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Re: librarian/historian



>>Dear Mr. Statzer:

>>You have probably received several responses to your e-mail.  There are many
of us who split our duties in several directions.  Here at Cal State
Northridge, I am the Head Archivist for the Urban Archives Center and
University Archives in the Library.  In the History Department I teach 3
graduate courses in Archival Administration.  I also do a series of guest
lectures for courses in the Historians Craft (undergraduate) and Historiography
(graduate) and well as courses in local and state history.  Keeps one very
busy.

>>In the Library the archival full-time position is a "staff" position - while
in the History Department I am considered part-time faculty.  Go figure - its
the MLS thing in the Library.

>>I strongly suggest that you keep the position a faculty position - you are
looking for someone that has credentials beyond the MLS - look for someone with
an advanced degrees that specializes in both history and archives - there are
several schools that give masters degree in this area.

>>Good luck - Marshall

Bill Statzer wrote:

> My name is Bill Statzer and I am the Circulation Manager for Wyllie
> Library at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. We are setting up
> a new position at our library - librarian/archivist/historian. Some of the
> responsibilities will be overseeing the special collections and archives of
> the library and teaching local history and/or applied history classes. This
> position will assess the needs of the special collection and make
> recommendations. Also, this person will probably be involved in indexing
> and cataloging, and reference and public relations for the collection.
> Another major component of the position will be teaching in the history
> department. Classes will include local history and applied history. Several
> questions have come up about the position I would like to propose to this
> listserve.
>
> 1. Are there any positions similiar to this already in place where the
> individual is the special collections librarian and teaches history
> courses? If so, where?
> 2. If you know of a position similiar, what qualifications were determined
> as requirements?
> 3. If you do not know of a position similiar, what qualification would you
> think are relevant for the position?
> 4. I have been trying to search the literature for any articles on the
> subject. Could you offer any search or indexing terms I can use or
> recommend any articles to read?
>
> Since I am not a member of this listserve, please respond to me by email.
> Any help you can offer is appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bill Statzer - Circulation Manager
> John Cook Wyllie Library
> UVA's College at Wise
> 1 College Avenue
> Wise, VA 24293
> bstatzer@mail.wise.virginia.edu
> phone: 540-328-0158
> fax: 540-328-0105
>
> Bill Statzer - Circulation Manager
> John Cook Wyllie Library
> UVA's College at Wise
> 1 College Avenue
> Wise, VA 24293
> bstatzer@mail.wise.virginia.edu
> phone: 540-328-0158
> fax: 540-328-0105
>
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Robert G. Marshall, Head Archivist
Urban Archives Center/University Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8329
818-677-2832
FAX 818-677-2676
robert.marshall@csun.edu

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