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Position Vacancy: Assistant Archivist, Ina Dillard Russell Library, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia.

Russell Library is the center of research activities at GC&SU. Library resources include over 180,000 volumes, 1,100 periodical subscriptions, and extensive microform holdings. Approximately 4,000 government documents are added annually. The Library also houses the Flannery O?Connor Collection, University Archives, and other Special Collections. Primary access to the library catalog, periodical indexes and full-text periodical databases is provided via GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), a state-wide library system.  Visit our web site at:  http://library.gcsu.edu/.
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Identifies and acquires archives, manuscripts, books, and materials in other formats relating to GC&SU, Flannery O'Connor, the middle Georgia region, and the history of education as it relates to Georgia; provides reference services for all special collections materials; processes collections for research use; evaluates the preservation and conservation needs of the collections; develops outreach programs; participates in general reference service for the Library. Reports to the Assistant Director for Special Collections.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in American History, American Studies, English, Library Science, or a related discipline; significant education in archival theory and practice; significant experience in an archives or manuscript repository; excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work with a broad constituency, including colleagues, administration, donors, students, faculty and the community. PREFERRED: Experience with MARC-AMC format; ACA certification.

RANK AND SALARY:The 12-month appointment holds faculty rank, dependent upon qualifications. Minimum salary is $30,000.  Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, tuition remission, and mandatory participation in the state Teacher?s Retirement System or optional retirement system, 21 days vacation, 12 holidays, and 12 days sick leave.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 March or until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required prior to interviewing), names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Nancy Davis Bray
Chair, Archivist Search Committee
Russell Library
Campus Box 043
Georgia College & State University      
                                        Milledgeville, GA  31061


        GC&SU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.