Subscribers to Va-Hist may wish to learn of this position announcement. -----Original Message----- From: H-Net/NCPH Discussion List on Public History [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cathy Stanton/H-Public editor Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 7:53 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: POS: Director, Special Collections Research Center, Wm. & Mary College The College of William & Mary, Earl Gregg Swem Library, seeks an innovative, energetic individual to lead the Special Collections Research Center. The Center occupies approximately 25,000 sq. ft. in the Warren E. Burger wing of a new addition to the remodeled library (completed in February 2005). The Center houses extensive manuscript collections documenting Virginia and American history, a considerable rare book collection, university archives and the personal papers of Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. More information about Swem Library and Special Collections may be found at: http://swem.wm.edu. The College: William & Mary, chartered in 1693, consistently ranks as one of the top public universities in the country. The student population is approximately 5500 undergraduate and 2000 graduate students. The College emphasizes undergraduate research and the Director will be expected to play a strong role in promoting the SCRC and encouraging its use for undergraduate research. More information about the College may be found at: http://www.wm.edu. Responsibilities: The Director of the Special Collections Research Center reports to the Dean of University Libraries and is responsible for administering the Center and providing leadership and vision for the Center staff, for planning and policy development, collection development and preservation, and public services. He/She will also serve as liaison to selected academic departments, providing services to students and faculty. Works with Swem Director of Development on donor opportunities for the SCRC and is involved in maintaining donor relationships. Develops grant proposals. As a member of the Library's senior management team, the Director will be involved in library-wide management groups. Required Qualifications: An advanced degree in American history, American studies, or other relevant discipline as well as a master's degree in library science or the equivalent; a proven record of leadership and the ability to facilitate change; well-developed organizational, management, and decision-making skills, as evidenced by three to five years of successful managerial experience of special collections in an academic or special library, and a strong service orientation. Required Experience: Experience in building special collections through gifts and purchases; excellent teaching and public presentation skills; the ability to work in a collaborative environment; knowledge of private collecting and the antiquarian book trade; knowledge of conservation principles and techniques; knowledge of and experience with current and emerging technologies to enable and improve intellectual access to collections; understanding of current archival standards and best practices for processing and description of collections and automation of finding aids; familiarity with pertinent legal and ethical issues. Preferred: Experience in fundraising and success in attracting grants, foundations and private support for library projects. Record of successful digital projects, innovation, creativity, and flexibility. To apply, send letter of application, resume, salary history, names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Deloris J. Thomas, Assistant to the Dean of University Libraries. Review will begin January 3, 2006, and continue until this position is filled. Contact Info: Deloris J. Thomas, Assistant to the Dean The College of William & Mary P O Box 8794 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757-221-3050 phone; 757-221-2635 fax [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html