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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Special Collections Librarian<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Ohio University Libraries seek a Special Collections Librarian with primary responsibility for manuscripts collections.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Reporting to the head of Arts and Archives, the Special Collections Librarian will work closely with the Special Collections Librarian for rare books and with the University Archivist. The Special Collections Librarian will engage with
and advance the manuscripts collections lifecycle from acquisition, processing, and description through outreach, access, use, and digital presence. The Special Collections Librarian will integrate manuscripts collections into Ohio University curricular offerings,
and foster the research use of manuscript collections by scholarly communities. Proactive collaboration, robust engagement with colleagues and stakeholders, and flexible, positive problem-solving are essential qualities of the successful candidate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Develop, curate, and make accessible manuscripts collections. This includes managing, prioritizing, processing, arranging, and describing manuscript collections, as well as creating
documentation about the content of and procedures relating to manuscript collections.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Develop and maintain the Libraries’ web presence for manuscripts collections, making collections more accessible in print and digital environments.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Curricular integration of manuscripts collections into University teaching, learning, and research, as well as outreach to and engagement with external research and stakeholder communities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Public services duties as part of special collections and general public services, including responding to in-depth queries about manuscript collections.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Participation in the creation, management, and use of digital collections drawing on manuscript collections.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Participate in the planning and curation of exhibits drawing on manuscripts collections.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Engage in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations and participation in state, regional, and national associations as part of a continuing commitment
to bring best practices and innovative services to the Ohio University Libraries, as well as to gain and share knowledge of trends in special collections, academic libraries, and higher education.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by
<b>April 3, 2017</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more specifics, and to apply, please see: <a href="https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/22229">
https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/22229</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and
maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is a member of the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. www.ohwpawvherc.org<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">______________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OHIO University<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Janet Carleton | Digital Initiatives Coordinator | University Libraries | 1 Ohio University | Alden 322 | Athens, Ohio | 740.597.2527 | carleton@ohio.edu | http://media.library.ohiou.edu | http://twitter.com/jcarletonoh | http://twitter.com/AldenLibDigital
| http://ohiou-digital-collections.tumblr.com/ | http://pinterest.com/OhioDigiArchive/<o:p></o:p></p>
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