Assistant Archivist for Arrangement and
Description: Auburn University Libraries, Auburn, AL, seek a
knowledgeable and enthusiastic archivist to assume overall responsibility for
the arrangement and description of archival and manuscript holdings for a 12
month tenure track position. This will include supervision of graduate
assistants and other personnel involved in arrangement and description
activities; creation of finding aids for archival and manuscript collections;
preparation of USMARC catalog records of archival and manuscript collections for
addition to the OCLC database; the posting of finding aids to the web in HTML;
participation in reference services in the Department of Special Collections
& Archives. Position reports to the Head of Special Collections &
Archives. REQUIRED: An ALA-accredited MLS with
graduate level training in archival administration beyond the introductory
course level, or an M.A. degree in history with graduate level training in
archival administration beyond the introductory course level (candidates with an
ALA-accredited MLS or an M.A. degree in history may substitute for the graduate
level training in archival administration any relevant experience and a
demonstrable knowledge of archival arrangement and description), or an M.A.
degree in archival administration; strong and effective verbal and written
communication skills; commitment to excellence; and adaptability, flexibility,
and ability to contribute collegially and productively in a team
environment. PREFERRED: Working knowledge of EAD
and computer applications software; supervisory experience; understanding and
familiarity of USMARC cataloging format; knowledge of and the ability to create
HTML documents; and a record of scholarly, professional, and research
activity.
WOMEN AND ETHNIC MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED
TO APPLY.
Benefits include 20 days vacation; 12 days sick leave;
participation in state teachers retirement (mandatory); other additional
voluntary retirement plans available; health/life/disability insurance.
Salary $39,050 minimum. Application review process begins May 1, 2002 and
continues until a candidate is recommended for appointment. Complete
application must include resume, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three current references. Offers of employment are contingent upon the
verification of the individuals eligibility for employment in the United
States. Apply to: Kerry Ransel, Human Resource Specialist, Archivist
Search Committee, RBD Library, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5606,
e-mail: ranseka@auburn.edu.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER.
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