Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections
Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections will foster shape and grow the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection (for more click here which is a premiere interdisciplinary multiformat research library for the study of the Appalachian Region and the Stock Car Racing Collection which is one of the few public research collections documenting stock car and other forms of auto racing. To successfully engage in these efforts the Curator will establish and maintain a visible presence on campus and beyond to engage and collaborate with diverse audiences and stakeholders including the Stock Car Racing Collection Advisory Committee. The Curator will oversee collection development and all aspects of campus and public engagement involving the W.L. Eury Appalachian and Stock Car Racing Collections. The Curator will further be supported by multiple endowments which will fund the purchase of collection materials and a fellowship which will fund research and creative activities as well as offer a supplement to the advertised salary. The position reports to the Coordinator of the Special Collections Research Center in the University Libraries and participates in the operations of the Special Collections Research Center which in addition to the collections mentioned earlier is also home to other two collecting areas: University Archives & Records Management Services and Rare Books & Manuscripts. Our collections date from the 1400s to the present and support teaching learning research and scholarship at App State and beyond. Curate rare books printed materials manuscripts media borndigital archives and circulating materials for the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection by purchase or donation. Identify potential donors of materials related to the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection develop and maintain donor relationships. Promote the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection through participation in special events programs and public relations activities. Review update and maintain collection development policies for the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection in consultation with the other curatorial faculty on the team which may include the Coordinator. Participate in the University Libraries Liaison Program including the Center for Appalachian Studies and the Appalachian Studies programs in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on manuscripts rare books and archives including instruction using the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection. Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service as outlined in the Universitys Faculty Handbook and the Libraries Foundational Documents. Other duties as assigned that align with the needs of the Special Collections Research Center and/or University Libraries.
Minimum Qualifications
American Library Association accredited Masters Degree and/or other appropriate earned terminal degree from an accredited institution; At least five 5 years of appropriate experience unless there are exceptional circumstances; Demonstrated experience curating manuscripts rare books printed material media and/or borndigital archives; Demonstrated experience in engaging professionally and collaborating with diverse audiences and communities; Recognized accomplishment in research or other germane creative activities; Recognized accomplishment in professional service to your institution to professional associations and/or to the public.
The Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections will foster shape and grow the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection (for more click here which is a premiere interdisciplinary multiformat research library for the study of the Appalachian Region and the Stock Car Racing Collection which is one of the few public research collections documenting stock car and other forms of auto racing. To successfully engage in these efforts the Curator will establish and maintain a visible presence on campus and beyond to engage and collaborate with diverse audiences and stakeholders including the Stock Car Racing Collection Advisory Committee. The Curator will oversee collection development and all aspects of campus and public engagement involving the W.L. Eury Appalachian and Stock Car Racing Collections. The Curator will further be supported by multiple endowments which will fund the purchase of collection materials and a fellowship which will fund research and creative activities as well as offer a supplement to the advertised salary. The position reports to the Coordinator of the Special Collections Research Center in the University Libraries and participates in the operations of the Special Collections Research Center which in addition to the collections mentioned earlier is also home to other two collecting areas: University Archives & Records Management Services and Rare Books & Manuscripts. Our collections date from the 1400s to the present and support teaching learning research and scholarship at App State and beyond. Curate rare books printed materials manuscripts media borndigital archives and circulating materials for the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection by purchase or donation. Identify potential donors of materials related to the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection develop and maintain donor relationships. Promote the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection through participation in special events programs and public relations activities. Review update and maintain collection development policies for the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection in consultation with the other curatorial faculty on the team which may include the Coordinator. Participate in the University Libraries Liaison Program including the Center for Appalachian Studies and the Appalachian Studies programs in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on manuscripts rare books and archives including instruction using the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection and Stock Car Racing Collection. Engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service as outlined in the Universitys Faculty Handbook and the Libraries Foundational Documents. Other duties as assigned that align with the needs of the Special Collections Research Center and/or University Libraries.
Minimum Qualifications
American Library Association accredited Masters Degree and/or other appropriate earned terminal degree from an accredited institution; At least five 5 years of appropriate experience unless there are exceptional circumstances; Demonstrated experience curating manuscripts rare books printed material media and/or borndigital archives; Demonstrated experience in engaging professionally and collaborating with diverse audiences and communities; Recognized accomplishment in research or other germane creative activities; Recognized accomplishment in professional service to your institution to professional associations and/or to the public.
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