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Archivist Position Available
ARCHIVIST, LABOR AND UNIVERSITY COLLECTIONS
SPECIAL
COLLECTIONS
UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON LIBRARIES
The University of Texas at Arlington
Libraries is looking for a forward-looking
individual interested in working in our Special Collections program area. This
position is responsible for all aspects of archival administration in the areas of Texas
labor history, and the university archives. In addition, the Archivist staffs the Special
Collections service desk. Complete job description appears at the end.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited
Masters degree or an MA in a
related field.
Preferred: A.C.A. membership
or course work in archival
management.
Minimum annual salary: $30,000.
Consideration of applicants will begin
October 5th, and will continue
until the position is filled. A
letter of application, resumé, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three references should be sent to
Laura Blessing; UTA Libraries Human Resources and Budget Manager; Box 19497;
Arlington, TX 76019- 0497.
The University of Texas at Arlington
is an urban university located in the Dallas/Fort
Worth metropolitan area. The Libraries homepage may be browsed at
http://www.uta.edu/library. The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
ARCHIVIST, LABOR AND UNIVERSITY COLLECTIONS,
SPECIAL
COLLECTIONS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON LIBRARIES
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Labor and University Archivist
is responsible for applying an
advanced level of professional skills
to all aspects of archival administration in the
areas of Texas labor history, Texas political history, and The University of Texas at
Arlington Archives. The Archivist works on the Special Collections service desk.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities include:
* works as assigned on
service desk providing reference
assistance for all areas of Special
Collections and applying the Special Collections
Service Desk Performance Standards;
* answers reference questions
by telephone, mail, or electronically;
* accessions and appraises
newly acquired archival collections;
* processes and/or supervises
the processing of archival collections and compiles
finding aids;
* assures appropriate
archival housing for collections;
* serves as University
Archivist;
* serves as liaison with
the professor in the UTA History Dept. who
specializes in Texas labor and political
history;
* oversees the accessioning,
transcribing, and auditing of oral
history tapes;
* participates in the
Professional Advisory Council;
* serves on divisional,
library, and university committees as
appointed or elected;
* participates in professional
associations, workshops,
conferences, and meetings. Contributes
to the advancement of the profession and
status of the UTA Libraries;
* prepares monthly and
annual reports of activities;
* responsible for work
area safety; takes prompt action to prevent
accidents or fires;
* performs other appropriate
duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Archivist works under the general
supervision of, and within the
guidelines set by, the Program Coordinator,
Special Collections. The Archivist also
works in the Archives work unit which includes the
Manuscripts Archivist, the Social
Science and Humanities Research
Associate II, and the Library Assistant
II, Photographs and Graphics. The Archivist
may supervise a student assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications include ALA
accredited masters or a M.A. in
history or a field related to the
collections. Preferred are coursework
in archival management, archival certificate,
and/ or membership in the Academy of
Certified Archivists and experience processing historical or archival collections.
Desired qualifications include training
and background in history;
familiarity with Texas labor history,
Texas political history and/or The University of
Texas at Arlington; good organizational and interpersonal skills; experience in a
service situation; supervisory experience; and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Basic knowledge of NT/Windows/File
Management, electronic mail
and scheduling, PULSe, and MS Word.
O PCF ICC MEECE
Basic knowledge of MS Access;Basic
knowledge of EAD
Thorough knowledge
of the Special Collections Processing
Manual
http://libraries.uta.edu/SpecColl/processman/title1.htm
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