Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives

Description

The UMKC University Libraries are seeking an experienced leader to serve as our Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives (LSCUA). The Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives is responsible for providing direction and setting priorities for a wide variety of departmental work related to managing access, public use, processing, preservation, and maintenance of collections, and supervising faculty and staff. The Head of LaBudde Special Collections and University Archives actively manages departmental workflows and contributes to establishing priorities and policies within both the department and division. In addition to these responsibilities, the position monitors trends and developments in rare book and archives management and recommends appropriate adoption and implementation of new technologies and methods for acquisition, access, and preservation.  This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment, has supervisory responsibilities, and reports to the Associate Dean of Special Collections & Archives. 

Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications, and the anticipated hiring range for this position is $62,500-$80,000. UMKC offers an excellent retirement/benefits package. 

View details about an informational webinar, the full posting, and application instructions at https://library.umkc.edu/jobs/labudde-university-archives-head 

Applications received by 11:50pm CST on Monday, May 27, 2024, will be given priority consideration.