[Michlib-l] Head-Special Collections, University of California Santa Barbara-Closes November 9!

[Jobeth Bradbury]

HEAD-SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

University of California-Santa Barbara

Embrace scholarly exploration, collaboration and intellectual engagement
working with a team of professionals dedicated to diversity, integrity, and
innovation as the Head of Special Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library. The
University of California, Santa Barbara <http://www.ucsb.edu/> , one of ten
campuses of the University of California system, seeks an experienced,
forward-looking, and engaging leader-scholar for the position of Head,
Special Research Collections. The successful candidate will guide the
Department through its continuing evolution into a dynamic and innovative
resource serving diverse and changing scholar needs and interests. The Head
will articulate a vision and strategic direction that promotes the
visibility, accessibility, and impact of nationally and internationally
recognized primary research collections, expert services, facilitate
collaboration of relevant initiatives and programs, develop fundraising
strategies, and integrate the treasures of the Department into teaching,
research, and learning at the University. In addition, The Head of SRC will
have the opportunity to participate in the planning, design, and furnishing
of the new 2015 three story addition <http://www.library.ucsb.edu/building>
. He/she will have the responsibility for envisioning, defining and
initiating services, showcasing prominent collections, and offering special
programs, exhibitions, etc. in this new state of the art facility.

The Department of Special Research Collections
<http://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections>  acquires, maintains,
preserves, and ensures accessibility of its most valuable, rare and unique
materials. The collection includes approximately 250,000 volumes, 16,000
linear feet of manuscripts, 100,000 photographs and 200,000+ early sound
recordings. Named collections are the Wyles Collection of nineteenth and
twentieth century American History, the American Religions Collection, the
Performing Arts Collections, the California Ethnic and Multicultural
Archives, and the Humanistic Psychology Archives. The Department of Special
Research Collections also serves as the University Archive.

Responsibilities. The Head of Special Research Collections reports to the
AUL for Research and Scholar Services and is responsible for the
administration, planning, and management of the department personnel,
resources, services, and operations. The incumbent has leadership and
administrative responsibility for collection development, budgeting
(including endowments, gifts, grant-funded projects), security and
preservation, digitization projects, public relations, and fundraising
activities. The Head establishes and sustains faculty and researcher
relationships and is responsible for strategic and effective collection
development, maintenance and preservation of collections, overall collection
policies and works to ensure materials are discoverable, accessible and used
by clientele. 

The Head also works closely with University Librarian, other library
administrators, Library Development Officer, faculty and professional
colleagues to identify new sources and contacts for enhancing funds and
collections, initiates and writes proposals, and provides stewardship for
existing gifts and awards. In addition, the Head will work with others to
organize and manage special events and exhibits and establish partnerships
with campus departments, museums, UC system wide Special Collections
Departments, and units within the library to maximize support and increase
visibility of the collections.

Required Qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLIS or Masters in
Archival Studies, an advanced degree in a relevant subject area or a
substantial record of research and scholarship, and demonstrated experience
in special collections or archives. The successful candidate will have
superior leadership skills including demonstrated management and supervisory
experience with success in leading, guiding, and fostering a dynamic
workplace environment; ability to articulate a vision, set priorities,
organizational goals, and introduce and manage change; and the ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus scholars,
officials, UC colleagues, dealers, vendors, staff, and library supporters.
The new Head will show a strong commitment to excellence in public service
and a commitment to serving diverse users including faculty, students,
researchers, community users, and visiting scholars. An understanding of
emerging technologies, key issues and trends in archives and special
collections is also a vital quality of the selected candidate. Other
essential attributes are demonstrated success in cultivating donor
relationships; a record of achievement in obtaining grants, gifts, or
awards; the ability to organize, publicize, and promote a variety of events
for the Department of Special Research Collections; and excellent oral,
written and interpersonal communication skills.   

Preferred qualifications include certification by the Academy of Certified
Archivists; strong success in building outstanding special collections;
demonstrated working knowledge of the rare book and manuscripts trade and
familiarity with the principles and methods of conservation, preservation,
and security of materials; experience working with curators, technical
services, digital processing, and knowledge of copyright law. Excellent
analytical, creative problem solving skills, and ability to exercise sound
judgment; budget and resource allocations experience; and a record of active
and continuous participation in professional associations are also
desirable. 

Compensation. The position offers a starting salary range of $73,238 to
$116,220 and an attractive benefits package
<http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/welcome> .

 

For additional information on the Library, the University and the region,
please visit UCLinks <http://www.gossagesager.com/ucsantabarbaralinks.htm> .

 

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager
Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html>  via email or phone.
To start the application process, send an in-depth cover letter and your
curriculum vitae as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com>  or Jobeth Bradbury
<mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com>  on or before the closing date of
November 9, 2014. Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on
successful completion of a background check. The Library is especially
interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

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