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Subject: Wellesley College Library - Preservation and
CollectionManagement Specialist
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:25:30 -0500

Wellesley College Library, Wellesley, MA
Preservation and Collection Management Specialist

As a member of the Library Collection Management Group, the Preservation
Specialist draws upon direct experience with the full range of practices
that build and manage the Library's collections to provide leadership
for
the Library's well-established preservation program. Plans, coordinates
and implements effective preservation programs for both general and
special collections (including the College Archives). Works with all
Library groups to provide training, guidance, analysis and coordination
of
the Library's collection security, maintenance, preservation treatment
and
disaster-response efforts.   Collaborates closely with the Sr. Library
Associate/Conservation to integrate preservation goals and developments
into the processes of the Library's state-of-the-art conservation
facility. Provides guidance in the application of emerging technologies,
including digital preservation, to local preservation problems. Also
serves as a subject specialist with responsibility for selecting
materials
in all formats for specific subject areas. Acts as the Library's primary
contact with students and faculty in related departments and programs to
ensure their basic library information and research needs are sustained
through local or remote resources.

Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS or other advanced academic degree, and
3-5 years of experience in academic libraries, with a minimum of 2 years
in preservation administration. Training and experience in library
preservation required; knowledge of best practice in the care and
treatment of large paper-based collections as well as non-print
resources.
  Exceptional communication, group and analytical skills, ability to
work
independently and in a collaborative group environment; demonstrated
interest in developing and delivering innovative user-focused services;
academic background in the humanities preferred; reading knowledge of
one
or more languages helpful.

About Wellesley College Library: With a collection that dates from the
founding of the College (1875), the Wellesley College Library has
extraordinarily rich research resources. Composed of a main library and
branches for science, astronomy, art and music, the collection numbers
1.3
million items in a wide range of formats. The College Archives is
located
within the main library, as is Special Collections with its focus on
rare
books, fine printing and artists' books. Stewardship of these resources
is
an institutional priority, with support for preservation activities
provided by endowed funds that are directed specifically to this
purpose.
A preservation program has been in place for many years; a
state-of-the-art conservation facility opened in 1999. As the
Information
Services Division, library and technology staff together deliver a wide
variety of high-quality services to support the educational mission of
the
College. The library was awarded the first "Excellence in Academic
Libraries" award for 4-year colleges by ACRL in 2000.

 Please visit our website at: www.wellesley.edu/Library