The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Special Collections and Archives at James Branch Cabell Library.

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services, the Head, Special Collections and Archives leads a dynamic department responsible for acquiring, preserving, digitizing, and curating rare books, manuscript collections, university archives, the internationally recognized Comic Arts Collection, and the Archives of the New Dominion oral history and digital initiatives program. The position oversees three classified staff members, one faculty librarian, and student assistants.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science, or advanced degree in archival administration or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience in special collections and archives, including stewardship of born-digital and digitized archival materials.
• Knowledge of archival standards (EAD, DACS, MARC, Dublin Core, METS/MODS) and digital preservation workflows.

Salary & Application: Salary not less than $65,000 annually with comprehensive faculty benefits. Review of applications begins May 2, 2011. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Pamela H. Fraga, Assistant to the University Librarian, VCU Libraries, 901 Park Avenue, PO Box 842033, Richmond, VA 23284-2033.