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Richard & Mary Corrigan Solari University Historian & Archivist

[Revised 11/22/11]

Posting #11421

The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Richard and Mary Corrigan Solari University Historian and Archivist to be part of the Special Collections and University Archives Department. This position provides the opportunity to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) staff members are active partners in improving access to scholarly resources. The Special Collections and University Archives team is composed of 6.0 FTE library faculty, 1.0 FTE support staff members, and numerous student workers. SCUA members work closely with students and faculty to assist their scholarship and sustain the education program. Located in the Knight Library, Special Collections and University Archives serve the university and members of the general public. Special Collections and University Archives contain more than one million items. Holdings range from medieval codices and rare books to literary and historical manuscripts, university records, original art, photographs, architectural drawings, and ephemera.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages the University Archives program, including the acquisition, appraisal, and administration of permanent materials in any format relating to the University and its activities, policies, students and personnel. Coordinating with the Head, Special Collections and University Archives, develops, executes and evaluates the strategic vision and priorities for collection of materials designated permanent under state administrative rules, or those of general permanent value to the university. Develops written policy statements and procedural guidelines for the collections; provides reference service and outreach to the campus and general public; provides consultation and outreach to university units regarding responsibilities for permanent records; and participates in overall management of and policy setting for the department as a member of the management team. Supervises up to .50 FTE student employees. Promotes the use and understanding of the collections to researchers, students, alumni, University personnel and the general public. Coordinates with Head to direct a multifaceted instruction program centered on integrating primary source materials into the curriculum. Engages faculty, librarians, and campus on issues related to undergraduate research skills and enriching courses through the use of primary sources. May teach University courses. Remains professionally active with national organizations. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-Accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with a specialization in archives and records management OR Master’s degree in Archival Administration OR other relevant Master's degree and relevant archival certification; a minimum of two years progressive leadership experience in a special collections environment, archives setting, or research library setting; documented ability to develop and promote diverse collections; exceptional oral and written communications skills; strong managerial skills; a strong commitment to responsive user service; proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines; demonstrated analytical and organizational skills; ability to work collegially in a team environment; experience providing instruction in the use of, or information about, special collections resources; a record of active participation in professional associations and initiatives at the national level. Preferred: experience with outreach and public relations; evidence of strong interest in student and faculty engagement; demonstrated ability to teach effectively in an active learning environment. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package, including low staff tuition rates for employees and family members. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.

Employment Conditions:

Librarians are non-tenure track faculty with rank, and renewable contracts of two or three years, depending on rank. Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion, retention and merit is expected.

About the University of Oregon Libraries:

The UO is the only ARL library in Oregon, and is the host site to the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of thirty-six colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington with a shared catalog. The UO has over 19,500 undergraduate students and approximately 3,900 graduate students, including 3,723 U.S. students of color and 1,750 international students representing 86 countries. The university has an institutional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and the library actively supports this goal with its Library Diversity and Library Diversity Committee (see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/diversity/). The UO Libraries are known for their spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and for their ability to provide a variety of personal and professional opportunities that make a difference.

Application Deadline:

Applications received by December 14, 2011 will receive priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

To Apply:

Send Word or PDF attachments via email and include the following: cover letter, résumé, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most current supervisor) to Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299 at: libapps@uoregon.edu.

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