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Deadline approaching for Position Opening



REOPENDED SEARCH - DEADLINE APPROACHING

The following reopened search has a new deadline of Friday, September 22.  If
you are interested in this position please forward your materials as soon as
possible to the address below or electronically to wagenaar@hope.edu.

This is an excellent one year opportunity at a competitive salary.  The Joint
Archives can offer the successful candidate a well-rounded archival experience
as a colleague in a leading regional facility.  Hope College is also located
in an attractive area with many and varried recreational opportunities.


VISITING ARCHIVIST (1 year)
The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College
Holland, Michigan


RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direction of the Joint Archives of Holland
Collection Archivist the successful candidate will be involved in processing
archival collections, development of processing priorities, providing
reference services to visitors, supervision of a student staff member,
cataloging, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires either an ALA-accredited MLS or MA in History, with
a specialized archival training component.  Experience or course work with:
archival processing, cataloging, electronic records, and reference services.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills are required.  Demonstrated knowledge
of computer applications (Word, Access) would be helpful and the ability to
work independently and as part of a team is essential.  Candidates should
demonstrate an ability to combine excellence in archival skills with
professional activity and should be committed to the character and goals of a
liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.

ENVIRONMENT:  Hope College, a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with
the Reformed Church in America, has an enrollment of 2,900 (2,750 FTE)
students and is located five miles from Lake Michigan.  The Joint Archives of
Holland is a leading repository in an award-winning building.  The archives
also cares for and provides contractual archival services to the Holland
Museum, Western Seminary, and others.  The Joint Archives currently manages
approximately 6,000 lf of materials.

This is a terminal twelve-month position at the rank of Visiting Assistant
Professor.  Salary for this position is $27,000 to $30,000 commensurate with
experience and includes health insurance.  Relocation assistance is also
available.

APPLICATION:  Send letter of application; curriculum vitae/resume; two writing
samples (collection finding aid); names, phone numbers, mail and e-mail
addresses of three references to Larry J. Wagenaar, Director, The Joint
Archives of Holland, Hope College, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000.  For
more information e-mail wagenaar@hope.edu or call (616) 395-7798.  The
deadline for application is Friday, September 22, 2000 and consideration will
continue until the position is filled.

Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for
non-discrimination in employment.  Applications are strongly encouraged from
women and minority persons.

Larry J. Wagenaar, Associate Professor
Director, The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College Campus
Holland,  MI   49423

Wagenaar@hope.edu
www.hope.edu/jointarchives
(616) 395-7798
(616) 395-7197 (fax)

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