Director, Wylie House Museum, Indiana University Bloomington Libraries, Bloomington IN

Posted March 17, 2014

The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and collegial individual to serve as Director of the Wylie House Museum.  The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu) are among the leading academic research library systems in North America, having recently been named the top university library by the Association of College and Research Libraries. The IUB Libraries provide strong collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the application of information technologies.

 

The Wylie House Museum (http://www.indiana.edu/~libwylie/index.html) is a historic house museum owned and operated by Indiana University and is a part of the IUB Libraries.  Built in 1835, it was the home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, and his family.  It houses an outstanding collection of early to mid-19th century American furnishings, including many Wylie family artifacts.  The University Archives, which is also part of the IUB Libraries, holds a large collection of Wylie family letters and personal papers.

 

The museum utilizes its resources–buildings, collections, landscape and archives–and an ongoing systematic historical research program as the catalysts to collect, preserve and interpret the history and culture of Indiana University and Monroe County, IN for the local community and the general public. The Museum actively supports the teaching and research mission of the university by working with the teaching faculty to integrate the museum into the curriculum and by supervising student interns.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Ruth Lilly Dean of University Libraries, the individual in this position will:

•          Be responsible for the overall direction of the museum and its programs. 
•          Collaborate with other IUB Libraries units and the wider university community to develop meaningful educational opportunities and public programs.
•          Engage with faculty and students in interdisciplinary research and teaching activities that relate to the Museum and will be responsible to engage multiple, diverse publics as s/he develops exhibitions and public programs.
•          Expand connections with community groups and local, national and international organizations. 
•          Be responsible for the operating budget of the Museum including proper management and utilization of fund accounts.
•          Be responsible for attracting private, public, and foundation support to bring the museum to new levels of public service, research, and instruction.
•          Work with donors and volunteers to improve the reputation, service and appearance of the museum.
•          Be responsible for the care of artifacts, photographs, documents, and oral histories that comprise the collection. 
•          Hire, train, and supervise the staff and volunteers who contribute to the efficient operation and future growth of the museum, and coordinate programs with other institutions.
•          Represent the Libraries on local, regional, national, and international committees.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

•          Master’s degree in historic preservation, museum studies, library science, or related field.  A combination of relevant education and/or experience will be considered
•          A minimum of two years of successful experience in an academic or research library, a museum, or a historical center
•          Knowledge of historic preservation and museum studies; knowledge of current preservation and conservation issues and technologies
•          Demonstrated ability to deliver in-person and online reference services
•          Training and teaching skills
•          Familiarity with collection development
•          Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse populations of faculty, students, and academic colleagues; Ability to work in a team environment and build working relationships with campus colleagues
•          Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
•          Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment
•          Innovative and creative thinker
•          Ability to plan and prioritize
•          Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position

Preferred

•          Supervisory experience
•          Development and grant writing experience
•          Familiarity with development and maintenance of heirloom gardens
•          Experience working effectively as part of or leading committees, local agencies, boards of directors, etc.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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

 

Website: http://hr.iu.edu/benefits/index.html

Video: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html

Brochure:  http://hr.iu.edu/pubs/books/IU-benefits_broch.pdf

 

TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted through April 18, 2014.  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 201

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN 47405

Phone:  812-855-8196

Fax:  812-855-2576

E-mail: [email protected]

 

For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to http://www.iub.edu.