitization initiatives for unique, local materials and the cataloging and preservation of materials. Participates in planning and implementation of JMU Libraries digital preservation infrastructure.

Supervises temporary employees, including student assistants and graduate interns. Reports to the Director of Collections.

As a member of a university-wide faculty, the Special Collections Librarian is expected to participate in system-wide initiatives, committees, and task forces, and to demonstrate commitment to professional development through relevant scholarly research and service, including publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work of professional associations.

Links to JobLink and the full position description can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at: hhttp://www.lib.jmu.edu/employment/


Jennifer Keach
Director of Digital Services
Libraries & Educational Technologies
James Madison University


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2013-02-04
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