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[Becky Ryder <rjryde01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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The University of Kentucky has extended its search for a Preservation
Reformatting Librarian.  The qualifications for the position have
been modified.  The review of applications will be begin June
2.




University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY 40506
www.uky.edu/Libraries

May 10, 2000


POSITION:      Preservation Reformatting
Librarian

AVAILABLE: Review of applications to begin June 2, 2000

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Preservation Librarian,
the Preservation Reformatting Librarian provides leadership for the
Reprographics Unit, which includes 5.5 FTE staff and 2.0 FTE
students.   The Preservation Reformatting Librarian oversees
the preservation microfilming of 175 current Kentucky newspapers for the
UK Libraries and other customers.  Additionally, the Preservation
Reformatting Librarian oversees the filming of historic newspapers and
materials from Special Collections and Archives.  In collaboration
with the Preservation Librarian, the Preservation Reformatting Librarian
manages the NEH-funded cooperative microfilming projects and will
initiate an in-house brittle book reformatting program.   The
Preservation Reformatting Librarian monitors budgets, provides outreach
to colleagues and customers, develops markets, and updates the
Reprographics web pages.  The Preservation Reformatting Librarian
will further the Preservation Program?s goals to develop partnerships
with the UK Libraries? and the state?s digital initiatives.  
An additional program goal includes expanding the reformatting services,
updating equipment, and improving the department?s space
utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)   ALA-accredited MLS. 
Knowledge of preservation microfilming and digitization standards,
technical procedures, and best practices.  Supervisory
experience.  Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication
skills.  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and the public.
Evidence of ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure and
commitment to ongoing professional service and activity.


QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)   Library experience. 
Experience with preservation microfilming for library collections. 
Experience with the management of microfilm and/or digital
operations.  Experience using microfilm and digital equipment. 
Project management experience.  Experience with managing
grant-funded projects.  Problem solving skills.  Space planning
skills and experience.  Knowledge of library cataloging and metadata
standards/procedures.  Experience with vendor negotiations, budget
management and marketing services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The University of Kentucky Libraries system
includes the central William T. Young Library; Medical Center Library;
Law Library; Special Collections and Archives; Art Library; Architecture
Library; Music Library; Agricultural Information Center; Education
Library; and six Science and Engineering Libraries.  Combined
holdings total 2.7 million volumes.  Young Library, opened in April
1998, houses 1.2 million volumes emphasizing the social sciences,
humanities and life sciences.

The University of Kentucky library system functions in a team-based
environment, with a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support
staff.    It serves a student body of 24,000.  The
library is a member of ARL, SOLINET, ASERL, EDUCAUSE, the Center for
Research Libraries, and is a regional depository for federal
documents.

The Preservation Department serves the entire UK Libraries system. 
It comprises three units:  Binding, Conservation and
Reprographics.  The Reprographics Unit opened in the 1950?s to serve
as the major newspaper filming agent for the state.  From 1983 to
1991, the Unit served as the center for the Kentucky Newspaper
Project.  Since 1992, it has participated in the SOLINET/ASERL
Cooperative Preservation Microfilming Project.  Today, the
Reprographics Unit films 175 current Kentucky newspapers as well as
books, manuscripts, scrapbooks, and other formats for all UK Libraries
and non-UK customers.  In the next decade the Reprographics Unit
aims to broaden its services to include digital technology.

SALARY:  $31,000 minimum.  Commensurate with experience
and qualifications.

BENEFITS:  Tenure track, faculty rank, 12-month appointment,
22 days annual vacation leave.  TIAA/CREF, Fidelity and Twentieth
Century Annuity plans.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume and names of three
professional references to the address listed below:

                        Ann
Howell
                        Administrative
Assistant for Personnel
                        University
of Kentucky Libraries
                        1-85
William T. Young Library
                        Lexington,
KY 40506-0456
                        FAX
(859) 257-8379



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