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*** RECOVERED EMAIL ***: Position for an archivist in Austin, Texas



This posting is for an entry-level archivist.  Archival coursework is
required; experience is not.

All e-mail inquiries must be sent to personnel@tsl.state.tx.us
<mailto:personnel@tsl.state.tx.us>  or visit our web site at
www.tsl.state.tx.us <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us>

TEXAS STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION

        JOB VACANCY NOTICE




Position Name: Archivist I

State Classification: 7405; Archivist I


Job Posting Number: 033

Starting Wage: B-05; $2,161.00 - $2,539.00 per month**


Division: Archives & Information Services

Posting Date: July 12, 2002


Work Location: 1201 Brazos: Austin, Texas 78701

Application Deadline:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - 1ST REVIEW JULY 22, 2002


Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12927 Austin, Texas 78711

Date Available: July 12, 2002


Established Work Hours: Flexible

Tests/Other Requirements: See below


Contact: Human Resources Office at (512) 463-5474

Number of Openings: 1



**salary does not reflect 4% or $100/month minimum salary increase effective
9/1/01 for eligible state employees***

A SUPPLEMENTAL DATA SHEET AND EEO FORM FROM THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY MUST BE
SUBMITTED ALONG WITH ITEMS LISTED IN THE "OTHER REQUIREMENTS" SECTION OF THE
JOB DESCRIPTION. THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex archival work. Work involves arranging and
describing records and manuscripts; preparing finding aids to facilitate
access to records; and assisting users by making records, documents, and
information available or locating other reference materials. Works under
general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Arranges and describes records and manuscripts and prepares finding aids.

        Conducts initial reviews of assigned materials.

        Researches state agencies histories and records provenance or
creator lives and manuscripts provenance.

        Advises regarding the archival value of records and manuscripts.

Attends work regularly and in accordance with agency leave and attendance
policies.

Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including
safety and standards of conduct.

OTHER TASKS

Provides reference and research services to archives users in person, by
phone, or mail.

        Assists with the relocation of collections.

Transfers records from state agencies and manuscripts from private donors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

        Masters degree from an accredited school with a major in History,
Government, Library Science or related discipline, and coursework in
archival administration.

        Ability to collect, organize, research, and interpret information
from various sources and to compose descriptive narratives that are clear,
concise, and grammatically correct.

        Ability to work semi-independently and to exercise professional
judgment.

        Work/school experience using word processing applications for PC or
Macintosh.

        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

        Knowledge of historical research methodology.

        Considerable knowledge of Texas history and government.

        Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act.

        Experience with database management applications.

        OTHER REQUIREMENTS

        Submission of college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).

        Submission of a finding aid. Finding aids must be the product of the
sole work of the applicant to be given full weight.

        Criminal history check.

        Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds.

        SUPERVISION

        Reports to Assistant Director for State Archives, Archives and
Information Services Division.

        Has no supervisory responsibilities.

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