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Position Announcement



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

TITLE:  Assistant Archivist, Southwest Collection/Special Collections
Library

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library at
Texas Tech University invites applications for a continuing appointment,
assistant archivist position.  Responsibilities include identifying
materials for conservation/preservation, maintaining use and processing
statistics, and reference work.  Depending on qualifications,
responsibilities may include processing and development for music
materials.  Participates in professional activities of archival, historical
and library communities, and works with Exhibits and Outreach to promote
collection use.  Reports to the Assistant Dean.

QUALIFICATIONS:  M.A. in History or related field with preference given to
those with knowledge of Texas and the American Southwest; or M.L.S. from an
ALA-accredited library school.  Archival course work required.  One year
experience in archives or manuscript repository desirable.  Knowledge of
archival procedures for manuscript processing essential.  Familiarity with
processing and knowledge of automation as it applies to archival control,
including MARC and EAD.  Strong oral and written skills.  Experience with
sound archives and music recordings desirable.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Beginning salary of $33,900. Comprehensive benefits
include choice of retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 13 state
holidays; developmental leave opportunities; moving allowance; and no state
or local income tax.  This position holds academic status with
opportunities for promotion and continuing appointment.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Texas Tech University (<http://www.texastech.edu>)  is
a state-supported institution with an enrollment of 25,000. It is the
newest of four major comprehensive state universities in Texas.  A wide
range of academic programs is offered in nine colleges and Schools of Law,
Medicine, and Allied Health/Nursing, including nearly 100 degree offerings
at the master?s level and 50 at the doctoral level.  The University Library
has 2.1 million volumes, an annual budget of over $9 million and is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries.  The Southwest
Collection/Special Collections Library, which opened a new building in
1997, is one of the country?s premier research facilities.  The Lubbock
area (population 225,000) is the West Texas center for education,
agriculture, health care, banking and business.  Additional information
about Texas Tech University and its libraries is available at
http://www.lib.ttu.edu.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Send letter of application indicating
qualifications and interest in the position, current resume, and names and
contact information of three references, including email addresses, to
Human Resources Office, Texas Tech University Library, Box 40002, Lubbock,
TX 79409-0002. Electronic submissions are welcome and should be sent to
carol.roberts@ttu.edu.  Please address all correspondence to the Search
Committee Chair, and specify the title of the position.  Review of
applications will begin April 16, 2002 and continue until position is
filled. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.

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