[padg] Position announcement: Preservation Services Librarian, SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia

["Givens, Marlee Dorn" <mdorn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Please excuse cross-posting.

The Southeastern Library Network, Inc. (SOLINET), soon to be Lyrasis on
April 1, 2009, is currently seeking a creative preservation professional
for a Preservation Services Librarian position. Under the direction of
the Preservation Services Manager, the Preservation Services Librarian
will be responsible for providing outreach, education, and information
on the preservation of analog and digital collections in libraries,
archives and other cultural institutions. The Preservation Services
Librarian will continue the efforts to increase the preservation
infrastructure in the Southeast and promote preservation on a regional
and national level. The Preservation Services Librarian position is
funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH),
Division of Preservation and Access.

Responsibilities include: 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 minimum of two years of specialized preservation education or work
experience is required. Education or experience with disaster
preparedness and recovery is highly desired. Knowledge of current trends
in digital preservation and access is desired. An MLS or similar
advanced degree is desired.

Send letter of application, resume and salary requirements to: Human
Resources Manager; SOLINET; Suite 200; 1438 West Peachtree St NW;
Atlanta, GA 30309-2955. Fax: 404-892-7879. E-mail: hrdept@xxxxxxxxxxx

An Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.solinet.net/