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Special Collections Librarian
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Locations : Boca Raton
Time Type : Full time
Posted On : Posted 2 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply : End Date : February 18, 2025 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID : REQ19529
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Position Summary :
The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek a student-focused, collaborative, organized, engaged, positive, innovative, strong written and verbal communicator, and self-starter, who adapts well to change and can manage multiple projects. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Special Collections, Archives, & Distinctive Collections, the successful candidate will help Special Collections build relationships, learning opportunities, and use the collections in new and exciting ways.
Essential Functions :
- Provide instructional sessions using Special Collections resources for a diverse community and student body, working across various disciplines.
- Assist with creating exhibits and conducting outreach activities that support the use of collections and primary source materials.
- Provide reference and information assistance to external and internal library users.
- Manage and participate in user education, orientation, and instruction activities.
- Maintain an understanding of and commitment to the standards, ethics, guidelines, and best practices in use by special collections professionals.
- Participate in FAU programs and events that promote student recruitment, academic preparedness, engagement, and graduation.
- Engage with University and library colleagues to ensure current collections and services meet the needs of the FAU community.
- Participate in Libraries’ liaison program including development and review of research guides.
- Contribute to developing and strengthening a positive view of the FAU Libraries.
- Develop an annual professional development plan.
- Investigate opportunities to carry out, publish, and present original scholarship.
- Serve on appropriate Libraries, University, regional or national committees.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Salary : $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
Application Deadline : 2025-02-17
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website.
Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action / equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
