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JOB POSTING - YALE UNIVERSITY
ARCHIVIST
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Yale University
Rank: Librarian I ($37,100-59,100) or Librarian II ($40,700-$64,900)
Rank and salary depending on qualifications and experience.
RE POSTING - SLIGHTLY REVISED
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in
the Sterling Memorial Library and 16 school and department libraries. It
employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the
opportunity to work with the highest caliber of colleagues, faculty and
students in a variety of contexts conducive to staff development. A
full
spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a
rapidly
expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's
distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious
projects such as the renovation of the main library building, the
complete
retrospective conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation
projects which include network access to scholarly information and a
range
of imaging initiatives.
THE BEINECKE RARE BOOK AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY
The Beinecke Library is Yale's principal repository for literary
archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. In addition to its
distinguished general collections, the library houses outstanding special
collections devoted to American literature, German literature, Western
Americana, and British literary and cultural studies. For further
information about the Beinecke Library, consult the library's
web site .
The Manuscript Unit is the technical services unit responsible for
accessioning, processing, cataloging, and conservation and preservation
of the Beinecke's manuscript, archival and non-print collections,
including
photographs, works of art on paper, audio recordings and moving image
formats. The staff consists of the Unit Head, 4 FTE Archivists, 2 FTE
Archives Assistants, student assistants, and special project personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Manuscript Unit Head, processes collections
of American and modern European literary archives and historical
manuscripts. May also assist with preservation, cataloging, and digital
conversion of sound recordings, movies, and videotapes associated with
manuscript and archival collections. Prepares and maintains electronic
finding aids according to established local practice, including EAD
encoding. Performs original cataloging in the MARC format, and
participates in the ongoing retrospective conversion of the library's
manuscripts card catalog. Special projects as assigned. Plans, directs,
and reviews the work of processing assistants and student assistants. Is
expected to be active professionally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: MLS or equivalent ALA-accredited degree, with formal training
in archival theory and practice. Two years of relevant professional
experience required for appointment at Librarian II rank. Working
knowledge of the MARC format, LCSH, AACR2, Hensen's APPM, and other LC
cataloging standards. Familiarity with automated library information
management systems, such as NOTIS or RLIN. Familiarity with basic
preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript
collections, including historical audio collections. Demonstrated
knowledge of American or modern European literature or history; broad
knowledge in the humanities. Good reading knowledge of at least one
modern European language, preferably French, German, or Polish. Facility
with microcomputers and basic software applications in a Windows
environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention
to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
production oriented, team environment.
Preferred:
· Experience processing and cataloging modern literary or historical
manuscripts and archival collections.
· Familiarity with MARC coding and national descriptive standards for
non-musical sound recordings or moving image formats.
· Familiarity with preservation reformatting standards for audio-visual
media.
· Reading knowledge of Spanish.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary and full benefits package available. Please submit a
letter of application, resume and the names of three references to Diane
Y.
Turner, Director, Library Human Resources, P.O. Box 208240, New Haven,
CT,
06520-8240 (diane.turner@yale.edu). Source code EAYU8541. Fax
203-432-1806.
Application deadline is October 20, 2000; applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
Yale
University is an equal Opportunity Employer
Nicole Bouche
Manuscript Unit Head
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library