Job Posting: Collections Care Manager at OSU
The Ohio State University Libraries is looking to hire a Collections Care Manager
The Collections Care Manager reports to the Preservation & Digitization Strategist and contributes to the stewardship of the University Libraries collections by managing preventative preservation activities for the physical wellbeing of the University Libraries collections. The Manager plays a leading role in the development, management and staff training of the disaster plan for collections, and is also a key member of the Libraries Collections Disaster Team. The Collections Care Manager will establish a new Collections Care Unit that consolidates the workflows of commercial binding, labeling and shelf preparation, environmental monitoring, as well as integrated pest management. The Manager supervises a staff comprising of 3 FTE staff members and 6-8 student workers.
The Preservation and Digitization Program Area staff works collaboratively as a team to steward the Ohio State Libraries collections, harnessing our different expertise and helping each other to reach our full potential, and together ensure the long-term preservation of this vast cultural heritage.
The Collections Care Manager consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship (https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions) as well as dedication to advance the work of the Preservation and Digitization Department. All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus one year of advanced relevant training in conservation or preservation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of work experience in conservation activities in libraries, archives, museums, or other heritage institutions; and/or demonstrated coursework in preservation and conservation. Previous experience in performing basic conservation treatment. Demonstrated technology skills, including competency with the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to work in an environment in which exposure to dust, dirt, and mold is possible with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation. Experience participating in disaster recovery and/or formal training (including online training) in disaster management, such as the Incident Command System (ICS).
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated portfolio of disaster management /preservation/conservation work (electronic document or online). Supervisory experience.
Additional Information:
Salary
$48,800 - $52,000 annually
Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application by June 27th at midnight.
University Libraries is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We are taking steps to meet that commitment and especially encourage members of under-represented communities to apply, including but not limited to women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with different abilities. We know there are great candidates who have backgrounds less traditional to our field of work-if that's you, please apply and tell us about yourself.
