[ILL-L] Position Opening--University of West Georgia

[Angela Mehaffey]

POSITION: Head of Special Collections / University of West Georgia 
Library, Carrollton
 
NATURE OF WORK: Tenure-track position. Reporting to Library Director, 
oversees operations of department, sets policies, provides reference 
service, supervises processing of collections, develops finding aids, 
produces web content and prepares exhibits. Proactively solicits 
appropriate materials for the collection and collaborates with faculty 
to integrate and utilize special collections in the teaching programs of 
the University. Serves as liaison to assigned academic department(s) and 
participates in University/community service. For more information, 
visit www.westga.edu/library/jobs/ <http://www.westga.edu/library/jobs/>
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited or Georgia Board of Regents 
approved MLS/MLIS; second graduate degree required for appointment above 
Instructor rank; able to fulfill standard promotion and tenure 
requirements; outstanding communication and organization skills; ability 
to work creatively and collaboratively with others; knowledge of and 
experience with traditional and electronic information sources; must be 
eligible to work permanently in U.S. Preferred: advanced degree in 
History or related field. 
 
SALARY: $45,000-50,000 depending on degrees and experience.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin June 18, 2007 
and continue until position is filled.
 
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume/vita, unofficial 
transcripts and names of  three references with contact information to: 
Carol Goodson, Chair, Special Collections Search Committee, c/o Patricia 
Pollard, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 
30118. Electronic submission of documents (in .doc or .pdf format) 
preferred: email documents as attachments to libraryjobs at westga.edu.
 
QUESTIONS: cgoodson at westga.edu

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Angela Medders Mehaffey
ILL Administrative Supervisor
Ingram Library 
University of West Georgia (gwc)

678-839-6354 (voice)
678-839-6511 (fax)