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Position announcement - Archivist, Mesa Public Library, Mesa,AZ



  The City of Mesa respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workforce.
           To this end, we encourage all interested people to apply.
APPLY:  CITY OF MESA PERSONNEL DIVISION       MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
        SOUTH CENTER STREET CAMPUS                      PERSONNEL DIVISION
        200 S. CENTER BUILDING 1, MESA, ARIZONA  85210            P. O. BOX
1466, MESA, AZ  85211-1466
        MESA, ARIZONA  85210OFFICE (480) 644-2365                           JOB
HOTLINE (480) 644-2759
Internet Address:  http://www.ci.mesa.az.us                                 OR
1-800-662-5053 Toll Free
POSTED:  Monday, March 26, 2001
CLOSES:  Friday, April 13, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
   Applications must be physically received in our office by 5:00 p.m. on the
                         closing date to be considered.

SALARY RANGE:  (42)  $35,048.00 - $47,299.20 Annually$1,348.00 -
$1,819.201,348.00 - $1,819.20 Biweekly

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Librarian I - Archivist is responsible for the appraisal, arrangement,
description, and preservation of the archival collection within the Mesa Room of
the Main Public Library.  Duties may include:  identifying, appraising,
arranging, describing, and preserving the archival collection including:
historical and permanent public records; archives of various organizations,
manuscripts, photographs, maps, drawings, newspapers, etc.; evaluating and
appraising potential acquisitions to determine the value and appropriateness of
the material; developing aids such as:  preliminary inventories, finding aids
and guides which explain history, scope, content, and arrangement of the
collections; providing reference and research services to patrons; presenting
workshops on preservation to staff and the public; providing tours of the Mesa
Room; interpreting and explaining library and City policies; and supervising
volunteers in archival functions.  Employees must be able to work some evenings
and weekends.  This class performs related duties as required.  This class is
FLSA exempt-professional.
                                      QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  Requires any combination of training, education, or
experience equivalent to graduation from a library school accredited by the
American Library Association with a Master's Degree in Library Science with
archival specialization or a Master's Degree in History or a related discipline
with formal coursework in archival administration.  Good (1 - 3 years)
professional experience in arrangement, description, and preservation of
archival collections is also required.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications and supplements will be reviewed and the most qualified applicants
will be placed on an eligible list.  From this list, applicants may be selected
for an Oral Board interview.  If you are invited to a testing process and might
require reasonable accommodation to participate, please advise the Personnel
Office at the time you are contacted.  All applicants will be notified of their
status by mail.  Final selection will be made by the appropriate Department
Manager with the approval of the City Manager.

PLEASE NOTE:  Every effort will be made to process your application in a timely
manner.  The selection process ensures a very thorough review of all
applications to determine those who meet the minimum requirements for this
position.  Due to the large number of applications received for most positions
and the thoroughness of the screening process, the review and response to
applications requires up to four weeks to complete.  Please wait to hear from
us; do not call the Personnel Office to check on the status of your application.
You will be notified by mail when the review is completed.  If mailing your
application through U.S. mail, please use the P. O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
85211-1466 address and allow three+ days for receipt.  If using an overnight
mail service, be sure to use the 200 S. Center St., Bldg. 1, Mesa, AZ  85210
street address.

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If you have any questions about the position, call or e-mail Sarah Zafra  at
480-644-5420, sarah_zafra@ci.mesa.az.us.

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