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Position-MHC Librarian

• Date:   Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:29:57 -0400
• To:   sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From:   Judith Wiener   < wiener.3 AT osu.edu >
• Subject:   Position-MHC Librarian
• Message-ID:   5.0.0.25.2.20040830122930.04709938@pop.service.ohio-state.edu

The Ohio State University Prior Health Sciences Library seeks a Medical 
Heritage Center Librarian to develop, plan and lead the activities of the 
Medical Heritage Center (MHC). Reporting to the Library Director, this 
librarian will manage, acquire and develop special collections and exhibits 
of rare books, manuscripts, archives, and artifacts. He/She will provide 
leadership and expertise for the MHC in the areas of medical history, 
collection development, budget management, staff development, strategic 
planning and fund raising; participate in development and outreach 
activities for the Library; provide medical history reference assistance 
and education for the MHC and the Library; promote and support historical 
scholarship and the appreciation of medical heritage through lectures, 
grant writing, research, and publication. The successful applicant will 
have faculty status with accompanying University expectations and 
requirements for tenure and promotion, including teaching, service and 
publication. Rank is based on experience and qualifications. The University 
offers competitive salary and benefits.

This position requires a Masters Degree in library/information science 
(MLS) from an ALA-accredited library program and five years of 
progressively responsible professional (post-Master's) library experience. 
Desired qualifications include training or experience in preservation 
and/or archiving materials; Internet, database, acquisitions, and 
collection development experience; knowledge of developments related to the 
history of medicine; grant writing abilities and experience in fund 
raising; strong communication skills and the ability to work with 
University faculty and students as well as members of the community.

The salary range is $46,000-52,000/ anually

Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2004. Send cover letter, 
current resume and the name, address and phone number of three references 
to Maureen Meck, Human Resources Administrator, Prior Health Sciences 
Library, The Ohio State University, 376 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. 
Phone 614.292.4853, email meck.1@osu.edu .

To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from 
individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA 
employer.


Judith A. Wiener, M.A.
Curator, Medical Heritage Center
Interim Librarian, OSU Radiation/Oncology Library
Prior Health Sciences Library
The Ohio State University
(614) 292-9273 (p)
(614)292-9919 (f)