EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT LEADER, PLASTICS COLLECTION, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
26 Jan 2010 17:35 — Filed under: Employment

Syracuse University Library invites applications for the position of Plastics Collection Project Leader. This 18 month, benefits eligible position reports to the Director of Special Collections. The successful candidate will lead an ambitious effort to build the plastics history collection, which includes artifacts, printed materials, and archives, and oversee the ongoing development of the web portal plastics.syr.edu.

In 2008, Syracuse University Library took custody of a collection of thousands of artifacts, books, and archival collections documenting the history of the plastics industry. Most of these materials are housed in the library’s Special Collections Research Center (scrc.syr.edu) where interested patrons may consult them. This bold new collecting area requires a well-rounded and entrepreneurial leader to administer its continued growth.

Requirements (listed in order of priority):

  • Define collecting goals for library’s plastics collection.
  • Oversee the continued development of the web portal plastics.syr.edu.
  • Build relationships with industry leaders in order to attract donation of collection materials and cash gifts.
  • Suffuse plastics collection into Syracuse’s many academic teaching programs.
  • Convene plastics advisory board made up of interested plastics industry and academic parties.
  • Answer reference questions about the collection and arrange for patron use.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in the history of science, design, technology, or business (PhD preferred) OR master’s degree in library and information science or museum studies.
  • Work experience in academic libraries, archives, or museum.
  • General knowledge about the role of plastics in history and society.
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academia, industry, and business.
  • Proven record of leadership in programming and outreach.

Salary and Benefits: 18-month, benefits-eligible position, full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Annual Salary: $50,000. Information regarding the University’s generous benefits package can be found on the Department of Human Resources website at http://humanresources.syr.edu/benefits/.

Contact: Syracuse University requires that you complete an online application. To complete an online application through the Internet, please go to www.sujobopps.com. Applicants should attach both a cover letter and resume with the application and include the names of three professional references.

Application deadline: Position will remain open until filled. Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.