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Re: Academic Archivist II Position at UW-Milwaukee



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Academic Archivist II
(Assistant University Archivist)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a Carnegie-designated
Research institution committed to academic excellence.  One of two
doctoral degree-granting institutions in the multi-campus University
of Wisconsin system, UWM has an enrollment of over 25,000 students.
The 93 acre campus, an attractive combination of historic buildings
and modern architecture, is located on Milwaukee's east side, near
Lake Michigan, a short drive or bus ride from a wealth of cultural and
recreational resources.  The Golda Meir Library is a modern,
centralized library housing 4.7 million bibliographical items
including the American Geographical Society Collection.  The Division
of Archives and Special Collections includes the University Archives,
the UWM Manuscript Collection, and a collection of rare and special
material with long-term research potential in the arts, humanities,
and social sciences, and also operates an Area Research Center (ARC,
part of a statewide cooperative regional archives network administered
by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin).

Responsibilities: Has primary responsibility for the day-to-day
management of the official records of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  This includes appraising, collecting,
preserving, and describing official records of continuing value to
UWM; administering and developing the UWM records management program
and overseeing the operation of records center services.  Specific
duties include: developing policies and procedures relating to the
University records management program; developing, promoting, and
conducting training sessions on records management for University
personnel; managing day-to-day records program activities; providing
assistance to University departments in the use or disposal of records
in accordance with the Wisconsin Public Records Law, FERPA, and other
applicable laws; providing reference services to students, faculty,
and other researchers wishing to use University records; participating
in developing, updating, and maintaining the Division's Web site, and
conducting outreach concerning the University records management
program and the use of University records.  Other duties include
assisting with the operation of the ARC and other cooperative
projects; providing reference services for the Fromkin Memorial
Collection; acquiring materials for the UWM Manuscript Collection
documenting the history of the metropolitan Milwaukee region; and
advising the Assistant Library Director for Archives and Special
Collections, to whom the position reports, on matters pertaining to
the operation of the Archives.

Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited MLS/MLIS, or an MA/MS in
History that includes a minimum of six semester credits of formal
archival education.  Two years of relevant professional experience in
archives, records management work or a related area.  Familiarity with
emerging technologies and their impact on archives, records
management, and special collections services.  Demonstrated
supervisory and interpersonal communication skills.  Desired: Second
advanced degree in a relevant field; certification from ARMA; record
of professional involvement.

Salary: Academic Archivist II.  Minimum salary: $36,960 annually
depending upon qualifications and experience.

Appointment/Benefits: This is a twelve month academic staff annual
probationary appointment leading to indefinite appointment.  Generous
vacation and fringe benefits.

Application: Full position description is available.  Send letter of
application and statement of qualifications, resume, graduate
transcripts, and name/address/telephone number of three references to
Maureen Powless, Personnel Librarian, University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meir Library, P.O. Box 604, Milwaukee, WI
53201-0604.  All applications must be postmarked no later than April
14, 2000.


UWM is an AA/EO employer strongly committed to maintaining a climate
supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference based on
gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation.  We
particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance
and diversify our workforce.

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