Curator of Religious Collections
Curator of Religious Collections
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Indiana University Bloomington Libraries Lilly Library seeks an innovative collegial and experienced librarian to serve as its inaugural Curator of Religious Collections. With the Librarys collections of religious materials as the focus the new curator will develop an active outreach program to students faculty and an international community of scholars as well as the local community of Bloomington and beyond. The IU Libraries are investing in the Lilly Library by creating innovative staff and librarian positions. This is one of the exciting opportunities to join Indiana Universitys principal rare books manuscripts and special collections library. Position Overview The Curator of Religious Collections will be responsible for developing and increasing public awareness of and engagement with the Lilly Librarys collections of religious materials. The Curator of Religious Collections will join the Lilly Librarys growing Curatorial Team and work closely with staff members throughout the Lilly Library and Indiana University Libraries. All members of the Lilly Library support the Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and actively advance the Libraries mission vision and values. Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of the Lilly Library the Curator of Religious Collections will: Serve as a primary point of contact for those seeking information about the Lilly Librarys collections of religious materials. Increase awareness of the Lilly Librarys collections of religious materials among members of the scholarly community the general public and faithbased community groups among other constituencies through publications presentations conference participation and inperson and virtual events. Curate and contribute to physical and online exhibitions drawn from the Lilly Librarys collections of religious materials. In collaboration with the Director of the Lilly Library and other members of the Librarys Curatorial Team develop through purchase and donation the Librarys collections of religious materials. Collaborate with other Lilly Library staff members on longrange planning goal setting and development of policies. Serve on IU Libraries and University committees as appropriate and actively contribute through professional engagement and research.
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