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Position for experienced archivist in Austin, Texas



All e-mail inquiries must be sent to personnel@tsl.state.tx.us
<mailto:personnel@tsl.state.tx.us>  or visit our web site at
www.tsl.state.tx.us <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us>

TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION
JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Position Name: Archivist II     State Classification: 7407; Archivist II

Job Posting Number: 028 Starting Wage: B-07;  $2,436.00 per month
Division: Archives & Information Services       Posting Date: April 9, 2001

Work Location: 1201 Brazos: Austin, Texas 78701 Application Deadline: Open
Until Filled; Initial Review Date:  May 01, 2001; 5pm
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12927 Austin, Texas 78711     Date Available: May
01,  2001
Established Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM/M-F
Tests/Other Requirements: See below
Contact: Human Resources Office at (512) 463-5474       Number of Openings:
1


***TO APPLY A  SUPPLEMENTAL DATA SHEET AND EEO FORM FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES
OFFICE MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH  ITEMS LISTED IN THE "OTHER
REQUIREMENTS" SECTION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.  THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions:
Arranges and describes records and manuscripts and prepares finding aids.
Conducts initial reviews of assigned materials.
Researches the provenance of records and manuscripts.
Advises regarding the archival value of records and manuscripts.
Provides reference and research services to archives users in person, by
phone, or mail.
Assists with the relocation of collections.
Transfers records from state agencies and manuscripts from private donors.
Attends work regularly and in accordance with agency policy.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree from an accredited school with a major in History,
Government, Library Science or related discipline, and coursework in
archival administration.
Two years experience in the arrangement and description of archives and
manuscripts.
Work/school experience using word processing applications for PC or
Macintosh.
Ability to collect, organize, research, and interpret information from
various sources and to compose descriptive narratives that are clear,
concise, and grammatically correct.
Ability to work semi-independently and to exercise professional judgment.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of historical research methodology.
Considerable knowledge of Texas history and government.
Experience with database management applications


OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Submission of college transcripts.
Submission of a finding aid.
Criminal history check.
Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds.


SUPERVISION

Reports to Assistant Director, State Archives, Archives and Information
Services Division.
Has no supervisory responsibilities.

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