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Position at Rutgers



TITLE:  Archivist & Head, Exhibitions Program
        Special Collections and University Archives

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Head, Special Collections, is
responsible for processing manuscript collections, creating finding aids
and enhancing access to the unit's manuscript collections through
mounting finding aids on the Internet and coordinating appropriate
digital projects.  The Archivist will head the unit's exhibitions
program with responsibilities for Gallery '50 and the Special
Collections and University Archives Gallery selecting the titles,
curators, and public programs.  In addition, the Archivist will be
actively involved in the unit's public service activities including
serving at the reference desk, specialized assistance with manuscript
collections, and bibliographic instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:   MA degree in History or related field and, four or
more years of relevant experience in a research library required.  ALA
accredited MLS degree and/or Ph.D. in History or related field
preferred. Relevant experience includes processing and cataloging
manuscript collections and supervisory experience in these activities;
familiarity with standards and practices for providing computerized
access to collections; mounting scholarly exhibitions and compiling
catalogs; and demonstrated commitment and knowledge in providing public
services and with the use of primary sources in research and teaching.
Must possess excellent communications skills, both written and oral, and
the ability to work collegially in a multicultural academic team
environment.  Non-U.S. citizens must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY:   Dependent upon experience and qualifications, with a minimum
of $43,770 for a Librarian III tenure track appointment.

STATUS/BENEFITS:   Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement
plan, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental, and eyeglass
plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.

LIBRARY PROFILE:   The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of
libraries on the University's Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark
campuses, all reporting to the University Librarian, operate as a
unified library system with coordinated public services, technical
services, and collection development.  The library holdings include over
3 million volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million.  RUL
is a member of ARL, CRL, RLG, Metro, NERL, PALINET, VALE, and use SIRSI,
OVID, RLIN, and OCLC.  Located on the New Brunswick campus, Special
Collections and University Archives contains RUL's collections of
manuscripts, archives, rare books, maps, pictorial collections,
Jerseyana, pictorial collections and related holdings.  For further
information please check the web site:
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rulib/spcol/spcol.htm

Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American
Universities.  The New Brunswick campus, the largest of Rutgers' three
regional campuses, supports over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate
students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80
graduate/professional programs, and 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie
classification, Research I campus.  The Rutgers University Libraries
provide services and support for the university's research and
instructional activities in the humanities, social sciences, and
science/technology.

TO APPLY:  RESUMES RECEIVED NO LATER THAN October 4, 2002 WILL RECEIVE
FIRST CONSIDERATION.  SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE
REFERENCES TO:  Sandra Troy (APP.158), Libraries Personnel Officer,
Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
08901-1163, email: rulhr@rci.rutgers.edu   FAX: 732-932-7637

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is committed to affirmative
action and equal opportunity.

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