| Position Title: | Curator of Special Collections and Head, W.D Jordan Special Collections and Music Library |
| Institution: | Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario |
| General Information: | Queen's University Library seeks an energetic, innovative and service-oriented librarian to assume the position of Curator and Head of the W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library. Reporting to an Associate University Librarian, the Head provides leadership and vision in the planning, development and delivery of high quality services and collections for users of Special Collections, the School of Music and the broader community. The Head fosters a collegial and productive environment for staff, ensuring that user-centred services meet the needs of the Library's diverse user communities. The Head consults and collaborates with other units within Queen's University Library and participates in the Library's team-based organization and decision-making processes. |
| Responsibilities: | As Curator, the incumbent oversees the collection, organization, maintenance, preservation and promotion of the special collections held in the Jordan Library; provides reference, instruction, promotion and outreach services; collaborates with others in the development of digitization projects; liaises with current and potential donors and assumes a leadership role in fund development activities relating to Special Collections. The Curator directs the library's conservation programme, advises on policies and procedures and promotes the greater awareness of the critical conservation issues and practices within the library. |
| Qualifications: | An ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent with a strong academic background in the humanities (preferably with an advanced degree); reading knowledge of French. Familiarity with Canadian, British and European literature, history and music disciplines is an asset. Experience in developing special collections; demonstrated familiarity with rare book practices and the antiquarian book trade; familiarity with print and electronic resources that support the collections; knowledge of issues, trends, principles and practices in special collections including collection security, conservation techniques, digitization initiatives, preservation issues and applications; success with gifts, donor-relations and fund-raising is an asset; demonstrated collaborative, innovative, proactive and facilitative leadership skills; ability to mentor, coach and motivate staff; creative problem-solving skills; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Library and with other campus partners; a commitment to developing an environment that supports the creation of a learning organization and the ability to work productively in a team-based environment are required. |
| Environment: | The W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library, located
in the Douglas Library building, provides services and collections
for users of Special Collections, the School of Music and the broader
community. In addition, the Library's conservation services are
provided by staff in this unit.
Queen's University Library comprises six major libraries in well-equipped facilities. It serves the teaching and research needs of a user community of approximately 18,000 students and 800 faculty with research collections exceeding 7 million items, access to more than 25,900 electronic journals and more than 570 databases, a staff of 149 and a budget exceeding $17 million. A team-based organization, based on the goals of a learning organization, was introduced in 1999 to encourage innovation and flexibility in meeting the service needs of the Library's users. |
| Salary, Rank & Benefits: | Librarians are members of the Faculty Association and terms and conditions of work are governed by the collective agreement between the Association and the University which is posted at http://www.qufa.ca. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. (2007/08 minimum salary for an Associate Librarian is $60,478.). This is a five-year renewable appointment as Head, W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library and a continuing track librarian appointment. The position carries an annual administrative stipend of $2,500.00. |
| Deadline: | Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning March 19, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Application: | A letter of application outlining your suitability for this position,
accompanied by a curriculum vita and the names of three referees,
one of whom is a current or recent supervisor, should be sent to:
Barbara Teatero, Associate University Librarian The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. For a complete position guide: http://library.queensu.ca/libdocs/posguide_jordan2007head.pdf |
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