Job Posting: Tenure Track Archives & Special Collections Librarian - Shippensburg Univ - PA

[Dobbs, Aaron]

Tenure-Track Archives & Special Collections Librarian
https://jobs.ship.edu/postings/498
(I am not on this search committee, feel free to track me down for more information)

The Library at Shippensburg University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty librarian, starting in August 2015, who will serve as the Archives and Special Collections Librarian. This full-time faculty librarian position has two main areas of responsibility: to provide leadership in all areas of archives and special collections, including, among others, the acquisition, processing, preservation, and digitization of materials, the development of a robust digitization program, the continuing development of finding aids and web guides, and the use of modern archival software and metadata standards and strategies; and to provide reference and library instructional support to university students, faculty, and staff.

Based on her/his skill set and the needs of the library, the incumbent will serve on library and university committees and taskforces and will be assigned additional library responsibilities.

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Candidates must hold a master's degree in library science from an A.L.A. accredited program, with a second masters or doctorate in history or a related field (all degrees to be completed no later than June 2015). The candidate must have one or more years of academic library experience; excellent customer service orientation and skills; knowledge and experience in the development, storage, and management of archival materials; knowledge and expertise with relevant reference databases and resources; and a high level of comfort and proficiency with technology. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, selected candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations.

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Knowledge and experience in the use and management of digital repositories and assignment of metadata. Knowledge and expertise with current relevant technologies including web editing and management, image editing, video editing, social networking, tutorial creation software. Knowledge and expertise with assessment of library services. Substantial understanding of current trends, issues, and standards used in an academic environment.

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All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats, including paper applications, will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin February 15 and will continue until the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required prior to interview.

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2015-01-21