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TSU Library Faculty Tenure and Promotion Guide: Head, Special Collections & Archives

Guide provides information for tenure and promotion of library faculty

Head, Special Collections & Archives -Public Services

This position is responsible for the collection of university archives (yearbooks, commencement programs, student newspapers, etc.,) and making these paper resources available for worldwide research in digital format. The head of this department accepts collections from private donors, usually TSU Alumni, that have historical significance. These collections are organized and/or digitized for research. The librarian supervises two Library Assistant 3 positions and student assistants.

Liaison Duties

1. Liaison to at least two academic departments. Assists with building the book collections in those subject areas and suggests databases.

2.Updates the faculty on library services and initiatives

3. Available for research appoints to advise best strategies and resources.

4. Liaison to TSU Alumni Affairs Department

5.Liaison to TSU Public Relations Department

Job Description

Archives & Special Collections - Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day oversight for Special Collections & Archives
  • Apply best practices for developing and maintaining archival collections, including practical solutions for the capture and preservation of digital content
  • Work closely with librarians and other faculty to engage students and the academic community with primary source material
  • Implement professional standards and best practices for collections security and preservation
  • Establish priorities for collection processing and digitization
  • Identify preservation issues and priorities for materials in all formats

General Library Services Responsibilities

  • Participate in Public service duties as part of Special Collection including responding to in-depth queries about manuscript collections
  • Serve as faculty liaison to academic departments for selected subject area
  • Serve on academic, university and library committees
  • Supervise and train Library Assistants
  • Hire and train student assistants

Other Duties as Assigned

1. Represents the Library on African American History Conference Committee

2. Responsible for Library Exhibits pertaining TSU history

3. Serves on library and university committees