Head, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Department: Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies/William Andrews Clark Memorial Library
Rank and Salary: Salary and appointment level based on experience and qualifications.
Associate Librarian IV – VII ($56,496 – $68,892)
Librarian Rank I – IV ($68,892 – $88,488)
Position Availability: Immediately
The Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies seeks applications/nominations for the position of Head of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
Description of Library
The William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, located twelve miles from the UCLA campus in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, is a non-circulating research collection of some 110,000 books and manuscripts, specializing in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century books (with a traditional strength in British studies), Oscar Wilde and the 1890s, the book arts (with an emphasis on California), French literature, and the history of Montana and the West. Erected in 1926 and since 1934 part of UCLA, the Clark is administered by the Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies, a statewide ORU (Organized Research Unit) within UCLA’s College of Letters and Science. In addition to the UCLA academic community, the Clark Library serves students and faculty from neighboring institutions, visiting scholars, resident fellows, and the general public. It participates actively in the public programs (conferences, lectures, concerts etc.) organized by the Center.
Position Duties
Reporting to the Director for the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library and the Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:
Supervises the work of 3 FTE professional librarians and 1 FTE library assistant, as well as a varying number of student assistants and temporary staff. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Library and monitors security procedures and policies to safeguard both the staff and the collections. Works closely with UCLA’s Facilities Department as well as independent contractors to preserve and improve the historically significant library building and the property as a whole. In consultation with the Director and the Faculty Advisory Committee, implements collection development policies based on traditional collecting strengths, recent trends in scholarship, and the current state of the antiquarian book trade. Selects books and manuscripts for purchase from booksellers’ catalogues, auction catalogues, direct quotes, and bookstore visits.
Sets priorities for the cataloguing of all collections. Oversees the preservation and conservation program for library materials.
Describes recent acquisitions on a regular basis for both the Center & Clark Newsletter and for the Faculty Advisory Committee. Develops policies and procedures for the digitization of selected materials from the collection and public access to digital archives via the web and other means, in accordance with general university guidelines. Oversees Reader Services and Acquisitions procedures, including introducing new readers to the Clark’s facilities, collections, and regulations. Supervises reference services by phone, mail, e-mail, and in person. Designs the exhibits program and prepares exhibitions based on the Clark’s holdings or on borrowed materials. Oversees the renewal of content on the library website to ensure effective outreach to the scholarly and general public. Participates in tours for visitors interested in the Library’s history and collections, and makes presentations outside the University on the Clark and its role. Assists the Director and the Assistant Director in planning activities and programs based around the Clark’s collections. Participates in various standing committees operated by the Center for programs, fellowships, chamber music etc. Participates in the conferences and other public programs organized by the Center. Takes the lead in crafting grant proposals and in a variety of fund-raising activities.
Takes a leading role in donor cultivation both for gifts in kind and for library-related funds. Attends the University Library’s Management Council and other pertinent campus meetings. Represents the Clark at various local, national, and international conferences, meetings, and professional organizations. Maintains a current knowledge of the collecting interests of sister institutions in the greater Los Angeles area.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR an advanced degree in an appropriate subject discipline with relevant special collections or archival training. Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in research libraries or special collections departments, including management of resources and personnel.
Knowledge of rare books, manuscripts, and the antiquarian book trade. Demonstrated understanding of the scholarly use of library collections and services and of current developments in archives and special collections librarianship. Demonstrated experience with providing reference and instructional services within a special collections setting. Knowledge of current trends in digitization and other electronic resources issues. Knowledge of intellectual property issues related to archives, libraries, and special collections. Evidence of a strong service orientation. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. Demonstrated involvement in fundraising, including government and foundation grants and/or individual and corporate awards. Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, fellows, visiting scholars and readers. Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills. Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently and to promote teamwork among colleagues.
Demonstrated expertise in scholarly writing and research. Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers, software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. Commitment to professional issues, demonstrated through strong interest in local or national committee work, research, publication, etc. Reading knowledge of at least two European languages, preferably French, German, Italian or Latin.
Desired Qualifications
An earned doctorate in a relevant discipline. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the graduate level. Demonstrated experience with implementing new technologies in a special collections environment.
General Information
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. This is a non-represented position. Within the UC System, most librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). As academic appointees, librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is provided.
Appointees to the librarian series at UC shall have professional backgrounds that demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will normally include a professional degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library in the primary job, advancement in the librarian series requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library, university and community service, and scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions.
Application Procedures
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Peter Reill, Director, Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, UCLA Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies, 10745 Dickson Plaza, 310 Royce Hall, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1404. E-mail applications are encouraged and can be sent to c1718cs@humnet.ucla.edu. Applications should include:
§ Cover letter describing qualifications and experience;
§ Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and
§ Names and addresses for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor.
Candidates applying by December 15, 2010 will be given first consideration. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA-compliant employer. Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.
Visit the UCLA Library Employment Opportunities Web site for the complete job posting at: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm.
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