SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALESpecial Collections Research Specialist DESCRIPTION:The Special Collections Research Specialist is an Administrative Professional (A/P) position - full-time, 12-month, term appointment (up to two years). Reappointment for a second term contingent on job performance and available funding. Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, the Research Specialist position will improve access and enhance outreach activities for the Open Court collection, the Alwin C. Carus papers, and the Hegeler-Carus families' papers. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:The Research Specialist provides direct service to the general public, students, academic and specialized researchers, and correspondents by int