Head Of Preservation

Position Title:

Head of Preservation

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience supervising, coaching, and empowering staff, and administering a program

Knowledge of or familiarity with collections care, conservation, digitization, digital preservation, climate control, disaster planning and preparedness, and working with preservation vendors

Knowledge of best practices, current issues, and trends in preservation and conservation

Ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences

Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming environment and contributing to a collaborative working and learning environment

Job Description:

Summary

The Iowa State University Library seeks an engaging leader to serve as Head of Preservation. The Head of Preservation provides vision and leadership for a well-established preservation program and guides our dedicated team to ensure the longevity and long-term accessibility of our treasured collections across formats, facilities, and functional areas, all in service to ISU's land-grant mission.

The Head of Preservation shapes initiatives that safeguard our materials, ignite a passion for their use, and play a vital role in setting overall preservation policy and priorities for the library. This position will coordinate and engage in collections care, conservation of Special Collections and University Archives materials, digitization and reformatting, digital preservation, education and outreach, environmental monitoring, and emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

The Head of Preservation has the privilege of managing 7500 total square feet of reformatting and conservation lab space. Additionally, they will support and manage the Lennox Foundation endowment used to support internships for new professionals:

https://parkslibrarypreservation.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/lennox-interns-where-are-some-of-them-now/

This position participates in big-picture thinking, builds consensus around a strategic vision, and fosters innovation. As a leader, the Head of Preservation drives forward the mission of the Academic Services division, cultivates high-trust teams, and maintains an environment where every student, faculty, and staff member can thrive. The Head of Preservation assesses and evaluates the Department's programs, services, policies, and processes and works collaboratively with other Library units and administration to meet the library's goals. This position also partakes in and supports grant work, development efforts, and public engagement. As part of the position's Library service, the Head of Preservation participates in the divisional management team, Library-wide planning and discussions, and may serve on Library and University committees to shape the future of our library and university.

Level Guidelines

• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit

• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports

• Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals

• Supervises a small department or work team

• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised

• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management

• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

June 17, 2024

Posting Close Date:

July 16, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14868