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Boston Public Library
Keeper of Rare Books and Manuscripts cont.
Specific knowledge of book-making, book-collecting, and the book-trade broad acquaintance with
antiquarian book dealers and collectors demonstrated ability to enlist the interest and support of friends
and donors for the development of the collections superior communication skills, including oral and
written and presentation skills demonstration of contributions to the field of rare books and manuscripts
through participation in conferences and publication of original work ability to work with the foreign
languages represented in the collections knowledge of technological applications and preservation
techniques in the field of rare books and manuscripts willingness to use a variety of approaches to foster
enthusiasm and support for rare books and manuscripts in widely varying constituencies ability to work
collaboratively.
Ability to interpret and execute library policy understanding and interest in the total development of
library resources and services supervisory and administrative ability, experience in training and
supervision of staff, and broad professional outlook proven ability to participate in the management of
large and complex organizations.