35.2405, Jobs: General Linguistics: Special Collections Research Specialist, Southern Illinois University

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Subject: 35.2405, Jobs: General Linguistics: Special Collections Research Specialist, Southern Illinois University

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Date: 05-Sep-2024
From: Terri Elliott [telliott at siu.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Special Collections Research Specialist, Southern Illinois University


University or Organization: Southern Illinois University
Department: Library Affairs
Job Location: Carbondale, IL, USA
Web Address: https://lib.siu.edu/
Job Title: Special Collections Research Specialist
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:

The Special Collections Research Specialist is an Administrative
Professional (A/P) position - full-time, 12-month, term appointment
(up to two years). Reappointment for a second term contingent on job
performance and available funding. Under the general direction of the
Associate Dean, the Research Specialist position will improve access
and enhance outreach activities for the Open Court collection, the
Alwin C. Carus papers, and the Hegeler-Carus families' papers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The Research Specialist provides direct service to the general public,
students, academic and specialized researchers, and correspondents by
interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing their research needs by
applying knowledge of history and literature, historiography, and the
holdings of the archives in order to guide, direct, instruct, or
provide the information necessary to answer inquiries and to make the
archival records of the Special Collections Research Center available
for use.
The Research Specialist arranges, describes, and prepares finding aids
for collections of enduring historical value according to archival
best practices. The Research Specialist supervises the work of student
assistants, including graduate assistants. The Research Specialist
contributes to the development and enhancement of departmental
research and digital projects. The Research Specialist performs
special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires a Master's degree in philosophy, literature,
classics, languages, linguistics, world religions, history, or related
field; OR MLS degree with BA in one of those fields.
- Knowledge of arrangement, preservation, description, and
interpretation of manuscript collections, including the use of
archival management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multimedia records and curate
digital collections.
- Demonstrated ability in instruction and promotion of primary source
materials.
- Demonstrated strong communication (written and oral) and
interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse staff and clientele.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience providing moderately complex to complex reference
services at an archival repository or research library.
- Knowledge of philosophy and its research methods.
- Reading knowledge of German, French, or Latin.
- Proficiency reading cursive handwriting from the 19th century to
modern times.
- Experience managing projects that involve collaborating with diverse
campus groups and personnel.
- Experience in archival conservation techniques.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1) a letter of application stating qualifications and background for
this position; 2) resume; and 3) names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of three professional references.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) of Morris Library at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) collects and preserves
unique and rare historical materials in selected subject areas and
promotes the use of these materials by the SIU community, scholars,
and the public. Its goal is to advance scholarship and further the
educational, research, and service missions of the university.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: January 1, 2025

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community
that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and
embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to
enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to
increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All
applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive
consideration.

Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/j
obs/4624209/special-collections-research-specialist?keywords=special&p
agetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Contact Information:
        Administrative Aide/Personnel Coord Terri Elliott
        Email: telliott at siu.edu
        Phone: 6184531458



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