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The Kansas State Historical Society has the following position open: 
Archivist I - Government Records Archivist Position number: K0091913 Division of Library and Archives Topeka, KS www.kshs.org 

This is a professional position at the Library and Archives Division of the Kansas State Historical Society which a state government agency within the state Civil Service system. This position assists state and local government agencies with surveying and scheduling records and appraising records for enduring value. 

Primary Responsibilities: 
* Provides advice to state and government agencies regarding proper archival and records management procedures and assists them in surveying, scheduling, storing, and microfilming records in order to implement K.S.A. 45-406 and 45-412 to help carry out the responsibilities of the State Records Board * Updates and expands the Kansas State Records Management Manual and the Government Local Records Manual * Appraises records offered to the state archives by state and local government agencies including district courts or included in special disposal requests submitted to the State Records Board by state and local officials. * Serves on the divisional appraisal committee * Helps develop and articulates to records users the technical, theoretical, legal, historical, and research issues associated with archival/records management administration of electronic and analog records. * Cooperates with the Genealogical Society of Utah's microfilming project * Provides assistance to the state records manager in administering the state records center daily operations and functions when necessary 

Secondary Responsibilities: 
* Provides reference service to patrons conducting research in the Center for Historical Research * Serves as the divisional volunteer coordinator 
Physical demands require some lifting, carrying boxes of boxes or heavy volumes, often in dirty, dusty or hot or cold conditions. 

Qualifications: * BA with one year experience minimum; Master of Arts in history, library science, archival administration, political science, public administration, or related field * Must be able to pass KBI background check * Typing skills * Good communication and writing skills * Ability to work independently 

Salary: Salary grade: 22 - $13.46 an hour 

To apply: Open until filled and application review begins May 14th. Interested applicants submit a cover letter, resume, Kansas Employment Summary, college transcripts and D.A. 434. 
Richard Lira Human Resources Director Kansas State Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66615-1099 (785) 272-8681 ext. 207 FAX: (785) 272-8682 http://www.rlira.kshs.org 

Letha E. Johnson
Archivist I - G. T.
Kansas State Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Ave
Topeka, KS  66615-1099
785-272-8681 ext. 306
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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