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The University Of Chicago

Head of Collections Care

The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Department

Library C & A - Preservation Administration

About the Department

As a center of intense intellectual inquiry, the University of Chicago Library aspires to be the most dynamic research and learning environment in the world, supporting the University’s commitment to research and teaching and to using its intellectual resources to help solve the world’s problems. The Preservation Department supports the Library's mission to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community.

Job Summary

As a member of the Preservation Department, the Head of Collections Care provides oversight and management for programs and workflows for the care of the Library’s general and circulating collections.

ResponsibilitiesOversees and directs all operations and staffing for (2) full-time staff and student assistants of the commercial library binding program.Sets goals and policies, evaluates operations and workflows for efficiency and provides statistics and reports for program assessment and planning.Establishes guidelines and procedures, monitors workflows, and sets priorities for the team.Serves as the liaison with vendors, managing all aspects of service.Manages and tracks budget allocations, including monitoring invoices and payments.In conjunction with Conservation, develops and implements library-wide preventive preservation policies.Conducts regular monitoring and assessment of environmental conditions.Assesses general collections for preservation needs.Controls the execution of tasks within a particular subject or functional area.Interviews, hires, and trains employees; manages performance.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications1-2 years of experience in a library, museum, archive, or related field.1 year of experience managing workflows or projects.5-7 years of previous supervisory experience.Working ConditionsPosition is onsite.Ability to handle the physical aspects of the position including lifting, carrying, moving loaded book trucks, and shelving materials.Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.Application DocumentsResume (required)Three (3) Professional References (required)When applying, the document(s)

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page.Job FamilyLibraryRole ImpactPeople ManagerFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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