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Open position at Boston College



The open position for Head of Archives and Manuscripts
Department, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, follows:

Head, Archives and Manuscripts Department
John J. Burns Library of Rare Books
and Special Collections
Boston College
(Level 26)

Responsible for administering the Archives and Manuscripts
Department of the John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and
Special Collections at Boston College.  The Burns Library
houses over 150,000 volumes, 12,000,000 manuscripts, and
impressive holdings of artifacts, maps, paintings,
photographs, ephemera, and architectural records.

The Archives and Manuscripts Department is comprised of
three major components: the University Archives, the
literary and historical collections, and the Congressional
Archives.  The University Archives contain the non-current
records of Boston College and encompass large collections
of both print and non-print media.  The literary and
historical collections emphasize Irish history and culture,
British Catholic authors, Jesuitana, the history and
practice of Nursing, Bostoniana, and modern social issues
such as court-ordered busing in Boston and penal
administration.  The Congressional Archives is the
repository for the papers of Boston College alumni who have
held significant public office.  It currently includes the
papers of Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., the Rev. Robert F.
Drinan, SJ, Edward P. Boland, and Margaret Heckler.

The Head of the Department is responsible for the
acquisition of new materials for the University and
Congressional Archives and assists the Burns Librarian in
the acquisition of literary and historical collections.
The Head is also responsible for directing the arrangement
and description of all archival and manuscript collections,
including processing, the creation of finding aids,
encoding in EAD, and the creation of MARC records.  In
addition, the Head explores and recommends appropriate use
of computer systems and digital technologies.  Other
responsibilities include supervision of professional and
paraprofessional staff and student assistants; coordinating
departmental reference service; preparing exhibits;
assisting in the development of a university records
management program and electronic records plan; assisting
the Burns Librarian in budgetary planning; and maintaining
a positive working relationship with catalogers,
bibliographers, systems staff, and other colleagues in the
University library system, as well as members of the
University community and external donors.

Qualifications:  ALA-accredited MLS and/or MA in
appropriate subject, with course work in archival
management.  At least five years of progressively
responsible experience in archival and manuscripts
management with experience in the field of acquisitions and
donor relations, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge
of automation as it relates to archival management.  A
background in preservation planning, exhibit preparation,
digital technologies and supervisory experience is also
highly desirable.

Boston College, a co-educational Jesuit University of 9,000
undergraduates and 5,000 graduate and professional
students, is committed to the ideal of excellence and
service to others.  The University Library system contains
over 1.7 million printed volumes and is a leader in the use
of new information technology to enhance service to users.
The Library administration encourages participative
management, open communication and staff development at all
levels of the organization.  Benefits include twenty-two
days vacation, tuition remission, and health and dental
insurance plans.

Applications received before November 30, 2000,will receive
first consideration.  To apply, please send two copies of
resume and cover letter, with names and telephone numbers
of three professional references, to Boston College,
Department of Human Resources, More Hall 315, 140
Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA  02467.  Please mark
your application with position No. 1174a.  Boston College
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

----------------------
Barbara Thornton
@bc.edu
Boston College

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