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Amy Cooper
Archivist/Special Collections Librarian
I. D. Weeks Library
University of South Dakota
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STATE ARCHIVIST
South Dakota State Historical Society/Office of History
Department of Education and Cultural Affairs
Pierre, South Dakota

Description of Position:  The state archivist is a program director within
the South Dakota State Historical Society/Office of History, Department of
Education and Cultural Affairs.  As a program director, the state archivist
administers the archives program (state archives) and is the official
custodian of the archival resources of the state as set forth in South
Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 1-18C.  The director manages administrative and
programmatic functions for the state archives and provides leadership within
the statewide archival community.

Qualifications:  The state archivist requires advanced knowledge of archival
procedures and methods, American history with emphasis on western history
preferred, and the acquisition, care, and preservation of archival records,
library materials, and microfilm.  An advanced degree in history, public
administration, library science, or related field with degree emphasis on
archival training preferred.  The program director must have the ability to
manage successfully a small team of employees to collect, preserve, and
interpret efficiently and effectively the history of South Dakota through an
archival program; provide outstanding customer service to public and
governmental patrons; and  participate in a State Historical Society (state
agency) environment with archaeological, historic preservation, museum, and
research and publishing programs.  Excellent communication skills and
top-notch organizational abilities are important for this position.  Five
years experience in archival services, two years of which are management
practice.  An Academy of Certified Archivists certification is preferred.

Comments:  The archives contains the official state records as well as
extensive map, manuscript, photograph, and state census/genealogy
collections.  In addition, the archives includes a non-lending library on
Upper Great Plains and South Dakota materials.  The archives provides a
public research/reference room and cooperates with the other State
Historical Society/Office of History program directors to make available and
use the archival and library materials for exhibits, research, and
publications.  The archives also operates a microfilm unit at the Mike
Durfee State Prison in Springfield, SD.  This is an E17 salaried position
and is exempt from the Career Service Act.

Salary:  DOQ; minimum of $1,181.60 biweekly (equivalent to $2,560.13
monthly).

Closing Date:  May 12, 2000.

Application Procedures:  Candidates must submit a letter of interest,
resume, and state application form (available on the internet
www.state.sd.us/jobs) to:

Cheryl Stone, Human Resource Manager
South Dakota Bureau of Personnel
445 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-3185
e-mail:  cheryl.stone@state.sd.us

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State Archivist Announcement.doc

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LaVera Rose        Librarian/Archivist         SD State Archives
900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217
lavera.rose@state.sd.us; 605-773-3780; fax: 605-773-6041




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