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Position Announcement: Medical Heritage Center Librarian (Ohio State University)

• Date:   Mon, 06 Sep 2004 16:08:38 -0700
• To:   sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From:   Russell A. Johnson   < rjohnson AT library.ucla.edu >
• Subject:   Position Announcement: Medical Heritage Center Librarian (Ohio State University)
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----- Original Message -----
From: wiener.3@osu.edu
Date: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:53 am
Subject: Position Announcement-MHC Librarian

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.