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Open Position - Missouri



MANUSCRIPT SPECIALIST
Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia, MO

The Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Columbia, at the University of
Missouri, has a full-time, permanent, entry-level position available.  The
collection includes the manuscript holdings of the University of Missouri
and the State Historical of Missouri.  For further information about the
Collection, visit the web site at www.system.missouri.edu/whmc/.

Responsibilities:  Duties include processing manuscript and archival
collections; HTML coding; and assisting with National History Day in
Missouri, reference service, and outreach activities.

Qualifications:  BA in history or another social science is required.
Preference will be given to candidates holding MA degrees, with emphasis in
archival training and/or archival experience.  Demonstrated ability to
process (arrange and describe) manuscript and archival collections is
required.  Experience with National History Day, reference service, HTML
coding and Web applications, and database management is desirable.
Effective oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
are necessary.  Willingness and ability to lift and carry 35 to 40-pound
boxes is mandatory.

Compensation:  Annual salary is $23,500.  Position carries University of
Missouri benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days;
retirement; medical and dental insurance; educational assistance; and other
options.

Application:  Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references to Laura Bullion, Associate
Director, WHMC-C, 23 Ellis Library, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
65201-5149.  Deadline:  January 31, 2001.  The University of Missouri and
the State Historical Society of Missouri are equal employment opportunity
institutions.

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