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Reuther Library-Part Time Position



                              DAMON J. KEITH COLLECTION ARCHIVIST

                                         POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                                         WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

The Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs of the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs and the Law School of Wayne State University seek a half-time entry level Archivist for the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African-American Legal History, located in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Walter P. Reuther Library.  The successful candidate will be represented by the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT).

Duties:  The Keith Archivist will, under the supervision of a senior member of the staff and in consultation with the Director of the Keith Collection: create a collection development policy; ensure that collections are properly processed, catalogued and housed under the policies and procedures of the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs; provide direction and supervision to others assisting in Keith Collection archival activities; assist patrons as they undertake research in the Keith Collection; assist the Keith Collection Director in acquisition efforts; maintain contact with the African-American legal community, both in Michigan and throughout the United States; and undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Graduate degree in history, library science or other relevant field, completion of a formal archival training program with
graduate-level coursework, effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Characteristics Include: Experience in working with the legal and African-American communities, knowledge of emerging
technologies and their impact upon the delivery of information, membership in the Academy of Certified Archivists.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and, concurrently, have three references direct their letters to:

                                                Louis Jones, CA
                                        Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs
                                              Wayne State University
                                                5401 Cass Avenue
                                                Detroit, MI 48202
                                                 313/577-4024

Interviews will be scheduled as soon as applications are received.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Job Classification:                   Archivist I (half-time)

Department:                             Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

School/College/Division:         Urban Labor and Metropolitan Affairs

Salary: Negotiable, depending upon experience and background, inclusive of excellent fringe benefits

Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Walter P. Reuther Library Website: www.reuther.wayne.edu
--
Fred Stielow
Director
Reuther Library/Labor Union Archives
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
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