Colgate University Libraries
Head of Special Collections and University Archivist
Colgate University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Head of Special Collections and University Archivist. The successful candidate will provide leadership, vision, planning, and management for the Special Collections and University Archives of the Colgate University Libraries and participate in the development, preservation, organization, promotion and digitization of the collections with particular focus on management of the University Archives; engage in active outreach and educational planning that reinforces the significance of primary source materials as curricular resources; provide research and teaching access to the collections; and plan for and carry out digital content creation in CONTENTdm.
Reporting to the University Librarian, the individual will oversee the work of the Special Collections, Metadata, and Web Librarian, the Conservation Technician, and student workers, possess a creative approach to the implementation of strategic changes in the department’s procedures, ensure responsive, high quality operations; and develop innovative programs and technologies to meet collections management and patron research needs.
REQUIRED: Accredited master’s degree in library, information science, archives or museum studies or equivalent and three years experience with archives and special collections. Knowledge of standard desktop software applications and digital imaging, delivery, storage, and standards such as DAC, EAD, and Dublin Core, and experience with digitization. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to lift and shelve boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Oother requirements, job description, and application procedures are at: http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html. Review of applications will begin January 18, 2010.
Additional information about Colgate University, the Colgate Libraries, the Special Collections and University Archives, and the position can be found at http://exlibris.colgate.edu/joinus.html.
Application procedure: Submit an online letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references via email required in PDF or Microsoft Word format to:
Karen Johnston, Administrative Coordinator to the University Librarian
kjohnston@colgate.edu
If preferred as a secondary copy, paper applications may be mailed to:
Karen Johnston, Administrative Coordinator to the University Librarian
Case Library, Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
Colgate University is a highly selective private liberal arts university with a student body of about 2,800 located in Hamilton, NY. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to work in a completely renovated and expanded library and information technology center that includes a learning commons and multi-media production facilities. Colgate is an EO/AA employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the university’s educational mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Project Archivist, Historical Sound Recordings, Yale University
Project Archivist, Historical Sound Recordings
Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-II
Fixed Duration: Approximately 18 months from date of hire, 30-June-2011 end date
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00)
The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit www.library.yale.edu.
Historical Sound Recordings Collection
The purpose of the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings (HSR) is to collect, preserve, and make available for study historical recordings of performers important in the fields of Western classical music, jazz, American musical theater, drama, literature, and history (including oratory). The collection, found by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence C. Witten II with their collection of early vocal recordings devoted to styles and practices of nineteenth-century singing, considered among the finest of such collections, has been extended into other subjects areas mentioned. The recordings in HSR now number over 160,000, in a variety of formats. They document performance practice from the beginning of the recording era (ca. 1890) to the present day. The Collection holds a large library of printed materials and microforms which provide information about composers, performers, and the recording industry and include discographical data useful for locating and dating recordings. The books have been cataloged in Orbis. Staff-accessible finding aids have been prepared for many of the recordings. Beginning in 2006 with generous funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, HSR and sound archives at New York Public Library and Stanford University undertook to provide full-level cataloging of 78-rpm (pre-LP) recordings. For more information on the project, along with links labels cataloged and selected recordings, see Unlocking Historical Sound Recordings.
Position Description
Historical Sound Recordings (HSR) seeks an early career professional with processing experience and knowledge of classical music, jazz, and/or American literature to process selected collections of archival audio, video, and paper materials in HSR. Reporting to the Curator of Historical Sound Recordings, the Archivist will assist with the development of appropriate processing plans for the various collections, and will have primary responsibility for processing identified collections. In addition, the Archivist will supervise an Archives Assistant in processing and related activities, implement standard preservation measures when necessary, and work with the Curator of HSR to provide access to the in-process collections.
PLEASE NOTE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
In consultation with the Curator of Historical Sound Recordings, develops appropriate processing plans for various special collections within HSR. Arranges and describes audio, video, and paper materials from the various collections (approximately 500 linear feet) in accordance with established plans, timetables, and departmental procedures, including implementation of necessary preservation procedures. Prepares finding aids and catalog records for the collections in accordance with departmental guidelines and archival and library standards, using Archivists’ Toolkit and other XML-based encoding tools for finding aids. Supervises the processing and description activities of an Archives Assistant. Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and developments. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or related master’s degree in music, history, or literature. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires two years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.
Formal archival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice. Demonstrated archival processing experience. Familiarity with basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections and audio formats. Familiarity with DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, AACR2, and other data content and structure standards relevant to the archival control of collection materials. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred: Experience directing the efforts of clerical or student workers; Familiarity with Archivists’ Toolkit.
Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 8768BR. Please be sure to reference #8768BR in your cover letter.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian I-II
Fixed Duration: Approximately 18 months from date of hire, 30-June-2011 end date
Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30 – 5:00)
The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit www.library.yale.edu.
Historical Sound Recordings Collection
The purpose of the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings (HSR) is to collect, preserve, and make available for study historical recordings of performers important in the fields of Western classical music, jazz, American musical theater, drama, literature, and history (including oratory). The collection, found by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence C. Witten II with their collection of early vocal recordings devoted to styles and practices of nineteenth-century singing, considered among the finest of such collections, has been extended into other subjects areas mentioned. The recordings in HSR now number over 160,000, in a variety of formats. They document performance practice from the beginning of the recording era (ca. 1890) to the present day. The Collection holds a large library of printed materials and microforms which provide information about composers, performers, and the recording industry and include discographical data useful for locating and dating recordings. The books have been cataloged in Orbis. Staff-accessible finding aids have been prepared for many of the recordings. Beginning in 2006 with generous funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, HSR and sound archives at New York Public Library and Stanford University undertook to provide full-level cataloging of 78-rpm (pre-LP) recordings. For more information on the project, along with links labels cataloged and selected recordings, see Unlocking Historical Sound Recordings.
Position Description
Historical Sound Recordings (HSR) seeks an early career professional with processing experience and knowledge of classical music, jazz, and/or American literature to process selected collections of archival audio, video, and paper materials in HSR. Reporting to the Curator of Historical Sound Recordings, the Archivist will assist with the development of appropriate processing plans for the various collections, and will have primary responsibility for processing identified collections. In addition, the Archivist will supervise an Archives Assistant in processing and related activities, implement standard preservation measures when necessary, and work with the Curator of HSR to provide access to the in-process collections.
PLEASE NOTE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
In consultation with the Curator of Historical Sound Recordings, develops appropriate processing plans for various special collections within HSR. Arranges and describes audio, video, and paper materials from the various collections (approximately 500 linear feet) in accordance with established plans, timetables, and departmental procedures, including implementation of necessary preservation procedures. Prepares finding aids and catalog records for the collections in accordance with departmental guidelines and archival and library standards, using Archivists’ Toolkit and other XML-based encoding tools for finding aids. Supervises the processing and description activities of an Archives Assistant. Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and developments. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.
Qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or related master’s degree in music, history, or literature. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires two years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.
Formal archival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice. Demonstrated archival processing experience. Familiarity with basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections and audio formats. Familiarity with DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, AACR2, and other data content and structure standards relevant to the archival control of collection materials. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred: Experience directing the efforts of clerical or student workers; Familiarity with Archivists’ Toolkit.
Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 8768BR. Please be sure to reference #8768BR in your cover letter.
Background Check Requirements
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Head of Archives and Special Collections, SUNY Fredonia
Head of Archives and Special Collections
Daniel A. Reed Library
State University of New York at Fredonia
The Daniel A. Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia seeks a dynamic, experienced and creative archivist to administer and promote the library’s Special Collections and University Archives. The Fredonia archive contains publications, papers, and memorabilia related to the history of SUNY Fredonia. Special Collections include the Stefan Zweig Collection, the Holland Land Company Collection, the Seneca/Iroquois Nation Collection, the Sigurd Rascher Saxophone Collection, the Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Wastes Collection and the Local History Collection.
The successful candidate will develop exhibits and programs; engage in outreach locally, regionally, and nationally; develop strategies for active donor and financial support; write and manage grants; provide service and instruction to students, faculty and others; develop and implement programs for the creation of digital archives and automated access; prepare finding aids and inventories; supervise, train, and evaluate staff, student assistants and interns.
The archivist reports to the University Librarian. Duties include the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for the arrangement, description, preservation, development, and accessibility of the collections. Work schedules will include some evening and weekend hours.
Part of the State University of New York, SUNY Fredonia is a selective, primarily residential undergraduate institution. It is located in a beautiful region of Western New York near Lake Erie, about 45 miles southwest of Buffalo.
SUNY Fredonia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We actively seek and encourage applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science; at least three years of professional experience in an archival setting; in-depth knowledge of archival principles and practices; experience with automated library and archival systems and electronic formats in an archival setting; experience with digitization of archival materials; demonstrated ability to use a variety of computer applications; strong communication and interpersonal skills; public services orientation; a record of professional involvement and scholarship; demonstrated success in grant writing; and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students in a collegial and diverse environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A second Master’s Degree in History or Museum Studies or Anthropology, with a concentration in archives; experience creating and maintaining local history collections; and experience working with local history organizations; Academy of Certified Archivists certification.
This is a twelve month position with a faculty appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.
Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates please use SUNY Fredonia’s home page and find posting in the People Admin area of Human Resources.
Mary Lou DeWolf
Secretary 1
Daniel A. Reed Library
SUNY Fredonia
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
716.673.3181
Fax: 716.673.3185
MaryLou.Dewolf@fredonia.edu\
Daniel A. Reed Library
State University of New York at Fredonia
The Daniel A. Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia seeks a dynamic, experienced and creative archivist to administer and promote the library’s Special Collections and University Archives. The Fredonia archive contains publications, papers, and memorabilia related to the history of SUNY Fredonia. Special Collections include the Stefan Zweig Collection, the Holland Land Company Collection, the Seneca/Iroquois Nation Collection, the Sigurd Rascher Saxophone Collection, the Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Wastes Collection and the Local History Collection.
The successful candidate will develop exhibits and programs; engage in outreach locally, regionally, and nationally; develop strategies for active donor and financial support; write and manage grants; provide service and instruction to students, faculty and others; develop and implement programs for the creation of digital archives and automated access; prepare finding aids and inventories; supervise, train, and evaluate staff, student assistants and interns.
The archivist reports to the University Librarian. Duties include the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for the arrangement, description, preservation, development, and accessibility of the collections. Work schedules will include some evening and weekend hours.
Part of the State University of New York, SUNY Fredonia is a selective, primarily residential undergraduate institution. It is located in a beautiful region of Western New York near Lake Erie, about 45 miles southwest of Buffalo.
SUNY Fredonia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We actively seek and encourage applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science; at least three years of professional experience in an archival setting; in-depth knowledge of archival principles and practices; experience with automated library and archival systems and electronic formats in an archival setting; experience with digitization of archival materials; demonstrated ability to use a variety of computer applications; strong communication and interpersonal skills; public services orientation; a record of professional involvement and scholarship; demonstrated success in grant writing; and proven ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students in a collegial and diverse environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A second Master’s Degree in History or Museum Studies or Anthropology, with a concentration in archives; experience creating and maintaining local history collections; and experience working with local history organizations; Academy of Certified Archivists certification.
This is a twelve month position with a faculty appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.
Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates please use SUNY Fredonia’s home page and find posting in the People Admin area of Human Resources.
Mary Lou DeWolf
Secretary 1
Daniel A. Reed Library
SUNY Fredonia
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
716.673.3181
Fax: 716.673.3185
MaryLou.Dewolf@fredonia.edu\
CFP Conference on Intellectual Property, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
Call for papers: Conference on Intellectual Property, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
April 30-May 1, 2010; (cfp deadline: Feb. 5, 2010)
Iona College announces the Second Conference on Intellectual Property to be held at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, April 30 – May 1, 2010. The keynote address will be presented by James Boyle.*
In our second year, the Conference on Intellectual Property will continue to explore intellectual property in a cross-disciplinary context. What is it, how has it evolved as a concept, and in what ways do we feel its practical and theoretical impact upon academic, economic, legal and technological fields? From plagiarism, to patent law, to the Creative Commons and beyond, the conference is sure to offer a remarkable breadth and depth of insights and approaches to what may well be the defining issue of our time. Come join the conversation!
Selected essays will be published in a proposed collection for a peer-reviewed press.
500-word Papers/Panel abstracts or complete papers should be submitted by February 5th, 2010 to Shannon Donlon at sdonlon@iona.edu Questions can be directed to Dr. Amy Stackhouse at: astackhouse@iona.edu
2010 Conference Information will soon be available at: www.iona.edu/cip
*James Boyle is William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law at Duke Law School and co-founder of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain. He is the author of The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind and Shamans, Software and Spleens: Law and the Construction of the Information Society. He writes widely on issues of intellectual property, internet regulation and legal theory. He was one of the founding board members of Creative Commons (http://www.creativecommons.org/), which works to facilitate the free availability of art, scholarship, and cultural materials by developing innovative, machine-readable licenses that individuals and institutions can attach to their work. He served as a board member from 2002 until 2009, the last year as Chairman of the board. He was also a co-founder of Science Commons (www.sciencecommons.org), which aims to expand the Creative Commons mission into the realm of scientific and technical data, and of ccLearn learn.creativecommons.org, which works to promote the development and use of open educational resources. Professor Boyle is also a member of the academic advisory boards of the Electronic Privacy and Information Center (http://www.epic.org/), the Connexions (cnx.rice.edu) open-source courseware project, and of Public Knowledge (http://www.publicknowledge.org/). In addition, he continues to write an online column for the Financial Times' New Economy Policy Forum (news.ft.com/comment/columnists/neweconomy).
April 30-May 1, 2010; (cfp deadline: Feb. 5, 2010)
Iona College announces the Second Conference on Intellectual Property to be held at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, April 30 – May 1, 2010. The keynote address will be presented by James Boyle.*
In our second year, the Conference on Intellectual Property will continue to explore intellectual property in a cross-disciplinary context. What is it, how has it evolved as a concept, and in what ways do we feel its practical and theoretical impact upon academic, economic, legal and technological fields? From plagiarism, to patent law, to the Creative Commons and beyond, the conference is sure to offer a remarkable breadth and depth of insights and approaches to what may well be the defining issue of our time. Come join the conversation!
Selected essays will be published in a proposed collection for a peer-reviewed press.
500-word Papers/Panel abstracts or complete papers should be submitted by February 5th, 2010 to Shannon Donlon at sdonlon@iona.edu Questions can be directed to Dr. Amy Stackhouse at: astackhouse@iona.edu
2010 Conference Information will soon be available at: www.iona.edu/cip
*James Boyle is William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law at Duke Law School and co-founder of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain. He is the author of The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind and Shamans, Software and Spleens: Law and the Construction of the Information Society. He writes widely on issues of intellectual property, internet regulation and legal theory. He was one of the founding board members of Creative Commons (http://www.creativecommons.org/), which works to facilitate the free availability of art, scholarship, and cultural materials by developing innovative, machine-readable licenses that individuals and institutions can attach to their work. He served as a board member from 2002 until 2009, the last year as Chairman of the board. He was also a co-founder of Science Commons (www.sciencecommons.org), which aims to expand the Creative Commons mission into the realm of scientific and technical data, and of ccLearn learn.creativecommons.org, which works to promote the development and use of open educational resources. Professor Boyle is also a member of the academic advisory boards of the Electronic Privacy and Information Center (http://www.epic.org/), the Connexions (cnx.rice.edu) open-source courseware project, and of Public Knowledge (http://www.publicknowledge.org/). In addition, he continues to write an online column for the Financial Times' New Economy Policy Forum (news.ft.com/comment/columnists/neweconomy).
Preservation Workshop at NEDCC - Spring 2010 - Save the Dates
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY FOR
NEDCC's 2010 SPRING PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SERIES
One-day workshops held at the Northeast Document Conservation Center
(NEDCC) in Andover, Massachusetts
PRESERVATION OF SCRAPBOOKS March 9, 2010
BASIC PAPER REPAIR March 10, 2010
PRESERVATION OF OVERSIZE MATERIALS March 11, 2010
METADATA BASICS March 16, 2010
DISASTER PLANNING WITH DPLAN LITE (at Merrimack College campus)
March 17, 2010
TESTING YOUR DISASTER PLAN March 18, 2010
FUND RAISING AND GRANT WRITING March 24, 2010
COST: $150 per workshop
($130 each if you register for 2 or more workshops)
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Donia Conn, dconn@nedcc.org (978) 470-1010 ext. 220
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Northeast Document Conservation Center,
visit: www.nedcc.org
SAVE A TREE / STAY INFORMED
Join NEDCC's E-Announcement list to receive updates on the Center's
educational programs, grant opportunity reminders, and other
preservation news.
To view an example of a recent E-Announcement:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/globestory.html
To join, visit www.nedcc.org and click on the green sign-up button.
NEDCC's 2010 SPRING PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SERIES
One-day workshops held at the Northeast Document Conservation Center
(NEDCC) in Andover, Massachusetts
PRESERVATION OF SCRAPBOOKS March 9, 2010
BASIC PAPER REPAIR March 10, 2010
PRESERVATION OF OVERSIZE MATERIALS March 11, 2010
METADATA BASICS March 16, 2010
DISASTER PLANNING WITH DPLAN LITE (at Merrimack College campus)
March 17, 2010
TESTING YOUR DISASTER PLAN March 18, 2010
FUND RAISING AND GRANT WRITING March 24, 2010
COST: $150 per workshop
($130 each if you register for 2 or more workshops)
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Donia Conn, dconn@nedcc.org (978) 470-1010 ext. 220
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Northeast Document Conservation Center,
visit: www.nedcc.org
SAVE A TREE / STAY INFORMED
Join NEDCC's E-Announcement list to receive updates on the Center's
educational programs, grant opportunity reminders, and other
preservation news.
To view an example of a recent E-Announcement:
http://www.nedcc.org/eblasts/globestory.html
To join, visit www.nedcc.org and click on the green sign-up button.
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