[PADG:1446] SOLINET Seeks Preservation Services Librarian

["Riley, Alicia" <ariley@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Please excuse cross-posting: 

The Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET) is seeking a knowledgeable
Preservation Services Librarian to join an energetic team committed to
improving the preservation of library and archival collections in the
Southeast.  As part of SOLINET's renowned Preservation Field Services
team, the Preservation Services Librarian will share their expertise and
provide high quality education, training, consulting, and reference
services to support libraries and archives in planning, implementing,
and effectively managing preservation programs. Through SOLINET, the
Preservation Services Librarian has the opportunity to raise awareness
of preservation, interact with a wide range of organizations with a
variety of preservation needs and issues, provide immediate assistance
in disasters, research and build in-depth knowledge on preservation
trends, and participate in team development and delivery of innovative
preservation services for southeastern libraries and archives. 

SOLINET, a membership organization of libraries and archives in the
Southeast and Caribbean, is a nationally recognized leader in
preservation education and collaborative preservation solutions for
libraries. Preservation Field Services is part of SOLINET's extensive
Educational Services program. The Preservation Services Librarian will
develop in-depth knowledge of members' needs and preservation trends,
design and deliver educational programming (including web-based and
face-to-face classes, hands-on training, and formal presentations),
provide formal and informal preservation consultations for libraries and
archives, write articles for publications and SOLINET's website, provide
preservation information and reference services, and collaborate with
and participate in local, state, regional, and national preservation
organizations.

A successful Preservation Services Librarian will have broad knowledge
of preservation in libraries and/or archives, experience in designing
and delivering training and presentations, excellent interpersonal and
oral/written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, the
ability to work effectively in a team environment, and the ability and
willingness to travel frequently.  A MLS with two years of specialized
preservation education or work experience is required.

Applicants should mail, email or fax current vitas and letters of
interest to:

Paquita Morris
Human Resource Director
SOLINET
1438 West Peachtree Street
Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-2955
800-999-8558 phone
404-892-7879 fax
Email: hrdept@xxxxxxxxxxx