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Re: Job Posting closes TODAY



Good morning, Mr. Wagenaar:

I had found this position a very attractive one.  However I didn't apply
for the same reason that your top candidates turned you down, that it is a
temporary position.

Good wishes in filling the position.

Veronica Colley Cunningham
Archivist, Emma Willard School

-----Original Message-----
From:   Larry J. Wagenaar [SMTP:Wagenaar@HOPE.EDU]
Sent:   Friday, September 22, 2000 11:14 AM
To:     ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
Subject:        Job Posting closes TODAY

This is a reminder that the posting for the reopened position at the Joint
Archives of Holland closes TODAY.  If you would like to apply, please send
your resume and references as an attachment to an e-mail (we will also
accept
express-mailed resumes on Monday if you notify me today via e-mail that you
are unable to send these materials as an attachment).

Several have inquired as to the reasons for this reposting.  We reopened
the
position after our top candidates in the previous search took other perm
anent
positions.  This position is a one year term opportunity.

If you would like to gain experience and work alongside some great - and
fun -
 professional archivists please e-mail your materials today!


ARCHIVIST
The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College


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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