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Position Announcement: Missouri



I am forwarding this announcement to the list on behalf of the search committee.

Anne Baker


POSITION:       Project Archivist, University Archives and Records                 Survey Project
                Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU)
                Springfield, Missouri

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The SMSU Special Collections and Archives Department seeks applications for a two-year, full time NHPRC grant funded Project Archivist position. The Project Archivist, with one FTE staff (to be hired) and student assistants, will: survey, appraise, and accession the records of at least twenty-five key university offices; identify preservation issues and needs; research and develop records retention schedules; revise the current record group classifications based on the results of the survey; create a records management manual for the university; and conduct workshops to introduce the university community to the new records management policies and procedures contained in the manual.  See departmental website at http://library.smsu.edu/Meyer/SpecColl/spcindex.htm for project narrative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires graduate degree in history, library science (ALA-accredited), or related discipline; demonstrated knowledge of archival principles and practices; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Preferred:  Experience with or knowledge of survey methodologies in a university setting.

SALARY: $32,000 annual plus benefits. Two-year, grant-funded professional position.

THE LIBRARY & CAMPUS: The SMSU Libraries contain over one and one-half million items consisting of 788,000 volumes; 890,000 documents; 184,000 maps; and significant audio-visual, curriculum, and microfilm collections. A staff of 30 librarians and 40 support staff serve the needs of the university community. SMSU is also a member of MOBIUS, a state-wide common library platform for academic libraries. Meyer Library has recently undergone a major addition and renovation project which significantly expanded the Special Collections and Archives Department.  The department, established in 1997, consists of five units: the William J. Jones Collection, the Ozarks Labor Union Archives, the Ozarkiana Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives.  The Project Archivist and Project Associate will join a staff of two professional archivists, two support staff, and student assistants.

SMSU is the second largest public university in Missouri with 18,250 students and more than 700 faculty. Springfield is Missouri's third largest city, with a metropolitan population of 300,000. For more information on the SMSU Libraries, see our web site at http://library.smsu.edu.

TO APPLY:  Application deadline is September 6, 2002.  Send letter of application, resume, copies of transcripts and name, address, and phone number of three professional references to:

David Richards, Chair
Project Archivist Search Committee
Duane G. Meyer Library
901 S. National
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO  65804-0095

Southwest Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In addition, in accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.  The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Southwest Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to Jana Long, Equal!
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pportunity Officer, Office of Human Resources, Carrington Hall 128, 901 South National, Springfield, Missouri 65804, (417) 836-4252.






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Anne M. Baker, Archivist
Southwest Missouri State University
Duane G. Meyer Library
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804

Phone: (417) 836-4298   FAX: (417) 836-4764
Email: annebaker@smsu.edu
http://library.smsu.edu/Meyer/SpecColl/spcindex.htm

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