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Library and Archives Conservator

Head, Music Library Cataloging

Head, Serials Cataloging

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Library and Archives Conservator

Join our dynamic team at Indiana University Libraries as we seek a talented and collaborative Library and Archives Conservator to play a key role in our preservation program. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the vital role of conservation in an academic research library and be adept at balancing treatment, project management, and preventive preservation responsibilities while working with archival, special, and circulating collections. If you are passionate about preservation and conservation and have the necessary expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our institution's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs conservation treatment on library and archival materials with the primary focus on paper-based materials in archival and special collections, including printed and manuscript documents, prints, maps, works of art, and bound materials, and provides written and photographic documentation of special collections treatments in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Works with curators, collection managers, conservators, and other library staff to plan for the care of the collections and select materials for conservation treatment. Surveys the condition of collections and advises library staff on treatment, storage, handling, collection moves, exhibition, and digitization; performs on-site assessments, recommends appropriate action, and assists with implementation.
Trains and supervises full- and part-time staff performing conservation treatment of circulating and special collections. Sets priorities, treatment methods, and procedures and manages workflows for conservation treatment.
Plans and carries out collection-level conservation and housing projects. Participates in disaster preparedness and response, environmental monitoring, and outreach and education activities.
Maintains lab records, including statistics, treatment documentation, and procedures. Evaluates and recommends supplies, equipment, and tools.
Stays current with developments in library conservation; engages in appropriate professional development, continuing education, professional service, and research activities.
Promotes the IU Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and supports the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/diversity-strategic-plan-0)

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.

Required

Master’s degree in conservation focusing on books and paper or an equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience. Equivalent relevant experience must include education in materials science, art history and/or material culture, and conservation treatment skills acquired under a conservator's supervision.
One year of post-graduate-level work in a library, archive, museum, non-profit conservation center, or private conservation practice.
Extensive knowledge of conservation principles and practices for book and paper collections.
Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality conservation treatments on general and special collections materials.
Demonstrated understanding of the chemical and physical properties of materials held in library and archival collections and the materials involved in their preservation. Demonstrated knowledge of chemical safety and guidelines. Experience in analytical methods used in book and paper conservation.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to work independently and in a group as part of a diverse team.
Potential to contribute to the profession through service, teaching, research, and/or publishing.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Computer skills: electronic communications, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and photographic image processing.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present a portfolio of recent conservation treatments.
Ability to understand and enhance a culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/diversity-strategic-plan-20162017pdf)
Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure/tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/promotion-tenure)

Preferred
Candidates do not need to meet all preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.

Master of Library Science degree
Experience working in an academic library
Experience with the conservation of still photographs
Knowledge of preservation practices for audio-visual materials

TO APPLY
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by November 8, 2024, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu. Expected start date: January 2, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible.

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Digital Archivist

Reporting to the Director of University Archives and Special Collections, the Digital Archivist leads and supports the University’s efforts to acquire, describe, preserve, and provide access to born-digital university records and papers of IU faculty, staff and alumni. The Digital Archivist will work collaboratively with the Director, the University Records Manager, Library Technologies staff and university partners to create workflows for ingestion, appraisal, preservation, processing, description and access to born-digital records throughout the university system. The Digital Archivist will take a leadership role in the acquisition of and management of born digital records within the university records management program and collection development process, maintaining regular communication with university staff and donors.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Develops and implements policies and procedures that facilitates the acquisition, preservation, arrangement, description, and access to born-digital materials in accordance with emerging standards and best practices
In collaboration with the University Records Manager, provides guidance and assistance to university offices in developing, implementing, and improving recordkeeping systems and practices as they relate to the management and preservation of electronic records
Provide guidance and assistance to university offices and donors on transfers of born digital records and papers
Work with Libraries and university partners to assess, select and implement digital preservation system
Develop documentation and implement workflows for processing hybrid and born-digital collections and make them available for research
Maintains documentation for and manages IU Libraries University Archives DSpace instance and Archive-It accounts; lead system-wide working group to provide guidance and support to regional campus archivists working with these systems
Regular public service responsibilities
Serves on IU Libraries and University committees as appropriate and actively contributes and represents Indiana University through professional engagement and research

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
Minimum two years of experience working in special collections or academic archives with experience performing archival appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation
Experience with strategies and technology such as digital forensics, digital preservation, and systems developed or adopted by the archival community for managing born-digital materials
Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, copyright and use policies associated with archival materials
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of national developments in the management of born digital materials within archival collections
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and partners throughout the University
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population
Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position

Preferred:

Experience with digital preservation systems such as Archivematica, Preservica, or Libnova
Experience with digital archiving tools such as BitCurator and ePADD
Experience with DSpace, Archive-It, and ArchivesSpace
Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages
Completion of or progress towards Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) Certificate from Society of American Archivists
Familiarity with records management concepts

TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 28, 2025. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Expected start date: August 4, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible.

Head, Acquisitions

The Indiana University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, innovative, collaborative librarian to serve as the Head of Acquisitions. Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, the Head of Acquisitions will provide vision and expertise in leading the Acquisitions operation for the Libraries on the IU Bloomington campus. They will play a pivotal role in the IU Libraries’ efforts to meet current and emerging information needs and provide access to a broad and diverse collection of scholarly content. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across the Libraries, the Bloomington campus, and the Indiana University system of campuses to support the mission of the IU Libraries. The successful candidate will also be a primary liaison with publishers, content providers, and consortia to support electronic resources licensing and management for Indiana University Libraries. This is an exciting time to forge new collaborations and lead a talented group of library professionals.

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and oversee the strategic operation and ongoing function of the Acquisitions Department, which includes the acquisition, receipt, and management of physical materials including print, DVD, microfilm/fiche, and other external media, as well as the acquisition, licensing, and access management of electronic resources including databases, electronic journals, electronic books, data sets, and other electronic media for Indiana University Libraries, and for other campuses in the Indiana University System as needed.
Lead the Acquisitions Department in collaborating with a wide variety of domestic and international content providers to manage the IU Libraries’ procurement activities, ensuring fiscal responsibility in the management and disbursement of the IU Libraries’ collections budget according to federal and institutional accounting rules and standards.
Lead approximately 20 FTE Acquisitions professionals (Exempt, and Non-Exempt Staff) and directly supervise, develop, and sustain effective leadership among four Acquisitions Managers; lead and collaborate in the planning, coordination, and establishment of procedural and policy changes as well as the implementation of administrative directives for faculty and staff within the Acquisitions Department
Lead and manage library electronic resources license negotiation, execution, and management for Indiana University Bloomington Libraries and, when applicable, the Indiana University system of campuses; lead in developing and expanding licensing guidelines and parameters for Indiana University Libraries, and guide acquisitions staff involved in electronic resources licensing
Represent IU Libraries as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Electronic Resource Officer (ERO), BTAA Heads of Acquisitions working group member, and within other relevant consortial and professional venues related to Library Acquisitions and resource licensing.
Maintain knowledge of library acquisitions standards as they emerge and develop. Investigate and implement local initiatives to apply new technologies, tools, and partnerships to improve acquisitions workflows and efficiencies.
Develop and implement Acquisitions policies and workflows within a collaborative environment encompassing Indiana University Libraries cataloging, collections, public services, technologies, and other units. Develop and sustain effective relationships with units across the Bloomington campus, and the IU system of campuses.
Establish and communicate department priorities for regular workflows and special projects in alignment with the goals and strategic initiatives of Technical Services and the IU Libraries.
Serve and contribute to applicable management & leadership teams and represent the IU Libraries at the local, state, and national levels

Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
A minimum of 5 years of library acquisitions experience, preferably print/physical and electronic resources acquisitions, licensing, and project management in an academic library; a minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible and relevant experience managing and mentoring a diverse range of personnel
Experience reviewing and successfully negotiating license agreements in an academic setting; working knowledge of the legal framework in which academic libraries operate; experience incorporating current and emerging trends in electronic resources licensing and management into a library licensing program
Working knowledge of business practices related to library acquisitions, including experience negotiating with library vendors, content providers, and other contractual situations; knowledge of library resource pricing models and concepts
Flexibility and creativity in identifying efficiencies, new workflows, and processes to adapt to a rapidly changing Acquisitions and Library environment
Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries and higher education
Demonstrated analytical, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Ability to represent the library effectively and positively
Ability to work in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including library colleagues, faculty, content providers
Ability to meet the tenure or tenure-track position requirements at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/bloomington-library-faculty#panel-about), as demonstrated by an ongoing record of professional development/contribution and service

Preferred

Preferred qualifications are not required, and IU Libraries is committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred skills.

Experience managing acquisitions operations in a large research library
Experience in the area of collection development, collection management, or budget/fund management activities within an academic library setting
Experience coordinating and collaborating on a large-scale data transition project, such as the implementation of/transition to a new integrated library system, or resource management tool
Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in applying new tools and skills to support established and emerging procurement management workflows
Experience in guiding/mentoring library faculty in achieving promotion and tenure

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 11, 2025. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Expected start date: August 18, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible.

Head, Music Library Cataloging

The Indiana University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, collaborative librarian to serve as the Head of Music Library Cataloging. Reporting to the Associate Director for Technical Services, the Head of Music Library Cataloging will provide vision and expertise in leading the cataloging operation for the William & Gayle Cook Music Library on the IU Bloomington campus. They will be pivotal in creating high-quality metadata for various formats, particularly monographs and scores. They will also oversee the cataloging of the library’s backlog of materials. The Cook Music Library is one of the largest academic libraries in the United States. It occupies a crucial position in meeting the research and performance needs of the Jacobs School of Music students, faculty, and other departments on the IU Bloomington campus. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with colleagues within the Cook Music Library and the IU Libraries system. This is a tenure-track position with requirements for ongoing professional development and service.

Responsibilities

Supervise five FTE staff, including three librarians, two support staff, and hourly student assistants
Develop and document music cataloging procedures and policies in keeping with current national standards and local Indiana University Libraries' practice
Catalog scores and monographs with materials for the Performance Ensemble Division, School of Music doctoral documents, and Course Reserves as top priorities
Catalog scores and monographs from the Cook Music Library’s backlog as a top priority
Catalog other materials as time permits
Participate in national cooperative cataloging programs, including NACO, BIBCO, and OCLC Enhance
Oversee the preservation, labeling, and binding of library materials, and serve as the liaison to the HF Group, the commercial bindery
Maintain the OPAC database for music materials as required and due to changes reported by the Music Cataloging bulletin, reference librarians, faculty, staff, etc.
Participate in meetings of the Music Technical Services Cataloging department
Serve as the liaison to the Herman B. Wells Library central technical services department, and represent the interests of the Cook Music Library at the IU Cataloging Congress
Compile and maintain statistics for Music Technical Services
Represent the Cook Music Library in national programs
Participate on Music Library committees as needed

Qualifications

ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
Bachelor’s degree in music
A minimum of three years of full-time music cataloging experience
Skill in original cataloging of scores, monographs, and sound recordings
Bibliographic knowledge of Western European languages, particularly German, French, Italian, and Spanish
Broad knowledge of musical repertoire
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated interest and participation in cataloging and music library matters at the regional and national level
Evidence of ability to plan, analyze, and solve problems creatively, both independently and in groups
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet the tenure or tenure-track position requirements at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/promotion-tenure-librarians) as demonstrated by an ongoing record of professional development and service

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in music

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $62,000–$82,000 per year; benefits include a university healthcare plan, a university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university-paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This tenure/tenure-track academic appointment includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a complete list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

Website: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html
Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/pubs/books/IU-benefits_broch.pdf

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 25, 2025. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Expected start date: September 1, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible.

Head, Serials Cataloging

Indiana University Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and innovative Head of Serials Cataloging to lead the cataloging of IU Libraries’ rich collection of continuing resources. We envision the librarian who enters this tenure-track position as having demonstrated success in managing metadata projects or personnel and possessing knowledge of MARC-based metadata, gained through experience working in an academic context.

Serials Cataloging is one of six managerial teams in the Cataloging Department, which resides within the Technical Services division of IU Libraries. The work of the Cataloging Department makes the IU Libraries’ rich collections discoverable and supports the IU Libraries’ active programs of collection development & management, reference services, instruction, document delivery, scholarly communication, and preservation. The Head of Serials Cataloging will lead 3-4 staff members responsible for cataloging print and electronic serials, as well as integrating resources.

The successful candidate will join a robust local community of metadata practitioners who are deeply committed to serving the IU community's discovery needs and making reusable, high-quality metadata available to libraries worldwide. IU Bloomington Libraries is a member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and cataloging staff actively participate in the BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, and SACO programs (https://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/), as well as the OCLC National Level Enhance (https://www.oclc.org/en/worldcat/cooperative-quality/authorization-leve…) and OCLC Member Merge programs.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and working closely with fellow team leaders, the Head of Serials Cataloging:

Directs, coordinates, and manages Serials Cataloging's activities, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
Fosters a collaborative work culture and promotes opportunities for professional growth, scholarship, and service.
Collaborates with other Technical Services and Cataloging Department managers to plan and implement strategic and operational goals.
Explores, plans, implements, and evaluates projects and workflows that enhance user services.
Monitors developments in international cataloging standards, electronic resources, and open-access publishing, and adapts local policies, procedures, and workflows accordingly.
Serves as the liaison between the Cataloging department and collection management librarians and archivists who collect continuing resources, including print and electronic serials, and integrates these resources.
Collaborates with all IUB Libraries divisions and departments, including Collection Management and Library Technologies, as well as other cataloging agencies within IU’s complex library system, to advance the discovery and access of continuing resources.
Represents Indiana University Libraries as the institutional liaison to the Program for Cooperative Cataloging’s (PCC) Cooperative Online Serials Program (CONSER).
Coordinates Technical Services' participation in cooperative initiatives, including the CONSER Open Access Journal Project, among others, and participates in the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Library Initiative’s Cooperative Cataloging Partnership.
Creates original bibliographic records for continuing resources and performs associated name, series, and subject authority control work. Contributes PCC-authenticated records to CONSER, Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), and Subject Authority Cooperative Program (SACO) programs.
Engages in service and professional development activities that enrich the librarian’s practice and contribute meaningfully to the profession.
Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure/tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/promotion-tenure)

Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to explain how their work and experiences meet the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be immediately apparent.

ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science, or an international equivalent; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and relevant experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in original cataloging, including cataloging of electronic resources, in an academic setting.
Experience managing people, workflows, or significant projects as demonstrated by evidence of effective planning, document writing, training, performance coaching, and assessment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of cataloging standards, best practices, tools, and emerging trends within the field.
Knowledge of serials cataloging and familiarity with the lifecycle of continuing resources, as well as the discovery needs of users accessing these resources.
Demonstrated commitment to learning about a wide range of resource formats and languages as a means of understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by Serials Cataloging staff and catalog users.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities.
Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to participate as an effective member of the departmental management team and to direct the work of catalogers in a collaborative environment.
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development and contribution.
Ability to articulate and implement strategies for fostering an inclusive work culture.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates do not need to meet all preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.

Demonstrated understanding of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) best practices and its national programs for shared bibliographic (CONSER) and authority records (NACO or SACO).
Knowledge of South Asian, East Asian, or additional foreign languages processed by the team.
Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in applying technologies that support established and emerging workflows for creating and managing metadata.

To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by May 23, 2025, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Expected start date: October 10, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible.

About the Indiana University Libraries

Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 49,000 students and over 3,100 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions to research and the arts. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for its park-like beauty and architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.

The Bloomington campus is home to Indiana University Libraries, one of North America's leading academic research library systems. Our collections, people, and spaces use knowledge to inspire great work.

IU Libraries partners with every academic department on campus. Materials are digital, visual, audio, and print. Over 60,000 journals are offered electronically, and the libraries hold more than 10 million print volumes in 450 languages and 120,000 films in its Moving Image Archive. A long-time leader in digital library projects, IU Libraries developed wide-ranging initiatives as early as the 1990s.

Indiana University’s librarians actively collect and conserve knowledge and are leaders in national conversations in areas such as diversity initiatives, digital preservation and associated technologies, the changing role of area studies librarianship, and integrating information literacy. In addition, the IU Libraries are the organizational home of the innovative and visionary Office of Scholarly Publishing, which brings together the work of the highly respected Indiana University Press with the IU Libraries’ open-access publishing initiatives.
Our visual flagship, the Herman B Wells Library, is one of the busiest academic spaces on campus, recording millions of visits yearly. The Scholars’ Commons, Learning Commons, and Moving Image Collections and Archives help redefine the role and potential of libraries and archives. Other noteworthy library destinations are the freshly renovated Education Library, the world-class Lilly Library of rare books and manuscripts, the University Archives, the Wylie House Museum and its collections, and the William and Gayle Cook Music Library that supports musical performance, teaching, learning, and research, primarily to the Jacobs School of Music, a world-renowned center of musical excellence.
IU Libraries actively participate in local, national, and international initiatives that will define collections and services of the future. For example, we take a leadership role on campus as active members of the Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council. Memberships include regional and national associations and consortia, including the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Initiatives, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and the Samvera community. The IU Libraries are a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository.

Being Hired with Tenure

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, a university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university-paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This tenure-track academic appointment includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

Website: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html
Brochure: http://hr.iu.edu/pubs/books/IU-benefits_broch.pdf

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