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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

POSITION:   University Archivist

AVAILABLE:  Immediately

DESCRIPTION

The Academic Affairs Library of the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill seeks a highly qualified individual to lead the University
Archives program for the nation?s oldest public university.  The
University Archivist:

   * Promotes the timely transfer of non-current records of enduring
     value to the Archives;
   * Oversees the records management function, which operates in support

     of University Archives;
   * Sets processing priorities and reviews finding aids using local and

     national standards;
   * Plans for the addition of archival records in electronic formats;
   * Provides administrative reference to university administrators,
     faculty, and staff making official requests;
   * Makes presentations to classes, groups, and professional
     organizations about University Archives and promotes use of its
     collections; and
   * Actively participates in library and campus committees,
     professional organizations, and the greater academic community.

Use of the Archives and general reference service is coordinated with
the Head of Public Services for the Manuscripts Department. The
University Archivist supervises the Assistant University Archivist, the
Records Services Coordinator, and occasional project staff and interns.
The position also provides occasional public service for the Manuscripts

Department on a rotating basis with other department staff.

The University Archives is an administrative unit in the Manuscripts
Department, which also houses the Southern Historical Collection,
Southern Folklife Collection, and General and Literary Manuscripts.  The

Department has a permanent staff of 11 FTE, 2 FTE contract staff, and
numerous student assistants.  The Department holds over 19 million
manuscript items (5 million items in University Archives), 83,000
photographs, 90,000 audio recordings, and 23,000 film and video
recordings, occupying about 42,000 linear feet of shelf space. The
Department is open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, except for University holidays. For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

   * Master?s degree from an ALA-accredited program or Master's degree
     in American history/studies or public history;
   * Archival coursework and/or training;
   * Experience with archives, university records, or similar types of
     materials;
   * Evidence of commitment to the archival profession; and
   * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

   * Experience with records retention schedules;
   * Familiarity with public records laws;
   * Knowledge of electronic records management;
   * Management and supervisory experience;
   * Public service and reference experience.

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest
state university.  UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 24,000
students, employs more than 2,200 faculty, offers the Ph.D. in 66
fields; and the Library collections include over 5 million volumes.  The

Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center

for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN)
and SOLINET.

The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work

in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are

each less than a half day?s drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is

strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a continuing academic librarian appointment; salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience at a minimum annual
salary of $42,000.  Librarians are members of the general faculty and
are non-tenured.

Twenty-four days vacation leave, eleven holidays, and twelve days of
sick leave; comprehensive major medical plan; optional dental,
disability, and life insurance; and several retirement plan options
including TIAA/CREF.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Review of applications will begin no later than September 9, 2002.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

TO APPLY

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:

University Archivist
Mari E. Marsh, Director of Library Personnel
CB #3900, 206 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC  27514-8890

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