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Hello Everyone,
I've been asked to post the following position
announcement to the Listserve. Please consult the
website given in the announcement for further
information.

Sincerely,
Bob Schmidt
Archives Listserve Coordinator
Miami University Archives
Oxford, Ohio 45056
513-529-6720
rschmidt@lib.muohio.edu

______________________________

Manuscripts and Archives Librarian

San Diego State University Library and Information
Access seeks applications and nominations for a
Manuscripts and Archives Librarian.  Special
Collections, which is a highly valued partner in
teaching and
research at the University, houses approximately
32,000 volumes of rare books and collections of
manuscripts, archives, photographs, art prints,
postcards, memorabilia, etchings, and oral
histories.  The
printed collection includes incunabula and
sixteenth and seventeenth century imprints which
include material
on heraldry, rare herbals, performing arts, and
astronomy. University Archives is the repository
for materials
which document the 100-year history of San Diego
State University since its founding in 1897 as a
normal
school.  This division supports the academic
mission of the university through public service
and instructional
programs; through bibliographic access to the
collections; and through a growing calendar of
scholarly
meetings and exhibits.  Complete details can be
found on the department’s web page:
http://infodome.sdsu.edu/about/depts/spcollections/

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will:
·       Solicit and acquire new collections of
organizational records and personal papers
·       Provide enhanced access to and encourage
students and faculty to utilize manuscripts,
archives and
regional history resources
·       Develop working relationships with campus
departments to ensure archiving of their
historically significant
records
·       Manage 35,000-image photograph collection
·       Create awareness of and pride in the
university’s history and accomplishments of its
alumni
·       Provide reference service in Special
Collections and may serve at other library
reference points
·       Play a critical role in developing
outreach opportunities
·       Design scholarly programs and exhibits
·       Work with cataloging and preservation
units of the library
·       Serve on University and library committees

Required Qualifications:
·       ALA accredited degree or equivalent
foreign degree and a minimum two years post-degree
experience
working with archives and manuscript collections
in an academic or research library
·       Demonstrated knowledge of current trends
in the creation of digital records for archival
materials
·       Thorough knowledge of and experience with
archives and manuscript collections
·       Excellent oral, written, analytical, and
interpersonal communication skills
·       Ability to work effectively in a collegial
and fast-paced environment
·       Demonstrated ability to work successfully
with students, teaching faculty, community
researchers, alumni, and
the media
·       Ability to plan and execute effective
programs and to manage diverse collection
activities
·       Knowledge of electronic and traditional
reference services and resources
·       Experience creating
instructional/informational materials and
providing bibliographic instruction
·       Demonstrated project management skills
·       Strong customer service orientation
·       Potential for meeting the requirements for
tenure

Preferred Qualifications:
·       Record of scholarly contributions and
achievements in the profession
·       Second masters degree
·       Reading knowledge of one or more foreign
languages
·       Experience with collection development

This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track
faculty position. Tenure is dependent upon
continuing library
service effectiveness, professional growth and
development, and service for the University and
the community.
Rank of either Senior Assistant or Associate
Librarian, with a starting salary from: $48,156 -
$77,028.
Excellent benefits, including 24 days vacation.

San Diego State University is the second largest
academic institution in California and the oldest
in the
region. It serves an ethnically diverse student
body of approximately 30,000 students and 2,200
faculty
members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees
in 79 areas, master’s in 61 and the doctoral in
13. Its
mission is to provide well-balanced, high-quality
education for undergraduate and graduate students,
and to
contribute to knowledge and the solution of
problems through excellence and distinction in
teaching, research
and service. Additional information is available
at:  http://www.sdsu.edu

SDSU fosters and appreciates ethnic and cultural
diversity among its faculty, students, and
administrative staff and encourages applications
from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities.

Send letter of application; resume; and names,
postal addresses and e-mail address of five
professional
references to: hhenry@mail.sdsu.edu

Print version of application packet may be sent
to:
Helen Henry
Director, Administrative Operations
Library and Information Access
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8050

Please indicate the position for which you are
applying.  Screening will begin December 7, 2001.

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