Assistant Director of South Caroliniana Library Job at University of South Carol
University of South Carolina, Union, NJ, United States, 07083
Assistant Director of South Caroliniana Library
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Posting Summary
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Posting Number
Posting Number FAC00096PO25
Advertised Title
Advertised Title Assistant Director of South Caroliniana Library
Campus
Campus Columbia
College/Division
College/Division University Libraries
Department
Department LIBR South Caroliniana Library
Advertised Salary Range
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
Basis 12 months
Work County
Job Search Category
Job Search Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00096PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Director of South Caroliniana Library Campus Columbia College/Division University Libraries Department LIBR South Caroliniana Library Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary University of South Carolina Libraries is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable special collections librarian and supervisor to develop and curate important collections related to South Carolina history and lead a strong team of collection curators.
The Assistant Director of South Caroliniana Library plays a vital role in the growth and development of one of the South’s leading repositories of manuscripts, photographs, maps, newspapers, oral histories, and books related to southern history and culture. The Assistant Director will lead an experienced curatorial team, seek out new archival collections and published materials in accordance with the collection development policy, liaise with donors and ensure they receive appropriate paperwork in a timely manner, advise user services staff and the instruction and outreach librarian regarding reference questions, exhibitions, and LibGuides as needed, and consult with Head of Processing and Published Materials cataloger to set priorities and advise on collection arrangement and description. As a member of the faculty, the Assistant Director will also engage in professional development, professional and university service, and scholarship.
Required Education and Experience Required Education and Experience:
- A Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA -accredited institution; a combination of another appropriate graduate degree, training, and experience will be given equal consideration.
- At least three years of experience in management/supervision
- Sound judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures
- Strong knowledge of information organization standards and practices, including current cataloging and archival processing standards.
- Ability to plan and organize work activities to prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals
- Effective and clear communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong background in American history, and South Carolina history in particular
- Prior experience in donor relations and collection development.
- Prior demonstrated experience of innovative approaches to archival collection management.
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