Job Opening Title:
Head of Special Collections
Name of Employer:
Butler University Libraries
Job Site Location (City, State) :
Indianapolis, Indiana
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and information science, archival science or related field
Years of experience required:
Five years of professional experience with evidence of progressively increasing leadership in special collections, archives, public libraries, museums or related fields
Salary Range:
$70,500-$83,000
Job Opening URL:
https://careers.butler.edu/en-us/job/495224/head-of-special-collections-library
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Butler University seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as our next Head of Special Collections. The successful candidate will take the lead in arrangement, description, and management of the unique resources currently in our collections; coordinate strategic growth of our digital collections in an evolving digital asset management ecosystem; engage in outreach and advocacy activities that expand collections as appropriate; and supervise and participate in archival instruction that encourages curricular and scholarly use of special collections material. The department is home to over 350 collections, such as William F. Charters South Seas, Etheridge Knight, Eliza Blaker, Sigma Gamma Rho, Butler University Buildings and Grounds, Butler University Athletics and more. The person in this position will assist in library leadership by developing policies, participating in organizational planning, and providing effective management of staff.
Requested Materials
Applicants for the position should submit:
• a letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• statement of teaching philosophy
• the names and contact information for three professional references
Applications close: Open until filled, screening of applications will begin after October 25, 2024. Please apply through the job portal at the URL at careers.butler.edu
Projected start date: flexible; ideally in March 2025
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