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Positions Opening SALARY INCREASED



Im my haste to get the following message out, an unproofed copy was sent with
several spelling errors.  My apologies for sending out a quickly typed and
unproofed document.  Here is the corrected copy.


SALARY INCREASED FOR OPEN POSITION - DEADLINE EXTENDED

Due to the limited number of responses to our position opening and discussion
on this listserve regarding starting salaries, we have decided to INCREASE THE
SALARY and EXTEND THE DEADLINE for the following position.  The new salary
offered is $27,000 to $30,000 commensurate with experience.  The deadline for
applications has also been extended two weeks, to May 1, 2000.  See below for
more information.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a new archivist and, based on the number
of applicants to date, a qualified archivist has an excellent chance to be
successful.  The Joint Archives is a rewarding place to work.


ARCHIVIST
The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College


RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direction of the Joint Archives of Holland
Collection Archivist the successful candidate will be involved in processing
archival collections, development of processing priorities, providing
reference services to visitors, supervision of a student staff member,
cataloging, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires either an ALA-accredited MLS or MA in History, with
a specialized archival training component.  Experience or course work with:
archival processing, cataloging, electronic records, EAD/HTML, and reference
services.  Strong interpersonal and writing skills are required.  Demonstrated
knowledge of computer applications (Word, Access, Pagemaker) would be helpful
and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
Candidates should demonstrate an ability to combine excellence in archival
skills with professional activity and should be committed to the character and
goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.

ENVIRONMENT:  Hope College, a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with
the Reformed Church in America, has an enrollment of 2,900 (2,750 FTE)
students and is located five miles from Lake Michigan.  The Joint Archives of
Holland is a leading repository in an award-winning building.  The archives
also cares for and provides contractual archival services to the Holland
Museum, Western Seminary, and others.  The Joint Archives currently manages
approximately 6,000 lf of materials.

This is a terminal twelve-month position at the rank of Visiting Assistant
Professor and begins in August, 2000.  Salary for this position is $27,000 to
$30,000 commensurate with experience and includes health insurance.

APPLICATION:  Send letter of application; curriculum vitae/resume; two writing
samples (collection finding aid); names, phone numbers, mail and e-mail
addresses of three references to Larry J. Wagenaar, Director, The Joint
Archives of Holland, Hope College, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000.  For
more information e-mail Wagenaar@hope.edu or call (616) 395-7798.  Deadline
for applications has been extended  to MAY 1 and consideration will continue
until the position is filled.

Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for
non-discrimination in employment.  Applications are strongly encouraged from
women and minority persons.

Larry J. Wagenaar, Associate Professor
Director, The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College Campus
Holland,  MI   49423

Wagenaar@hope.edu
www.hope.edu/jointarchives
(616) 395-7798
(616) 395-7197 (fax)

Larry J. Wagenaar, Associate Professor
Director, The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College Campus
Holland,  MI   49423

Wagenaar@hope.edu
www.hope.edu/jointarchives
(616) 395-7798
(616) 395-7197 (fax)

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