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This is the final call for those of you who are interested in applying for
the following position.  Thanks to all of you who have replied.........


COLLECTION MANAGEMENT ARCHIVIST
PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MONTREAT, NORTH CAROLINA

The PHS serves as the denominational archives for the Presbyterian
Church (USA).  The Society's headquarters is located in Philadelphia, PA.
The Montreat, NC office, located near Asheville in the mountains of western
NC, functions as a regional facility with a collection focus encompassing
fourteen states.  The collection includes denominational-related
records, congregational records, manuscript papers, photographs, museum
objects, and a library.

The Collection Management Archivist is responsible for coordinating and
implementing daily functioning of the archives and manuscript areas.
This includes processing manuscript, archival, and museum collections,
including backlogged materials; maintaining the accession register;
assisting staff with retrieval of archival materials and archives-related
reference requests for the church, the public, and scholars; database
management, creation, and entry; assisting with research and mounting of
museum exhibits; conducting archives-related workshops.  The CM archivist
also supervises and trains interns and volunteers.

Requirements:  MA or equivalent degree and training in archival
administration and/or history and at least two years archival
experience. Must have the ability to speak to the public, present workshops,
and articulate the mission of the PHS.  Knowledge of computers necessary,
familiarity with Word Perfect, MARC format, and dbTextworks is desired.
Individual must be able to remain flexible when needs and goals change,
communicate with many different types of people, and work well within a
small office.

Preferred:  Knowledge and interest in Southern religious and cultural
history;  knowledge of Presbyterian church history and polity is a plus.

This is a full-time, permanent position with generous vacation and
benefites.  Starting salary is $32,988.  Presbyterians and
non-Presbyterians, alike, are encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and three references to CMA Vacancy, Presbyterian
Historical Society, Box 849, Montreat, NC 28757.  Review of applicants
will begin February 1, 2000 and continue until the position is filled.

Diana Ruby-Sanderson
PHS--Montreat, NC

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