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Job announcement -- UNC-CH



ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

POSITION:   University Archivist

AVAILABLE:  January 1, 2002

DESCRIPTION

The Academic Affairs Library of the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill seeks a highly qualified individual to lead the University
Archives program for the nation?s oldest public university.  The
position has primary responsibility for promoting the timely transfer of
non-current records of enduring value to the Archives; setting
processing priorities and reviewing finding aids created using local and
national standards; planning for the addition of archival records in
electronic formats; and providing administrative reference to university
administrators, faculty, and staff making official requests.  Use of the
Archives and general reference service is coordinated with the Head of
Public Services for the Manuscripts Department. The University Archivist
makes presentations to classes, groups, and professional organizations
about University Archives and promotes use of its collections. The
position supervises one full-time assistant and occasional project staff
and interns. The position also provides occasional public service for
the Manuscripts Department on a rotating basis with other department
staff.  The University Archivist is an active participant in library and
campus committees, professional organizations, and the greater academic
community.

The University Archives is an administrative unit in the Manuscripts
Department, which houses the Southern Historical Collection, Southern
Folklife Collection, and General and Literary Manuscripts.  The
Department has a permanent staff of 10 FTE, 2 FTE contract staff, and
numerous student assistants.  The Department holds over 19 million
manuscript items, (5 million items in University Archives), 83,000
photographs, 90,000 audio recordings, and 23,000 film and video
recordings, occupying about 42,000 linear feet of shelf space. The
Department is open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, except for University holidays. For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA-accredited MLS or Master's degree in American
history/studies or public history; archival coursework and/or training;
experience with archives, university records, or similar types of
materials; evidence of commitment to the archival profession; excellent
communication and writing skills.

Preferred:  Familiarity with public records laws; experience drafting,
reviewing, and implementing records retention schedules; familiarity and
experience with managing electronic records; administrative and
supervisory experience; excellent computer skills.

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university.  UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000
students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66
fields; and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes.  The
Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center
for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN)
and SOLINET.

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work
in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are
each less than a half day?s drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is
strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment with a minimum
annual salary of $42,000 and standard State benefits of annual leave,
sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan.  Librarians are
members of the general faculty.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin on December 17, 2001. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.

TO APPLY

Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:

University Archivist
Mari E. Marsh
Director of Library Personnel
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900, 206 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890

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