Director of Public Services for Special Collections (Open Rank) | University of Arkansas (Fayet[...]

Southwest Archivists; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Public Services for Special Collections. This role involves leading a talented team, enhancing public services, and fostering collaborative efforts across library units. The successful candidate will have a strong background in archival standards and public service, along with a commitment to innovative outreach and digital collection development. This tenure-track position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant academic environment, where your leadership will shape the future of special collections and engage the community effectively.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or related advanced degree.
• 4+ years of professional experience in a cultural heritage institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead public services for the Division, supervising faculty and staff.
• Coordinate events and contribute to digital collections.

Skills

Archival Standards

Public Service

Reference Services

Instruction

Workflow Management Systems

Exhibit Development

Digital Collections

Education

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program

Related advanced degree and ACA certification

Tools

EAD

MARC

LCSH

DACS

Job description

Director of Public Services for Special Collections (Open Rank) | University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)

The University of Arkansas Libraries is seeking a highly collaborative and engaged leader to serve as Director of Public Services for Special Collections. The Director will lead public services for the Division, including supervising the faculty and staff that comprise the research services team and the Instruction and Outreach unit comprising four or more direct reports. Additional duties will include coordinating work with other Libraries’ units, contributing to the Libraries’ growing digital collections, coordinating Division events, and seeking grant-funded opportunities.

This position is a tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Librarian / Associate Professor or Librarian / Professor.

Responsibilities of this position include research, creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate must have documented accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the level of Associate Librarian / Associate Professor. A dossier will be required for appointment and hiring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program; or related advanced degree and ACA certification
• At least four (4) years of professional experience working in a cultural heritage institution with increasing management experience
• Demonstrated experience with archival and library standards and tools, such as EAD, MARC, LCSH, and DACS
• Demonstrated experience providing innovative public service, specifically reference and instruction
• Demonstrated experience with automated request and workflow management systems for patron services
• Experience with development and promotion of physical exhibits and outreach programming
• Experience with development and collaboration for publishing of digital collections

Minimum salary: $75,000 commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

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