Special Collections Librarian, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

Posted July 1, 2021

Description:

Are you a highly motivated, collaborative, inclusive, and enthusiastic librarian who enjoys working with manuscript collections, objects, and rare books?

Do you love processing manuscript collections and teaching students how to engage with primary resources?

We want you to join our Special Collections team, based at the Portland campus of USM! The Librarian values an innovative student-centered approach to providing public services and research consultations with a special focus on Special Collections’ role in instruction and outreach to the university and community. The position provides technical services for Special Collections, which consists of rare book collections and manuscript collections documenting the University as well as the African American, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities in Maine.  Duties include processing manuscript collections, the University Archives, and overseeing print cataloging/processing. The Librarian works as part of a close-knit team to promote and publicize Special Collections offerings, overall goals, and projects. The Librarian will be responsible for LibGuides associated with their liaison area and resource guides to department materials as needed. The incumbent is expected to be professionally curious and engaged on campus, within the library community, and the consortiums in which USM Libraries participate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library Science program or equivalent graduate program.
• Demonstrated awareness of using primary resources in teaching, learning, and in the curriculum.
• Experience in reference and/or other public services.
• One year or more of manuscript processing experience in an integrated online library system or a minimum of two years’ experience in special collections or archives management.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Pay & Benefits

Starting salary range of $44,000 – $47,000 plus a highly competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, & Sick), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Waiver Program for Employee & Dependents, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

How to Apply:

To read the full job description and apply, visit: https://usm.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=68956&job=special-collections-librarian