We are looking for someone to provide leadership and expertise in rethinking focus of the collection and someone with a service perspective consistent with today's information-intensive environment. Knowledge of preservation practices, budget analysis, staff development, and how information technologies will transform utilization of the scholarly record are integral to this position. The Curator reports to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, serves as a member of the Library's management team, serves on relevant professional committees, actively participates in fund-raising programs, and teaches segments of selective courses. The individual must exhibit understanding of the relevance of historical collections to the academic mission of the institution and the value of such collections and services to scholarship beyond the University. A Master's degree is required in either the History of Science or Library Science.
Salary is commensurate with background, knowledge, and experience.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter addressing interests in this position along with current vitae and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references who can best address applicant's knowledge and skills. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applications must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.