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Two job opportunities: University Archivist and Assistant Archivi st (Mississippi)



Position Vacancy (New Position)
Mississippi State University Libraries

Associate Professor/University Archivist and Coordinator of Special
Collections

The Mississippi State University Libraries seek a creative, innovative and
energetic team player for the position of Associate Professor/University
Archivist and Coordinator of the Special Collections Department. The
position will provide direct supervision for the University Archives
Division and leadership and coordination for three divisions of the Special
Collections Department: Mississippiana and Rare Books, Manuscripts and
University Archives. This is a tenure-track faculty position at Associate
Professor rank with full faculty privileges and responsibilities, which
reports to the Dean of Libraries. The position further requires leadership
in the cultivation and interpretation of the unique resources of the Special
Collections Department that will contribute to a university-supported goal
of attaining Association of Research Libraries membership for the
Mississippi State University Libraries.

Description: With broad collecting specialties in the history of
Mississippi, the South and Mississippi State University, the library
has built a solid research collection with strengths in journalism and the
mass media, architecture, military history, politics, women's history,
education, agriculture, engineering and other subjects related to the land
grant mission of Mississippi State University. The collection includes some
40,000 books, periodicals and other publications, substantial collections of
photographs and vertical files of ephemera, 8,000 linear ft. of manuscripts
and 4,700 linear ft. of official University records and faculty papers.

Staffing: Two full-time faculty, three full-time staff members and 8-10
student assistants.

Responsibilities: The University Archivist/Coordinator of Special
Collections will lead the department in planning and carrying out all
aspects of program development including: expanding and refining the
departmental collection development policy, evaluating archival and
manuscript collections and extending and enhancing the donor relations
program; implementing a solid public relations program, including the
development of publications, exhibits and other interpretive products;
conservation of materials; technological applications, including computer
applications, retrospective conversion of collections to MARC format,
finding aid conversion (EAD and SGML) and digitizing of collections;
facilities management, including the enhancement of security, environmental
controls and work spaces. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible
for budgeting, personnel management and grants planning and management for
the department.

Additional responsibilities include continued growth as a faculty member in
the areas of teaching, research and service;
participation in library collection development; participation in library
outreach programs.

The responsibilities of the University Archivist component of the position
include: accessioning and processing of all pertinent University material
and making such material available for research and University
administrative needs; for expanding the holdings of the University Archives
by soliciting pertinent materials from University faculty, staff, alumni and
other sources; coordination of the University Records Management program in
accordance with records management guidelines as established by the laws of
the state of Mississippi for state agencies; coordination of the University
Oral History Program; supervision of the staff and student assistants
assigned to the University Archives division; participation with other
Special Collections faculty and staff in providing reference service,
including during extended hours on a rotating basis.

Qualifications: Required: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
with course work in archival administration or a M.A. degree in a related
field; at least five years of progressively responsible experience in
managing special collections and/or archives in an academic environment;
knowledge of archival standards, especially those relating to conservation;
familiarity with digital technology; commitment to collaboration and public
service; strong communication and interpersonal skills; superior
organizational skills and the ability and willingness to work independently
within a team environment and the ever changing dynamics of a library and
university environment. Preferred: Subject Ph.D.

Excellent benefits package. Faculty rank, privileges and responsibilities;
12-month appointment.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Submit application, resume and names/addresses/telephone number/email
addresses of three work references to:

   Debra Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
   Mississippi State University Libraries
   P.O. Box 5408
   Mississippi State, MS 39762

Applications accepted through March 25, 2000, or until suitable applicant is
found. For more information on the Mississippi State University community,
see the university's website at http//www.msstate.edu/. Mississippi State
University is an EEO/AA employer.

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POSITION VACANCY (New Position)
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Assistant Professor/Assistant Archivist
Congressional and Political Research Center

The Mississippi State University Libraries seek applications from highly
motivated, innovative, dynamic and highly qualified individuals for an entry
level faculty, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The
Assistant Archivist in the Congressional and Political Research Center
reports to the Coordinator of the Center and will be responsible for
assisting the Coordinator with processing of collections and creation of
guides in electronic and paper formats, reference service, planning, public
relations, outreach activities, seeking grants, oral history programs,
supervision of staff and other duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator.

As a library faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to
demonstrate continued professional growth in the areas of teaching, research
and service as required by Mississippi State University and the University
Libraries. The successful candidate will also be expected to be a team
player committed to the Library program as a whole.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree from an ALA accredited program or a M.A.
degree in history or political science and archival experience in an
academic environment or historical agency are required. Also required are
strong interpersonal, communications and organizational skills and the
ability to work independently within a team environment and the ever
changing dynamics of a library and university environment. Preferred
credentials include at least one year of archival experience with
congressional collections and one year of supervisory experience. Additional
desired qualification: Ph.D. in history or political science and archival
experience.

Excellent benefits package. Faculty rank, privileges and responsibilities;
12-month appointment.

RANK/SALARY: Assistant Professor; salary range $28,000-$30,000, commensurate
with experience and qualifications.

Submit application, resume, names/addresses/phone numbers/email addresses of
three professional references to:

   Debra Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
   Mississippi State University Libraries
   P.O. Box 5408
   Mississippi State, MS 39762

Applications accepted through March 25, 2000, or until suitable applicant is
found. For additional information on the Mississippi State University
community, see the University's website at http://www.msstate.edu/.
Mississippi State University is a land grant institution and the largest
state supported university in Mississippi. The University is located in
Starkville, Mississippi.
Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO Employer.

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