Head of Special Collections and Archives

Description

Clemson Libraries seeks a dynamic, service-oriented, and collaborative Head of Special Collections and Archives (SC&A) to provide leadership and expertise at Clemson Libraries. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position and works under the direction of the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery.

The Special Collections and Archives Department includes university archives, manuscripts, artifacts, rare books, digital archives, and records management. The Head of Special Collections and Archives will be responsible for growing the collections, expanding access to Clemson’s unique resources, securing the preservation of materials, and enhancing in-person service and outreach activities. SC&A is currently building regional and nationally recognized collections in agriculture, architecture, athletics, military history, textile history, and Black life in the Upstate. The department and the Libraries are dedicated to expanding the presence and influence of historically marginalized individuals in our collections, documenting their stories, and preserving their rich histories.

This position sets the vision for the department, leads efforts in the procurement of new collections and provides oversight for the internal collections processing work of the Archives. The incumbent oversees reference and instruction efforts within the Special Collections and Archives Department, and collaborates with library colleagues, campus partners, and the Office of Development to expand and improve access to and utilization of Clemson’s special collections. Clemson Libraries recently underwent a reorganization, and the incumbent will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the department.

Qualified candidates must have an ALA-accredited graduate degree in librarianship or a relevant accredited graduate degree in another scholarly field as deemed appropriate by the Libraries. They must also have a minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience in special collections, university archives, or records management, along with previous management and strategic planning experience.

The ideal candidate would have experience managing a special collections and/or archives unit or department in an academic or research library, possess a second master’s degree in a related field, and be a Certified Archivist or Certified Records Manager.

The position is offering a minimum salary of $80,000 based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Various medical plans, dental plans, and retirement plans are available. 18 days annual leave, 15 days sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and liberal professional development leave are provided. Library faculty receive an individual stipend for travel or other professional development activity.

To view the full position description and to apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/122292.