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Job Opening--UTSA Assistant Archivist



> Position Announcement
> 
> Assistant Archivist
>  ($27,000/yr. minimum)
> Position Available: June 2000.  Report to the Archivist.
> 
> 
> The Special Collections and Archives Department of the University of Texas
> at San Antonio Library seeks an Assistant Archivist. The successful
> applicant will facilitate and enhance access to and provide information
> about UTSA's archival holdings through: reference and instructional
> services; processing of collections; creation of print and on-line
> descriptive aids; and special projects.
> 
> Duties: Provide accurate, efficient and courteous reference service;
> assist students, faculty, and other clientele in using the archives.
> Provide instructional services in support of the academic use of the
> collections. Prepare and update print and on-line reference tools. Process
> archival collections-to include arrangement, description, and cataloging.
> Coordinate and supervise special projects. Perform other tasks as assigned
> by the Archivist.
> 
> Qualifications: 
> 
> Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree with advanced course work in archival
> theory and methodology. Demonstrated experience with standard archival
> processing and reference service as related to archival material.
> Excellent communication and public speaking skills. A professional
> demeanor and a strong commitment to public service.  Knowledge of
> historical research methodology and of current archival descriptive
> practices. Organizational abilities to manage diverse projects. Knowledge
> and experience with a variety of Microsoft software products.
> 
> Preferred: Second Masters degree. Ability to read and speak Spanish or
> German. One year of full-time professional archives experience.
> Instruction/presentation experience in an academic setting. Experience
> with text encoding (HTML). Working knowledge of basic preservation, USMARC
> format, and EAD. Experience with presentation software and instructional
> technologies.  
> 
> 
> Salary and benefits: Salary is $27,000 minimum.  UTSA offers a full
> package of benefits, including optional retirement programs.  There is no
> state income tax at this time.
> 
> General Information
> The University of Texas at San Antonio is a state supported co-educational
> university that serves about 17,000 students.  UTSA has three campuses,
> one located on the far northwest side of San Antonio and two in downtown
> San Antonio.  Through four colleges, UTSA offers more than 20 graduate and
> 40 undergraduate programs. The UTSA Library has a staff of 20 professional
> and 45 classified staff.  There is a materials budget of more than $2
> million.
> 
> The Archives unit of the Special Collections and Archives Department is a
> small but growing part of the UTSA Library.  The recently renovated
> Archives in located on UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures campus in
> downtown San Antonio.  The Archives specializes in collecting and
> providing access to records and papers that document South Texas, with a
> particular emphasis on Bexar County and San Antonio.  Special collecting
> areas include women and women's organizations, Mexican-Americans political
> leaders, and San Antonio authors.
> 
> Application process
> Send letter of application, résumé and names of three references to:
> Jacquelyn Crinion, Assistant Director for Collections and Extended
> Services, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 6900 N. Loop 1604 West,
> San Antonio, TX 78249 or e-mail jcrinion@utsa.edu. Review of applications
> to begin April 10, 2000 and continue until position is filled.
> 
> 
> 
> UTSA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  WOMEN,
> MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ***********************************************************
> Jill U. Jackson, Archivist
> UTSA Library
> Special Collections & Archives Department
> Tel. 210-458-2385; Fax. 210-458-2386
>
> Address:801 South Bowie, ITC Bldg., Room 3.08.01, San Antonio, TX
> 78205-3296
> 
> URL: www.lib.utsa.edu/Archives/
> 
> 
> 

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