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Revised Announcement: Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections




Manager, UCSF Archives and Special Collections
University of California, San Francisco

The Library and Center for Knowledge Management seeks applications from individuals for appointment as Manger, UCSF Archives and Special Collections. The Manager is responsible for administering all aspects of the archival program, including a strong focus on digital materials, and delivering public services for the historical, rare, and East Asian collections. The Library is responsible for developing and maintaining the archives for the University of California, San Francisco and is undertaking major initiatives in tobacco control, biotechnology and Aids. The Library has been a leader in using digital technology for managing archival material and is a partner and contributor in the development of the Online Archive of California, a database that integrates finding aids and images of primary source material throughout the state. The archival and manuscript collection contains 2,600 linear feet.  Other special collections including 15,000 rare books, a 16,000 volume East Asian collection, pictures, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts.

The Manager will:

* Serve as a member of the management team with specific responsibilities in archives managing the acquisition, processing, indexing, cataloging, preservation and services for the archives and manuscript collections;
* Manage the Tobacco Control Archives project, collaborating with UCSF faculty, governmental associations, and health organizations to collect and process papers and records and media using archival standards and contributing finding aids to the Online Archive of California.  Includes grant writing to support the project
* Serve as a member of the management team for the development of the Tobacco Documents Digital Library
* Collaborate with faculty in developing new archival initiatives seeking sources of external support
* Provide reference service for the historical collections
* Represent UCSF on campus and universitywide committees

A Master's Degree in an appropriate field and formal training in archives. Knowledge of existing and emergent standards and practices for digital archives. Demonstrated success in managing projects.  Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.  Experience working in a team setting and in managing staff.  Knowledge of the literature of the history of health sciences preferred.


This is an academic position in the Librarian series.  Retention and promotion are predicated on the professional competence and quality of service within, and professional activity outside the Library; University and public service; and research and other creative activity, including teaching and publication.  This position is represented by a bargaining agent.

Appointment to the Librarian series, Associate Librarian/Librarian rank (salary from $42,780 - $76,476 depending on qualifications).

Address letters of application with resume and the names of three references to:

Nanette Grimm
Human Resources Coordinator
UCSF Library/CKM
University of California
San Francisco, CA  94143-0840

The University of California, San Francisco, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  UCSF undertakes affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, for Vietnam-era veterans, and for special disabled veterans.



Celia White, MLS                                                
white@library.ucsf.edu
Digital Librarian Project Manager                                       
Tobacco Control Archive
415/514-0507                                            
FAX: 415/502-0910
Library and Center for Knowledge Management
University of California San Francisco
530 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143-0840