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Position Announcement - Archivist I



Rosenberg Library, Special Collections
Archivist I

Description:  The Rosenberg Library is located in historic Galveston,
Texas, a community of approximately 60,000 people on the upper Texas
Gulf Coast 50 miles southeast of Houston.  The Library's Galveston and
Texas History Center is a prestigious archives with over 2 million
items, including papers of individuals and families, records of local
businesses, social organizations, religious institutions and labor
groups, photographs, maps, architectural drawings, newspapers, and oral
histories.  Our collection focuses on the history of Texas from the
Spanish period through 1865, with special emphasis on the Republic of
Texas, 1836-1845, and all aspects of Galveston's history from the city's
incorporation in 1839 through the present.

Position Statement:  The Archivist is responsible for processing
manuscripts and other non-visual materials, reference, representing the
Rosenberg Library at professional meetings, and serving as the
department head in the absence of the Head of Special Collections.  He
or she assists the Head of Special Collections with public programming,
exhibits, and publications and performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will work in an intense and
fast paced environment that serves over 4,200 researchers annually and
stresses  leadership, individual initiative, fast decision making, and
improvising solutions.  He or she will be able to learn quickly.  Strong
interpersonal and public speaking skills a must.  MLS degree from an ALA
accredited library school or a Master's degree in history.  Ability to
lift 25 pounds.  Academic training in archival management preferred.
Minimum of two years full-time professional work experience in an
established archives.  Three professional references, at least one work
related.

Employment:  Regular full-time, excellent benefits.
Salary Range:  $31,634.47 to $36,620.79
Application Deadline:  Friday, August 6, 2001
Application Procedure:

    Mail:  Casey Edward Greene, Head of Special Collections, Rosenberg
Library,
2310 Sealy, Galveston, TX  77550

    Fax:   (409) 763-0275

The Rosenberg Library is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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