Special Collections Librarian Job at Howard University in Baltimore

Overview

The Special Collections Librarian reports to the Head of Collection Services and Special Collections. The Special Collections Librarian is responsible for overseeing the School of Law Library archives and special collections. Responsible for arranging and describing the archival and special collections according to best practices. Performing reference, building relationships with alumni, community organizations and engaging in activities that promote the special collections and archives that demonstrates and showcases the history and role of the School of Law and African-American attorneys in the history of the United States.

Supervisory Authority

Responsible for directing library specialists and student library research assistants. Reports to the Director of the Law Library, Alicia Jones.

Nature And Scope

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, students and staff of the School of Law and the university at large. External contacts include vendors, representatives from other colleges and universities, visitors and the general public.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manages and processes rare books and other printed materials, archival materials in all formats for the law library archives and special collections department.
• Develops processing plans for new materials and backlog.
• Creates digital collections and finding aids in the University’s and School of Law’s institutional repository.
• Engages in education planning and instruction for first year legal research and advanced legal research courses.
• Creates and develops library displays to showcase special collections programs and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

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