Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Dominican University)

Dominican University’s Rebecca Crown Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The successful candidate works both independently and collaboratively to manage the Archives and Special Collections unit of the Crown Library, including acquisitions; collection maintenance, technical services (as required), reference, outreach, policy creation and instruction. As the Library’s primary expert in Archives management and the history of Dominican University, provides specialized assistance in these subject areas and promotes library services. Creates finding aids, conducts collection inventories and maintains the Special Collections website and oversees copyright permissions. Ad-hoc preservation officer for the library. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of a server dedicated to online journal management, the migrating and archiving of content and liaison to journal editors. Maintains digital archives and participates in the planning and implementation of other library digital projects and initiatives. Hires, supervises and trains students and interns and volunteers. Responsibilities also include providing reference service, conducting relevant instruction sessions, and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a tenure-track faculty position. For more information on this position, requirements and application process, go to http://www.dom.edu/library/leo.html.