[PADG:409] position at the University of Kansas

["Baker, Whitney S" <wbaker@xxxxxx>]

Please excuse any cross postings.

Head of Preservation
University of Kansas Libraries
Lawrence, KS  66045-7544
http://www.lib.ku.edu

The University of Kansas Libraries is seeking a Head of Preservation with innovative ideas to oversee the Libraries' traditional print-based preservation program and contribute to the University's emerging digital preservation program.  Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communication and in cooperation with library stakeholders, the Head of Preservation will develop and establish preservation goals, objectives, programs, and policies; will evaluate collections for preservation needs and will work in close cooperation with subject librarians, curators, and the Head of Collection Development in setting preservation priorities; will pursue grant opportunities for special preservation programs and oversee grant-funded projects; will develop and oversee analog and digital reformatting programs, in collaboration with collection development and digital initiatives staff; will provide leadership for preservation internship programs; will maintain disaster plans, coordinate training for the disaster response team, and oversee responses to disasters; and will motivate and lead staff in a productive and collaborative working environment.  

For a complete job description of this 12-month, tenure-track appointment, including requirements and information on how to apply, see <https://jobs.ku.edu> or <http://www.lib.ku.edu>. Applications received by April 28th will be given first consideration.

EO/AAE 


Whitney Baker, Conservator
University of Kansas Libraries
1425 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 135
Lawrence, KS  66045-7544
(785) 864-3429; (785) 864-5311 (fax)
wbaker@xxxxxx
www.lib.ku.edu/preservation