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ANNOUNCEMENT-JOB OPENING



University Archivist and Director of Records Management
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Appalachian State University, one of the sixteen constituent
institutions of the University of North Carolina system, seeks
candidates for the position of University Archivist and Director of
Records Management.  The University Archivist oversees a user-oriented
archives, is responsible for the state-mandated records management
program, for building archival collections, and for teaching
archives-related courses in the Public History Program.  The University
Archivist supervises two staff members and student assistants.  The
University Archivist will play an important role in the design of the
archives facility in Appalachian's new library building (ground-breaking
expected in 2003).

Qualifications: An ALA-accredited M.L.S., or graduate degree in history
or other relevant discipline which includes archival training; doctorate
preferred; significant archival experience preferably in an academic
setting; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills; demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty, staff,
and students; technological and web expertise, including the archiving
of electronic records, and knowledge of computer applications in
archives and of EAD and other forms of archival coding.  Experience in
supervising staff, student assistants, and interns is preferred, as is
experience in teaching and with donor relations.  Training for or
experience in working in a multi-cultural environment is desirable. The
Library strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic and
racial groups representative of Appalachian's student minorities,
principally African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and
Asian Americans. This position is a twelve month administrative position
reporting to the University Librarian.  The University Archivist and
Director of Records Management
holds faculty rank and is eligible for tenure in the Library.
Appointment at rank of
Assistant Professor or above requires a second advanced degree.
Compensation is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A standard benefits
package is
available.  Position is available on July 1, 2002.

Send letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:

Dr. Mary Reichel, University Librarian
c/o University Archivist Search Committee
Appalachian State University
Carol Grotnes Belk Library
P.O. Box 32026
Boone, NC 28608-2026
reichelml@appstate.edu

Completed applications must be received by December 19, 2001.
Appalachian State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity
employer, and is strongly committed to hiring women and minorities.

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Kathryn L. Staley
W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection
Belk Library
Appalachian State University
Boone, Nc 28608
828-262-4041 (telephone)
828-262-2553 (fax)

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