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Project Archivist position: Missouri (2nd posting)



Dear List,

Below is the position announcement for our department's current vacancy.
I'd posted this once, but wanted to send out a reminder.  More
information on the NHPRC grant is available at the department's web site
(URL below).

Anne
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Anne M. Baker, Archivist
Southwest Missouri State University
Email: annebaker@smsu.edu   or   amb61@juno.com
http://library.smsu.edu/Meyer/SpecColl/spcindex.htm




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
Opportunity Officer, Office of Human Resources, Carrington Hall 128, 901
South National, Springfield, Missouri 65804, (417) 836-4252.

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