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Forwarded to STHC-L from ARCHIVES. From: Currie, Larry [mailto:lcurrie@calacademy.org] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:56 AM To: The Archives & Archivists (A&A) List Subject: [archives] Job: Archives and Digital Collections Librarian POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ARCHIVES AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN Would you like to be a part of one of the most exciting all-green development projects taking place in California? If so, you might be the California Academy of Sciences’ new Archives and Digital Collections Librarian. We have challenges galore for a fast learning, high energy person who wants to be a significant player as we move into our new $484 million facility in Golden Gate Park. Position Summary: Reporting to the Academy librarian, oversee all aspects of the Academy’s special collections from archives to video to photographic images including the care and organization of the collections, providing reference assistance to users, and ensuring that the Academy follows best practices and is in compliance with the relevant standards set forth by the American Library Association and the American Association of Museums. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Manage the archival program of the California Academy of Sciences including evaluating, acquiring, arranging, describing, preserving and providing access to the non-book materials (special collections) of the Academy library. · Provide reference services to users of the Academy’s special collections in person, over the Web, by mail and e-mail, and over the telephone. · Continue the effort to obtain and make accessible oral histories from curators and other Academy staff. · Supervise (train and evaluate) the special collections library assistant. · Supervise one part-time librarian working on the Manzanita Image Project. · Participate in the evaluation of candidates for digitization and oversee preparation of materials to be digitized. · Work proactively with development staff to identify and secure funding for digitization projects. · Promote awareness of and use of archival and digital collections within the Academy and externally. · Follow all Academy safety regulations. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in librarianship from a degree program accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with archival or special collections. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: · Understanding of the basic history, theory and professional practices related to archives, manuscripts, photographs, slides, audiovisual media and digital materials. · Familiarity with archival and library preservation issues and developments and the proper handling of primary source materials in all formats. · Ability to interact and communicate successfully and to sustain effective working relationships with a wide range of people including colleagues within and outside the library as well as donors and donor prospects. · Evidence of successful supervisory experience and the ability to manage a small staff (training, supervising and evaluating). · Excellent analytic problem-solving and organizational skills. · Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently. · Knowledge of digital formats and standards. · Experience and facility with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Access, MS Office suite. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to perform repetitive motions 25% of the time. Must be able to lift 15 lbs. Compensation/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position. This position is eligible for excellent medical & dental benefits; as well as participation in a supplemental retirement annuity and flexible spending accounts. To apply for this position, please visit our website: http://calacademy.snaphire.com to submit your resume and cover letter electronically. Resume submission deadline is August 20, 2007. No calls please. Since its founding in 1853, the California Academy of Sciences has positively engaged and significantly impacted the people and communities it serves. With a mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world, the Academy is one of the ten largest natural history museums in the world. The Academy is in a unique period in its history, having moved to a transition site in downtown San Francisco while constructing a new building in Golden Gate Park. The new California Academy of Sciences will open to the public in late 2008. For more information about the Academy, please visit www.calacademy.org. The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. Lawrence Currie Academy Librarian California Academy of Sciences 875 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 321-8038 fax (415) 321-8633 ____________________________________________________________ STHC-L - Science, Technology, and Health Care Archives Forum STHC-L@lists.ucla.edu http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sthc-l STHC-L@lists.ucla.edu STHC-L Archives -- Main Index STHC-L Archives -- 2007 Message Index |