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Position Announcement



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Manuscript/Archives Librarian
Special Collections Department
University of Nevada, Reno Library

Seeking experienced applicants for the position of manuscript/archivist
librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the management
of Special Collections Department?s manuscript and archival collections.

Responsibilities: Manage and develop manuscript and archival collections.
Identify and acquire important research collections. Process collections and
provide access through preparation and development of finding-aids. Create
MARC cataloging records and develop other databases and online reference
services. Develop and implement projects for digitizing and providing
electronic access to materials. Oversee and coordinate conservation and
preservation of research materials. Pursue funding opportunities, including
grants and donations. Provide special collections reference and
instructional services. Publicize new and existing collections. Supervise
one classified position, University Archivist, along with student assistants
and interns. Work closely with university faculty to acquire and make
available collections that meet the research and educational mission of
specific disciplines. Coordinate manuscript management and acquisition with
other manuscript repositories in Nevada. Meet university requirements for
promotion and tenure. Reports to Head of Special Collections. See expanded
position information at www.library.unr.edu/~specoll/position.htm

Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or archival studies from
ALA accredited institution.  Minimum two years experience in
archival/manuscript management, including processing and finding aid
preparation; development of electronic access tools. Demonstrated knowledge
of archival theory and practice. Familiarity with automated archival or
bibliographic information systems and descriptive standards for archival
materials. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable: Advanced degree in history or humanities/social science
discipline; experience with USMARC, EAD, SGML, web page design, digitization
of materials and electronic access. Experience with outreach and exhibit
preparation.

Salary and Benefits: minimum $42,271 or commensurate with experience and
qualifications. TIAA/CREF and other retirement options; 24 vacation days;
generous sick leave. No state income tax.

The Environment:  The University of Nevada, Reno has a student body of
12,500, with approximately one-third enrolled in graduate degree programs.
The University is situated in Reno, a metropolitan area of 300,000, on the
eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, 35 miles from Lake Tahoe.  The Special
Collections Department is a major repository for historical manuscript and
archival collections in the state of Nevada, nationally recognized for
important collections relating to the history of Nevada and the West. See
website at: www.library.unr.edu/~specoll

Applications: Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of
three references to: Janita Jobe; Library Dean's Office/Mailstop 322;
University of Nevada; 1664 N. Virginia St.; Reno, NV 89557-0044. Review of
applications will begin October 1.

The University of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.

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