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Re: Academic Archivist II Position at UW-Milwaukee (#2)



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Academic Archivist II(Archives and Special Collections)

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: The Academic Archivist is responsible for
appraising, collecting, preserving, and describing the UWM Manuscript
Collection documenting the history of the metropolitan Milwaukee
region, and assisting with preserving and making available the
official records of the University.  Specific duties include
developing, cataloging, promoting, and providing access to the UWM
manuscript collection; conducting outreach to students, faculty, and
campus offices as well as to community researchers and organizations;
helping to coordinate the operation of the Area Research Center and
other interinstitutional projects.  Other responsibilities include
participating in developing, updating, and maintaining  the Division
Web site, assisting with exhibits and public programs, and providing
reference services for the Fromkin Memorial Collection. The Academic
Archivist also trains and supervises student employees and advises
donors and researchers on legal issues such as matters of privacy,
restrictions, and access to university records and manuscript
collections, and advises 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.  Supervisory and
interpersonal communication skills.
Desired: Second advanced degree in a relevant field; 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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