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Duke Medical Center Archives



                              Duke University
                    Director of Medical Center Archives


Duke University Medical Center and Health System invites applications and
nominations for the position of director of Medical Center Archives.  Duke
seeks a person with a vision of what a 21(superscript: st) ?century
university archives should be; a commitment to preserving the university's
heritage in all formats, and to fostering that heritage in educational
efforts with faculty, students, alumni and community; an appreciation for
history and experience in conducting research using historical records; and
an ability to plan and implement a program for managing paper and
electronic records in cooperation with main campus.


The Director/Archivist will report to the Associate Dean of Library
Services.  He or she will supervise a staff in Archives, and in conjunction
with the University Archivist and an advisory committee, will set policy
and direction for the schools and administrative offices for record
retention and preservation of historical/archival documents.  The director
of Archives will make recommendations to DUMC/DUHS officers about a
comprehensive records management and preservation program for the Medical
Center and Health System.


Qualifications:  This position requires at least a master's degree in
either history or library and information science, knowledge of standard
archival description systems, and experience in archives organizational
records administration, with effective management of staff, budget, and
records, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Archival education coursework, a second degree, and certification in
records management (CRM) are preferred.  Knowledge of confidentiality and
privacy issues is preferred.


Minimum salary $60,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications.


Nominations or applications should be directed to:


            Patricia L. Thibodeau, Associate Dean for Library Services


            Search Committee - Director of Medical Center Archives


            DUMC Box 3702


            Durham, North Carolina 27710


Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter to the
committee about background and interest in the position.  The Search
Committee will begin reviewing applications in June and will continue until
the position is filled.


   Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



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