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To the List Manager,

Following is an advertisement and position description for the
University Archivist,
Dalhousie University.  Your cooperation in posting this job
advertisement to the
Archives listserv is requested.

Dalhousie University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal
people, persons
with a disability, racially visible persons and women.  I would
appreciate your drawing
the attention of qualified members of these designated groups to this
job posting.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
William R. Maes
University Librarian
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS


                                            Exciting and Challenging
Career Opportunity
                                                  Dalhousie University
Archives


Dalhousie University seeks a University Archivist.  The successful
candidate will be
responsible for the acquisition, description, preservation, and
provision of access to
extensive archival resources.  The University Archives was established
in 1970 as a
unit within the Dalhousie University Libraries System.  The University
Archives
collects Dalhousie?s institutional records, official University
publications, significant
papers of faculty, staff, and alumni, and material related to research
fields in Maritime
business, theatre, and literature.  For additional information, consult
the University
Archives web site at www.library.dal.ca/archives/archives.html

Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will
work closely with
those responsible for records management in all University
administrative and academic
units; the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and
Development and the Head
of Special Collections; members of the Nova Scotia archival community;
and local
cultural groups.  The extension of Freedom of Information legislation
coverage to Nova
Scotia universities in November 2000 will impact on the job
responsibilities.  The
Archivist will be responsible for supervising two support staff and a
number of student
assistants.

The University Archives is undergoing major organizational change in
which the
successful candidate is expected to take a leading role.  This is a
challenging and
exciting job opportunity for a service-oriented archivist with extensive
practical and
managerial experience.


Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a graduate degree in archival studies
or equivalent
professional archivist experience; a minimum of five years of archives
experience;
demonstrated experience in database development and administration with
emphasis on
the provision of effective online access to archival information;
expertise in using EAD
and RAD; experience in creating digital resources; and the ability to
handle the
physical demands of the position.  The successful candidate must have
good
interpersonal skills, effective writing skills, strong leadership and
communication abilities,
strong organizational skills, a collaborative outlook, enthusiasm and
flexibility.  A
strong academic background and previous work experience in an academic
setting are
preferred.  Teaching experience would be an asset.

The position is available June 1, 2000.  This is a full-time,
probationary tenure track
appointment.  The University Archivist is a member of the Dalhousie
Faculty
Association.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Halifax, Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational
opportunities in
addition to high quality of life for all.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed
to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  Dalhousie
University is an
Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University
encourages
applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a
disability, racially visible
persons and women.

Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, and names of three
referees, at least
one of which must be an archivist, to:

 William Maes, University Librarian
 Killam Library
 Dalhousie University
 Halifax, Nova Scotia   B3H 4H8
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