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Position: University Archivist
University Archivist: The
University of Southern Mississippi Libraries--located 90 miles from the
Gulf Coast and including the Cook Library, McCain Library and Archives,
and the Cox Library at the Gulf Coast campus--seeks an experienced
archivist to lead its historical manuscripts and university archives
program. The University Archivist communicates with potential
donors to acquire new materials, arranges and describes collections,
assists researchers, oversees retention of university records, manages
preservation, establishes policies and plans for the unit, and
collaborates on digital projects. The University Archivist
supervises the Archives Assistant and reports to the Head of Special
Collections. Salary is negotiable and based on the
credentials of the candidate. Benefits include choice of retirement
plans, health insurance, and 33 days combined personal and sick leave.
Librarians at the University of Southern Mississippi hold tenure-track,
12-month positions and have faculty status and rank. Professional
activity and service are expected.
The successful candidate will have either a master's degree in archival
or library science in combination with a second master's degree in a
subject related to holdings or a PhD in a subject related to
holdings with archival certification. Three years of related
professional experience is required. Also required is a
demonstrated knowledge of archival principles and conservation
techniques; knowledge of records management and descriptive standards for
archives, including USMARC, APPM, and EAD; supervisory experience;
excellent research skills; and strong oral and written communication
skills.
The USM Archives holds more than 10,000 cubic feet of historical
manuscripts and records, specializing in the Civil Rights Movement, the
timber and railroad industries in Mississippi, Civil War, university
records, and other original materials associated with Mississippi history
and culture. Among its holdings are the papers of Theodore G.
Bilbo, William Colmer, Will D. Campbell, and Victoria Gray Adams, as well
as the Herbert Randall Freedom Summer Photographs. The USM Archives
is a unit of the Special Collections Department, which also includes the
internationally recognized de Grummond Children?s Literature Collection,
the Mississippiana Collection, Rare Books, and the Digital Program.
Start date for the position is January 2002. Review of applications
will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application,
resume, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three current professional references to Dr. P. Toby Graham, Head,
Special Collections, McCain Library and Archives, Box 5148, The
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148.
AA/EOE/ADAI
<http://www.lib.usm.edu/~spcol/>
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P. Toby Graham, PhD
Head, Special
Collections
phone (601)266-5077
McCain Library &
Archives
fax (601)266-6269
The University of Southern Mississippi email
Toby.Graham@usm.edu
Box 5148
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5148
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