INDIANA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES-BLOOMINGTON
Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library
(Associate Librarian or Librarian)
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a dynamic,
innovative, and experienced individual to serve in the
position of Curator of Manuscripts for the Lilly Library.
Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington has grown
from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a
great public university with over 39,000 students and 1,800
faculty. With a world-renowned research reputation, IUB is
also known for its innovative academic programs and
attentiveness to undergraduates. The campus covers over
1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for both its park-like
beauty and an architectural heritage inspired by local
craftsmanship in limestone.
The IUB Libraries (http://www.libraries.iu
b.edu/) are one of the leading academic research library
systems in North America, providing strong collections,
quality service and instructional programs, and leadership
in the application of information technologies. The IU
Libraries system consists of eighteen libraries or units on
the Bloomington campus, five libraries in Indianapolis, and
a library at each of the six campuses across the state. The
IUB collections include more than 6.6 million books,
journals, maps, films, and sound recordings in over 900
languages. The materials support every academic discipline
on campus, with an emphasis in the humanities and social
sciences.
The Lilly Library is the rare books, manuscripts, and
special collection library of the IUB Libraries, which
serves as a resource for scholars throughout the world. Its
holdings include about 400,000 books, more than 100,000
pieces of sheet music, and more than 7.5 million
manuscripts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Duties Include:
* In coordination with the Director of the Lilly
Library and the Curator of Books, manages acquisitions of
manuscript materials for the Lilly Library, including
selection of materials acquired by purchase and gift.
Consults with the Lilly Library Director on collection
development policy.
* In consultation with the Head of Technical Services
and in coordination with the Manuscripts cataloger,
determines priorities of collections to be processed and
cataloged.
* Curates exhibitions of Lilly Library materials, and
consults with other curators of Lilly Library exhibitions
regarding relevant manuscript materials for exhibitions.
* Makes decisions on requests for exhibition of
manuscript items from the Lilly Library collections.
* In consultation with the Libraries Preservation
staff, makes decisions on proper housing and treatment for
manuscript items in the Lilly Library collections, including
selection of manuscript materials to be housed in the
Auxiliary Library Facility. Sets priorities for examination
and conservation review of manuscript items.
* Consults with the Public Services Department
concerning the use of the manuscript collections in regard
to restrictions, permissions that may be required regarding
photo duplication, and user requests for exceptions to Lilly
Library policies and procedures for manuscripts. This
includes keeping the Public Services Department advised of
changes in copyright holders, and on the processing status
of new collections and their availability to researchers.
* Assists the Public Services Department with complex
reference questions related to manuscript materials in the
collections, and works with Lilly Library patrons doing
research in the Library's manuscript collections.
* Makes presentations to classes, student groups,
faculty members, and others, about the Lilly Library and its
manuscript holdings.
* Produces guides, articles, and other writings
describing the Lilly Library and its manuscript
collections.
* Accessions all manuscript materials.
* Processes and catalogs manuscript materials,
individual items, collections, as well as additions to
collections, using nationally accepted arrangement and
description standards, creating collection level
descriptions, EAD finding aids and MARC records.
* Plans, directs, and reviews the work of part time
staff, students, and interns, and collaborates with other
Lilly Library staff in processing and cataloging
manuscripts.
* Plans and undertakes a project to bring the Lilly
Library's Medieval manuscripts into an automated
environment. Actively fosters the growth of the Medieval
manuscript collections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or
Information Science, or equivalent educational experience;
advanced degree in a subject field relevant to the Lilly
Library's manuscript collections, or equivalent educational
experience; minimum 5 years experience working with
manuscripts, archives and special collections, preferably in
an academic library. Strong analytical, writing,
interpersonal, and organizational skills. Knowledge of the
history of the production and uses of manuscripts. Knowledge
of, and experience with, automated bibliographical
databases, including MARC, EAD and DACS, and the ability to
maintain an awareness of current developments in technology
relating to manuscript and archival processing. Working
knowledge and understanding of the use of bibliographical,
genealogical, and codicological reference tools (in both
print and electronic format), appropriate to manuscript
materials. Reading knowledge of one or more Western European
ancient or modern languages, preferably Latin, French,
Spanish, or German. The ability to lift 40 pounds. The
ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track
position.
Desired: Knowledge of European paleography of the Medieval,
Renaissance and Early Modern periods. Knowledge of
preservation and conservation practices for manuscript
materials. Knowledge of copyright law and rulings relevant
to unpublished materials; knowledge of privacy and open
access laws. Supervisory experience of staff and student
personnel.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and
competitive, depending upon qualifications and experience.
This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes
eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a
university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity
plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick
leave.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on July 7,
2008. The position will remain open until filled. Please
send letter of application, professional vita, and the
names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Human Resources Director
Indiana University Libraries
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
e-mail: libpers indiana.edu<mailto:libpersindiana.edu>
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go
to http:/
/www.iub.edu<http://www.iub.edu/>. Indiana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Indiana
University has a strong commitment to principles of
diversity and in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates including women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities. Indiana University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages
applications from candidates with diverse cultural
backgrounds.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
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