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Lead Archivist for California Collections
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Assistant/Associate Librarian
$42,996-$56,256 per annum, depending upon qualifications

The Bancroft Library's Lead Archivist for California Collections reports to
the Principal Processing Archivist and has full responsibility for managing
processing projects and supervising staff, which includes processing
archivists, support staff, student assistants and volunteers. He/she
establishes policy standards for arrangement and description of the
California collections, including the unit's processing plans and finding
aid structures. The Lead Archivist for California Collections manages the
unit workflow and work schedules, and establishes mechanisms for reduction
of collection backlogs. He/she hires and trains unit staff and
edits/reviews unit staff work-product, especially the creation of finding
aids and other descriptions. He/she plans the goals for collection
processing. Develops processing plans for specific collections in
coordination with unit staff and curators to determining order,
specificity, and appropriate level of description and analysis. Works with
the Bancroft curators on appraisal of collections and assists with the
administration of new acquisitions. He/she assists in the development of
grant proposals and works with curators and the Digital Publishing Group to
complete grant-funded projects. Assists Head of BTS with management of
grant-funded budgets.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an accredited library school with coursework in archival
administration and two years experience in an archival repository. Must
demonstrate knowledge and experience with processing, arrangement and
description of personal papers, organizational records, and other special
collections through completed finding aids. Knowledge of APPM, MARC, and
EAD is essential.

Preferred: Certified Archivist by the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Experience with digital text and imaging projects and management of
grant-funded projects. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and
communication skills, initiative and flexibility. Strong commitment to
excellence in service and demonstrated ability to work independently, as
well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment. The successful
candidate will show evidence of effective project planning, management, and
completion.

Professional contributions beyond the primary job, e.g., publications,
active participation in University and professional organizations, and
other research and creative activity are required for advancement within
the Librarian series. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such
contribution.

See http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/librec.html for complete job
description and requirements.

DEADLINE: May 31, 2002

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and names and contact information of
three professional references to:
Barbara Kornstein
Interim Academic Personnel Coordinator
Library Human Resources Department
447 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley CA 94720-6000
FAX: (510)-642-8675
E-mail: librec@library.berkeley.edu

The University of California Is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer.





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David de Lorenzo
Head of Bancroft Technical Services
The Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
510.643.3203
ddeloren@library.berkeley.edu
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/BANC/
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