Historical Librarian and Archivist. Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL)
A
unique opportunity exists at the Health Sciences and Human Services
Library (HS/HSL),
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Reporting to the Associate
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the Health
Sciences and Human Services Library the Historical Collections Librarian
and Archivist develops, curates, and oversees
the historical collections of the founding library of the University
System of Maryland. These collections reflect the history, heritage, and
growth of the schools and disciplines of the University of Maryland,
Baltimore, including the Health Sciences and
Human Services Library. It is crucial for the incumbent to have a sense
of, and respect for, the historical heritage of the institution,
working with old documentation, print and digital collections, and
recognizing the history of the institution as living,
vital, and being created daily. This faculty librarian understands the
merits of old items as originals, or reborn converted digitals, keeping
the past alive into the future through constituent outreach and the use
of new technologies and new formats. The
successful candidate will understand and accept a role as the “face” of
the HS/HSL, reaching out to university and extramural researchers
interested in the history of the institution.
This
is a permanent status-eligible full-time, non-tenure track faculty
position at a rank
of Librarian I or II. Librarians are expected to progress successfully
along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as
members of the library’s faculty. For more information see the
University’s “Criteria and Procedures Relating
to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library
Faculty”:
http://cf.umaryland.edu/
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Outreach to, and nurturing of relationships with the various schools, units, and alumni associations.
- Providing historical reference and genealogical support to university administration, fund raisers, individual researchers, public relations staff, alumni, other organizations, locally and around the world.
- Presentations, as needed and requested, advancing the strategic priorities of the HS/HSL related to historical and special collections.
-
Maintenance of the Historical/Special Collections web
pages (http://www.hshsl.umaryland.
edu/resources/historical/). - Maintaining and growing the UMB Alumni database.
- Collaborating with the UMB Digital Archives team to assist in the Identification, collection, and curation of contemporary documents judged to be of historical significance for the archive of the history of the HS/HSL and UMB.
- Identifying historical resources (pre-1945) for digitization and inclusion in the UMB Digital Archive.
- Service on the HS/HSL’s Exhibits, Displays, and Promotions Committee.
- Participating actively on university committees related to the history of UMB.
- Maintaining relevant professional affiliations and pursuing research and professional development activities.
REQUIRED:
- ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree.
- Specialization or experience in archives or historical collections.
- Three to five years’ experience in an academic library or relevant coursework supportive of the position duties.
- Experience with handling, storing, and managing historical and rare books; conversant with and knowledgeable about developments in the history of books and printing
- Outstanding research and detective skills, curiosity, and the ability to focus and dig deep for answers in esoteric and specialized resources
- Experience with historical reference resources such as Garrison’s History of Medicine and Morton’s Medical Bibliography.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of new archival and digital technologies for the preservation and dissemination of historic content.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED:
- An undergraduate degree or comparable background in biological or health sciences
- Experience and knowledge of historical developments, particularly in medicine and related fields.
- Experience with scanners and other preservation technologies.
- Working knowledge of a major European language such as Latin, German, French, or Spanish.
- Experience creating exhibits and displays.
- Experience with grant-writing and extramural funding.
- Evidence of professional and scholarly activities.
APPLICATIONS:
Application
materials must include a CV/resume; cover letter which includes the
source of advertisement; 3 references including names, addresses, and
phone numbers; and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I
verify that my CV is current and accurate” - does
not need to be notarized). Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by
September 22, 2017. Interested applicants should apply using the following link:
http://bit.ly/HistLib.
MINIMUM SALARY:
$60,000 commensurate
with experience
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental
plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days
and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and
dependent children, may receive tuition remission for
most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.
ENVIRONMENT:
The
University
of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown Baltimore,
blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, and the Inner
Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Forty-five miles north of
Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding
metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators
offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art
collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras. The city has
easy access to public transportation systems, superior
health care systems, and renowned university and educational resources.
The HS/HSL is one of the
largest health sciences libraries in the United States with a
track-record of user-centered innovative services and programs.
Fifty-five FTE employees including 25 faculty librarians staff the
library. Our
attractive and vibrant facility, which opened in 1998, serves as a hub
for collaboration and learning with resources, programs and tools that
promote discovery, creativity, and innovation. The HS/HSL has 45 group
study rooms, three computer classrooms, an
Innovation Space, a presentation and production studio, an art gallery,
and multiple technology-enhanced meeting spaces. Through the HS/HSL’s
website (www.hshsl.umaryland.edu),
the UMB community has access to a
full range of resources and services. The HS/HSL serves the schools
of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate
School. The HS/HSL also serves as the headquarters for the National
Network of Libraries of Medicine’s Southeastern/Atlantic
Region.
The
Library
supports the 6300 students, and over 7200 faculty and staff members on
UMB's 71-acre research and technology complex consisting of 67 buildings
including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of
Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. UMB's
professional and graduate schools comprise a dental school, graduate
school, and schools of law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social
work. More details about the UMB can be found at
http://www.umaryland.edu/.