[Libs-Or] Position Announcement - Oregon Multicultural Librarian - OSU Archives

[Jane Nichols]

Please excuse any cross-postings. 



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Oregon
Multicultural Librarian, Assistant Professor, University Archives, Oregon State
University Libraries

 

OSU Libraries invites applications  for the position of
Oregon Multicultural Librarian, a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure track
faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  

 

The Oregon Multicultural Librarian plays the lead role in
collaborative collection development of the Oregon Multicultural Archives
(OMA), one of the Libraries’ key special initiatives.  The OM librarian is
a member of the University Archives unit within the University Libraries. 
The University Archives’ primary function is to develop the University’s
historical records program through the acquisition, arrangement and
description, preservation, digitization and display of university records,
faculty papers and other OSU related collections.  The University Archives
also collects and makes available historical materials pertaining to natural
resources, especially forestry, and documents the lives and activities of
cultural and ethnic groups in Oregon.  The Oregon Multicultural Archives
comprehensively acquires, preserves, and makes available collections
documenting the African American, Asian American, Latino/a and Native American
communities of Oregon.  The OMA’s diverse collections reflect how these
communities have contributed to the identity of the state of Oregon and advance
scholarship in ethnic studies and diversity both on the Oregon State University
campus as well as on a state and regional level.  

 

Working with Oregon’s cultural and ethnic communities, such
as the Urban League of Portland and Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes,
the OM librarian will work to strengthen the OMA holdings while expanding its
digital presence.  Outreach to OSU faculty, students, alumni and
organizations is also a key component of this position, supporting university
wide efforts to emphasize diversity, cross-cultural literacy, and community
engagement.  Reporting to the University Archivist, the OM librarian
position actively participates in research, creative professional activities,
and professional service.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

·        
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school
or foreign equivalent; or M.A. in History with a minimum of 12 credit hours in
archives administration.

·        
Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and
concepts, including metadata schemes used in the development of finding aids in
archival collections, such as Encoded Archival Description, Dublin Core and
MARC.

·        
Ability to work with a broad range of
researchers in the use and appropriate handling of archival materials.

·        
Demonstrated knowledge of the preservation of
fragile materials.

·        
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·        
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and
enhancing diversity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

·        
One to two years of professional work experience
in a special collection or archival unit with a focus on cultural and ethnic
collections.

·        
Experience working on digital library team
projects.

·        
Fluency in reading, writing and speaking
Spanish.

·        
Previous supervisory experience.

Salary range for this position is $42,000-$52,000 depending
on education and experience.

 

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing
diversity is a required qualification.

 

Please visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs
to read the full position description and to submit your cover letter and vita,
including three references with complete contact information.  Apply to
posting #0005583.  For full consideration submit documents by Friday, May
28, 2010.  OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a policy of being responsive to
dual-career needs.

 

For questions about this position, please contact Jane
Nichols, Search Committee Chair, at 541-737-7269 or jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu. 

 

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Jane
Nichols 

Social
Sciences/Humanities Librarian 

Oregon
State University Libraries 

121
The Valley Library 

Corvallis,
OR 97331-3411 

tel:
541.737.7269 / fax: 541.737.8224 

jane.nichols at oregonstate.edu


IM: vlibjane (aim, meebo)

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