UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIBRARIES
Librarian Position (Tenure Track)
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas Libraries invites applications
for a Head of Special Collections/ Archives Processing in Spencer Research
Library. The head, under the
direction of Spencer Librarian, is responsible for managing Spencer Library’s
technical services functions and processing-related work of all staff in the
Spencer Library. This includes work in the acquisition (purchasing), receiving,
describing and preparing for use all items, regardless of format, that are to be
added to the collections. The head
is responsible for planning and organizing processing activities and
coordinating processes and procedures with those practices being followed in the
Libraries’ central processing and preservation/conservation operations and with
the efforts of the Libraries’ Digital Initiatives group. The Head, Special Collections/Archives
Processing, is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the Libraries’
objectives and fulfillment of the Libraries’ strategic
plan.
A librarian in a tenure track position must engage in
scholarly activities, research and publishing in an area of faculty choice and
must perform service activities for the University and relevant professional
associations.
For information regarding The University of Kansas visit http://www.ku.edu. The Libraries’ web
page may be found at http://www.lib.edu and a profile of Spencer Research Library is available at
http://spencer.lib.ku.edu. Information on the town of Lawrence is
at http://www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/
For complete information regarding responsibilities, requirements,
qualifications and application procedures, see “Employment” at http://www.lib.ku.edu
Applications received by March 1, 2005 will be given
first consideration. Applications
accepted until filled.
The University of Kansas is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action
employer.