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Position Announcement Library of Virginia



Archivist
Local Records Archival Assistant
$23,675-36,962
Position #00200


The Library of Virginia is seeking a Local Records Archival Assistant in the
. Description Services Branch. As a member of the Circuit Court Records
Program, the Archival Assistant will analyze, arrange, and describe routine
to moderately complex series of local government records dating from the
late-seventeenth to early-twentieth centuries. The Archival Assistant will
be assigned specific county or municipal records, preparing and organizing
the manuscript collections for patron and staff research. The Program
includes sixteen positions dedicated to the preservation, processing, and
public use of unique local records from across the Commonwealth.

Bachelor's degree in U.S. History, American Studies, or other related field
and formal experience in archival practices are preferred. The successful
candidate will have a working knowledge of national archival standards,
Virginia legal processes and state and local history, and of basic archival
conservation guidelines. The successful candidate will also possess
excellent customer-service and communications skills, the ability to work
well with program management and fellow staff members, and an ability to
work well within a flexible work routine and within prioritized processing
schedules, and a working knowledge of automated archival utilities. Must
pass a security background check.

The Library of Virginia fosters an open, team-oriented work environment and
is seeking an individual who values and appreciates this approach. To apply,
submit a completed Virginia Employment Application Form, and any supporting
materials, by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 18, 2000, to: Patricia Ann Brown,
Human Resources Office, The Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000. Telephone 804-692-3586 or FAX 804-692-3587.
The Virginia Employment Application Form is available online from the
Virginia Department of Personnel and Training
http://www.dpt.state.va.us/statefrm.htm.
An EEO/AA/ADA Employer

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