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Job Announcement--Delta State University



ARCHIVIST:    Delta State University invites applications from
energetic, service, oriented individuals for the position of
Archivist.     The archives has its own building and is administratively
located within Library Services, which is composed of the W. B. Roberts
Library, Audio Visual Center, Instructional Resources Center, and
Archives.  The Archives collects and provides access to manuscripts
relating to Mississippi and its Delta region, archives and manuscripts
relating to the University, has an active oral history program and
sponsors an aggressive series of exhibitions and public programs.  The
three year old Charles W. Capps Archives and Museum Building has
permanent and special exhibition galleries, meeting space, and
appropriate archives storage, processing and use facilities.

ENVIRONMENT:  Delta State University, one of eight public institutions
of higher learning in Mississippi, has an enrollment of more than 4,000
students, of which approximately 15% are engaged in studies at the
graduate level. The university provides a comprehensive curriculum,
offering 15 baccalaureate degrees in 45 majors, nine master?s degrees in
nineteen fields, the Educational Specialist degree, and the Doctor of
Education degree.  The city of Cleveland is a friendly community of more
than 15,000 individuals which has been recognized as ?one of the 100
best small towns in America.?

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage and develop an archival program encompassing
both historical manuscript collections and university records.  Duties
include records solicitation, appraisal, accessioning, processing,
preservation, description (including MARC cataloging) and reference.
Assist faculty in developing strategies and selecting materials to
facilitate the use of archival materials and exhibit programming in the
instructional programs of the University.  Conceive, research, and mount
permanent and special exhibitions.  Work collaboratively with on and off
campus groups to develop public programs.   Will plan and implement a
university records management program.  Supervises staff member and
student employees.  Reports to Director of Library Services.

REQUIRED:  Master?s degree in archives, history or library science
(ALA-accredited) or equivalent with course work in archives theory and
methodology; experience managing, providing reference service, and
processing manuscript and archives collections; working knowledge of
USMARC; familiarity with archives related use of WWW; excellent oral,
written, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong service
orientation.

HIGHLY DESIRED:  Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists;
knowledge of Mississippi and Delta history; knowledge and experience
with principles and practices of records management, electronic records,
EAD, exhibition or archival materials and historical objects, grants,
oral history, imaging technology, outreach and public relations.

12-month position with faculty status and excellent fringe benefits.
Salary from $32,000, commensurate with qualifications.  Applications
will be reviewed beginning  March 28.  Send letter of application,
resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3
professional references to:  Terry S. Latour, Director of Library
Services, W. B. Roberts Library, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
38733.    An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

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