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Position available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute



Please submit inquiries and/or applications to Human Resources at the
email or snailmail addresses listed below!  Tammy Gobert


Assistant Institute Archivist
Rensselaer Research Libraries

This position will perform a broad range of archival and special
collections activities.  These include formulating and implementing
arrangement, description and preservation plans for archival manuscript
collections in all formats; preparing and editing finding aids for
collections; designing and maintaining the department's Web site and
electronic collections; and participating in the development of collecting
policies and procedures.  This individual will also provide reference
assistance and course-specific bibliographic instruction; prepare
traditional and electronic exhibits of rare books, manuscript and archival
material; participate in various library
and University committees and task forces; and supervise student
employees.  This is an entry-level position to be filled at Librarian I rank.

Qualified candidate must have an MLS (with archives and special collections
coursework) from an ALA accredited institution and experience in the
arrangement and description of archival and special collections
material.  Knowledge of information technology as applied to archives and
special collections is necessary, as is the ability to supervise student
assistants.  Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential.  A
master's degree
or coursework in history is preferred.  Creative and innovative applicants
should look at <www.lib.rpi.edu/about/jobs> for a detailed description of
the position.

We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life
insurance, retirement, tuition, etc.

Individuals interested in this position should send a letter of
application, resume and the name of 3 references indicating job number
2001113 to the address listed below, or respond by e-mail to:
<hrmail@rpi.edu>.  Application review will begin immediately and continue
until position is filled, with an anticipated start date of January 1.

Human Resources
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590


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Tammy Gobert                                             gobert@rpi.edu
Automation Archivist                                     (518) 276-8340
Institute Archives and Special Collections
Folsom Library, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street, Troy, NY  12180
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