Catherwood Library
Cornell University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Martin P. Catherwood Library, in the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) at Cornell
University, the nation's most comprehensive library for workplace issues, invites applications for the position of Director
of its special collections unit, the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives. The person selected
for this position will assume responsibility for articulating the vision and providing leadership for the center, one of the
foremost archives in the United States documenting the history of American industrial and labor relations.
With its rich manuscript and media collections pertaining to labor unions, management practices and theory, labor relations,
and pro-labor lobbying organizations, the Kheel Center supports the curriculum and research interests of the ILR
community, and attracts scholars nation-wide and from all over the world. The new director will help the Kheel Center
meet the challenges posed by ongoing changes in global labor relations and by the impact of new technologies on the
creation, dissemination, and preservation of records of enduring value.
Responsibilities. Reporting to the Catherwood Library Director, the Kheel Center Director will manage the administrative
operations of the center, conduct its collection development program, oversee the records management program, and direct
a staff of three professional and two paraprofessional employees. The Director will also supervise special projects such as
exhibits and other outreach activities. The person will be an advocate for the Kheel Center with the ILR School's
constituents, and will represent the center within the Cornell Library system and with national and international professional
organizations. The Director will also explore opportunities for and manage grant-funded initiatives.
Qualifications: MLS or equivalent graduate degree in the social sciences. Substantial administrative and supervisory
experience in archives. Successful track record of managing donor relations. Superior communication, interpersonal, and
presentation skills. Good understanding of technological issues affecting archives.
Desired: Knowledge of labor and industrial relations history and current issues in labor relations. Administrative
experience in an academic setting. Grant writing experience.
Applications: Applications requested by July 31. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Preliminary screenings will be conducted at the annual meeting of the Society of American
Archivists in Chicago. Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. To apply for this position visit http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ and follow the instructions for online
submission including a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references.
For further information, contact Susan Markowitz, Director of Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301.
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