[PADG:1869] Iowa State position

["Charles Wilt" <cwilt@xxxxxxx>]

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HEAD OF PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT.  The Iowa State University Library
seeks applications and nominations for the position of Head of
Preservation Department, a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty
appointment.  The Head of the Preservation Department manages a
well-established preservation program for the University Library's
general and special collections.  Resources include a state-of-the-art
conservation facility.  This position leads a team of 8 FTE library
assistants and a professional conservator in conservation treatment,
binding and shelf preparation, preservation reformatting, preservation
education, and a developing digitization program.  Responsible for
evaluation and implementation of new technologies for the improvement
and effectiveness of the preservation program.  Manages the preservation
budget.  Collaborates with other library units in setting preservation
priorities and in disaster preparedness planning and response. 
Participates in preparation of gra!
nt proposals related to preservation.  In addition, the successful
candidate will represent the library's preservation interests to
external groups including contractual preservation services and
potential donors and grantees.  Reports to the Assistant Director for
Technical Services.  Required Qualifications:  ALA-accredited MLS or an
equivalent advanced degree in conservation.  Knowledge of preservation
practices and techniques as demonstrated through previous experience
and/or successful completion of preservation coursework or a formal
preservation program.  Familiarity with current trends in preservation. 
Evidence of successful managerial and organizational skills, including
experience with budget management and supervision.  Must have excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and a proven
ability to work in a collaborative, team-based and dynamic environment. 
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:  Potential for meeting promotion and tenure
standard of excellenc!
e in scholarship; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:  Record of excellence in schola
in scholarship with national recognition of contributions to the
discipline.  Preferred Qualifications:  Knowledge of digital
applications for library preservation, including knowledge of digital
reformatting techniques; knowledge of collection survey techniques;
evidence of successful experience obtaining and administering grants. 
Salary/Benefits:  Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications. 
TIAA/CREF, excellent group medical, dental and life insurance; 24 annual
working days vacation, and 18 annual days sick leave.  To Apply:  Submit
letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses of three references to: Chair, Head of
Preservation Search Committee, Iowa State University, 302 Parks Library,
Ames, Iowa  50011-2140.  To guarantee consideration, application must be
received by January 15, 2002.  For more information, see the WWW sites
for Iowa State University at http://www.iastate.edu, the Library at
http://www.lib.! 
iastate.edu, and the community of Ames at http://www.ames.ia.us.  Iowa
State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.