Description: The Curator stewards, develops, and engages communities with collections in the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. In collaboration with the Rubenstein Curator of Collections and other library staff, the Curator of General Collections provides specialized support for collections that fall outside of other curatorial areas and works especially with British and American Literature (including games, comics and science fiction), local and regional history, and supports campus interests that may relate to divinity, business, law, humanities, area studies, or other subjects. The Curator proactively seeks to include a diversity of voices and viewpoints in collections, instruction, and public programming and facilitates access for users from different backgrounds and with different access needs.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant subject discipline, or advanced degree related to library science or archives administration or combination of experience and academic degree appropriate for the position. Minimum 1 year working in an academic library setting. Advanced research (or equivalent) in relevant field; experience teaching; ability to relate and communicate effectively with library colleagues, users, and donors of special collections materials; experience with public presentations and in planning public programming; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team; commitment to providing outstanding customer services.
Salary: $57,000-$75,000