The Appalachian State University Libraries consist of the Belk Library and Information Commons and the Erneston Music Library and employ 85 library faculty and staff. We are an essential campus teaching and research partner inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. The Libraries value diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and are actively engaged in creating a culture of inclusion and respect and increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate a sincere commitment to this mission.

The Belk Library and Information Commons, located in the center of campus, is a popular facility with over 1 million visits per year. Both the Belk and Erneston Music Libraries provide rich print and electronic collections, study spaces, technology to borrow, and many outstanding services. Library employees are committed to creating a welcoming multicultural environment and therefore seek candidates who can contribute to this goal. Our employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment, and the Libraries offer strong support for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• American Library Association accredited master’s degree or an appropriate advanced degree for archival science.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience curating manuscripts, rare books, printed material, media, and/or born-digital archives.
• Evidence of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities.
• Evidence of active participation in service to your institution and/or to professional associations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience teaching with primary sources, such as rare books, manuscripts, and archival collections.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Curate, identify, and collect rare books, printed materials, manuscripts, media, and born digital archives for Distinctive Collections by purchase and donation.
• Oversee the continued development of secondary/non-rare collections supporting the Special Collections Research Center.
• Assess collections, analyze user data, and consult colleagues to inform collection decisions.
• Identify potential donors of materials related to collection areas, and cultivate and steward donor relationships.
• Review, update, and maintain collection development policies for Distinctive Collections in consultation with the Coordinator.
• Participate in the Libraries’ instruction and information literacy program, with a focus on manuscripts, rare books, and archives. Apply professional best practices to instruction using special collections.
• Provide research consultations and reference assistance.
• Promote the collections and services of the Special Collections Research Center and University Libraries through special events, programs, and public relations activities.
• Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service as outlined in the University’s Faculty Handbook and the Library Faculty Guidelines.
• Other duties that align with the needs of the Special Collections Research Center and/or University Libraries.

The standard salary for an Associate Professor is $62,000. See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional salary information.

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