Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator Distinctive Collections

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Position Title: Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Rank: Associate Professor

Position Number: 026051

Department: Library-Special Collections - 275010

Working Location (City, State): Boone, NC

Minimum Qualifications

• American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree and/or other appropriate earned terminal degree from an accredited institution;
• At least five (5) years of appropriate experience, unless there are exceptional circumstances;
• Demonstrated experience curating manuscripts, rare books, printed material, media, and/or born-digital archives;
• Demonstrated experience in engaging professionally and collaborating with diverse audiences and communities;
• Recognized accomplishment in research or other germane creative activities;
• Recognized accomplishment in professional service to your institution, to professional associations, and/or to the public.

• Demonstrated experience teaching with primary sources, such as rare books, manuscripts, and archival collections.
• Demonstrated experience identifying potential donors, stewarding donor relationships, and negotiating donor agreements.
• Developing and implementing collection development policies for manuscript and rare book collections.
• Demonstrated experience applying foundations of archival theory and/or the history of the book.
• Initiating and sustaining collaborative opportunities within the campus, the local community, and beyond.
• Providing research assistance for diverse audiences.

License/Certification

Required:

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The Appalachian State University Libraries consist of the Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the new Hickory Campus Library and Information Commons. Employing over 80 faculty and staff, the Libraries are an essential campus teaching and research partner inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. We provide rich print and electronic collections, study spaces, technology resources, and other outstanding services to support the success of our students, faculty, and staff.

The libraries are actively engaged with the campus and local communities on a number of exciting projects, and participate in several library organizations – Western North Carolina Library Network ( WNCLN ), NC Live, and the Carolina Consortia. Our employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment, and we offer strong support for professional development. Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
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The Anne Belk Distinguished Fellow and Curator for Distinctive Collections will foster, shape, and grow the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection (for more, ), which is a premiere interdisciplinary, multi-format research library for the study of the Appalachian Region, and the Stock Car Racing Collection
, which is one of the few public research collections documenting stock car and other forms of auto racing. To successfully engage in these efforts, the Curator will establish and maintain a visible presence on campus and beyond to engage and collaborate with diverse audiences and stakeholders, including the Stock Car Racing Collection Advisory Committee. The Curator will oversee collection development and all aspects of campus and public engagement involving the…