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Reference Position, Savannah, GA



The Georgia Historical Society headquartered in Savannah is seeking a
service-oriented professional to fill the position of Reference Archivist.
Position description follows:

Title:          Reference Archivist
Reports to:     Director of Library and Archives
Supervises: Library Assistants, Interns and Volunteers

Primary Duties:
Oversees the day-to-day operation of the reference room.

Provides reference service for patrons via walk-in visits, telephone, mail
and email and ensures reference service is conducted in a timely,
efficient, and polite manner by library staff.

Works with the Manuscripts Archivist and Visual Materials Archivist, and
under the direction of the Director of Library and Archives in the
development of the collection, implementation of an online public access
catalog, and authority control.

Supervises full-time and part-time Library Assistants, student interns, and
volunteers.

Represents the Society in library specific outreach programs.

Participates in planning and works with entire Georgia Historical Society
staff to ensure total integration of library/archives component into the
mission and goals of the Society.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education: Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program,
Masters in History, or Masters in Public History with Archival Education.

Required: Minimum of two years professional reference experience in
library/archival repository working with primary sources; demonstrated
knowledge of archival principles; advanced knowledge of automated systems
and standards; supervisory experience. Must have excellent written and
verbal communication skills.

Salary and benefits:    Salary is competitive and based on qualifications.
Benefits package includes medical, dental, retirement, annual and sick leave.

Application: Send letter of interest, resume, and names and contact
information for three references to: Susan E. Dick, Director of Library and
Archives, Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker Street, Savannah, GA
31401. Email applications may be sent to: sdick@georgiahistory.com.
Applications received by June 23, 2000 will be considered. Please visit the
GHS website for information about the Society and its programs,
www.georgiahistory.com.

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