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Position available -- Curator/Archivist, Vassar College



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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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