Please post this position. A more detailed description is attached to this e-mail. College Archivist /Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts Vassar College invites applications for the position of Curator of RareBooks and Manuscripts/College Archivist. This senior-level management position administers the Special Collections Department, which includes the manuscript and rare books collections as well as the College Archives. Responsible for collection development and promotion, exhibitions, budget management, reference queries and library instruction. Also responsible for establishment of an archives and records management program. This is a new program entailing appraising, processing and providing access to more than 2200 linear feet of material currently held in storage. Responsibilities include the development of records retention and disposition schedules for all College offices. ALA-accredited MLS, MA in Archival Studies or MA in History with archival training and five years of experience in college or university archives or Special Collections Department including experience establishing institutional archives required. Additionally, candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills; familiarity with encoded text applications as well as experience with professional standards in archives, including MARC, AACR2, APPM and EAD; demonstrated leadership skills; the ability to interact effectively with a broad clientele; and the ability to perform physical activities associated with archival environments. Priority will be given to candidates with certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists. For consideration, send letter, resume and names and addresses of three references to the Director of the Libraries, Vassar College, Box 20, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604-0020. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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