SPEC Kit 296: Public Services in Special Collections (November 2006)
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Public Services in Special Collections · 131 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.