STHC-L: The Science, Technology and Health Care Archives Forum

Updated Vacancy Announcement: Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections (University of California, San Francisco)

• Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 09:15:18 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Updated Vacancy Announcement: Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections (University of California, San Francisco)
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Russell Johnson
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Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 15:46:58 -0800
From: Nanette Grimm <ngrimm@library.ucsf.edu>
Subject: Updated Vacancy Announcement
To: caduceus-l@list.umaryland.edu

Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections
University of California, San Francisco

The Library and Center for Knowledge Management seeks applications from
individuals for appointment as Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections.
The Manager is responsible for administering all aspects of the archival
program, including a strong focus on digital materials, and delivering public
services for the historical, rare, and East Asian collections. The Library is
responsible for developing and maintaining the archives for the University of
California, San Francisco and is undertaking major initiatives in tobacco
control, biotechnology and AIDS. The Library has been a leader in using digital
technology for managing archival material and is a partner and contributor in
the development of the Online Archive of California, a database that integrates
finding aids and images of primary source material throughout the state. The
archival and manuscript collection contains 2,600 linear feet.  Other special
collections including 15,000 rare books, a 16,000 volume East Asian collection,
pictures, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts.

The Manager will:

* Serve as a member of the management team with specific responsibilities in
archives managing the acquisition, processing, indexing, cataloging,
preservation and services for the archives and manuscript collections;
* Manage the Tobacco Control Archives project, collaborating with UCSF faculty,
governmental associations, and health organizations to collect and process
papers and records and media using archival standards and contributing finding
aids to the Online Archive of California.  Includes grant writing to support
the project
* Serve as a member of the management team for the development of the Tobacco
Documents Digital Library
* Collaborate with faculty in developing new archival initiatives seeking
sources of external support
* Provide reference service for the historical collections
* Represent UCSF on campus and universitywide committees

A Master's Degree in an appropriate field and formal training in archives.
Knowledge of existing and emergent standards and practices for digital
archives. Demonstrated success in managing projects.  Ability to communicate
effectively, orally, and in writing.  Experience working in a team setting and
in managing staff.  Knowledge of the literature of the history of health
sciences preferred.


This is an academic position in the Librarian series.  Retention and promotion
are predicated on the professional competence and quality of service within,
and professional activity outside the Library; University and public service;
and research and other creative activity, including teaching and publication. 
This position is represented by a bargaining agent.

Appointment to the Librarian series, Associate Librarian/Librarian rank (salary
from $42,780 - $76,476 depending on qualifications).

Address letters of application with resume and the names of three references
to:

Nanette Grimm
Human Resources Coordinator
UCSF Library/CKM
University of California
San Francisco, CA  94143-0840

The University of California, San Francisco, is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  UCSF undertakes affirmative action to
assure equal opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons
with disabilities, for Vietnam-era veterans, and for special disabled veterans.

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