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Assistant Archivist, Ina Dillard Russell Library

Georgia College & State University is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to energize and promote the services and programs of Special Collections at Georgia's public liberal arts university. The Assistant Archivist functions as part of a team that serves library clientele through a strong reference program and also serves the community through a developing outreach program. The library addition/renovation project currently underway (
http://library.gcsu.edu/newbuilding/) will make Ina Dillard Russell Library the visual and intellectual focal point of the campus.

Russell Library is the center of research activities at GC&SU. Library resources include over 180,000 volumes, 1,100 periodical subscriptions, and extensive microform holdings. Approximately 4,000 government documents are added annually. The Library houses the Flannery O'Connor Collection, University Archives, and other Special Collections. Primary access to the library catalog, periodical indexes and full-text periodical databases is provided via GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), a statewide library system. Visit our web site at:  http://library.gcsu.edu/.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assists in the development and evaluation of Special Collections services, collections and programs; evaluates the preservation and conservation needs of the collections; provides reference services for the department; acquires archives, manuscripts, books, and materials in other formats relating to the mission of the department and the university; processes collections for research use; develops outreach programs; participates in general reference service for the Library. Reports to the Assistant Director for Special Collections.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in American History, American Studies, English, Library Science, or a related discipline; significant education in archival theory and practice; significant experience in an archives or manuscript repository; demonstrated ability to work with a broad constituency, including colleagues, administration, donors, students, faculty and the community. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are a necessity.  PREFERRED: Experience with MARC-AMC format; ACA certification.

RANK AND SALARY: The 12-month appointment holds faculty rank, dependent upon qualifications. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, tuition remission, and mandatory participation in the state Teacher's Retirement System or optional retirement system, 21 days vacation, 12 holidays, and 12 days sick leave.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 June 2002 or until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required prior to interviewing), the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to:

 Nancy Davis Bray, Chair
Assistant Archivist Search Committee
Russell Library
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 043
Milledgeville, GA  31061

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA