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University Archivist position, University at Buffalo--SUNY



University Archivist

The University at Buffalo Libraries are recruiting for an experienced and
energetic archivist to provide solid leadership in building and providing
access to important historical documents of the University and to focused
special collections of the Buffalo-Niagara region. This position offers an
opportunity for an associate-level academic or research archivist to
assume a prominent leadership position with the promise of growth.
Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for University
Libraries, the University Archivist holds a senior management post and is
actively involved in efforts to fulfill the values and strategic
directions of the University Libraries.

The University Archives http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/archives/
holds approximately 12,000 linear feet of resources in all formats.
Collections include primary documentation related to the history of the
University (a history closely associated with that of the city of Buffalo
since 1846), student and University publications, administrative and
departmental files and faculty papers. The history of higher education in
America is especially well documented, as are women's history and student
unrest. Special collections include papers of Frank Lloyd Wright and the
full documentary history of the Love Canal. With its rich resources, the
Archives plays an active role in University Libraries and Western New York
exhibits and programs (for example, see
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/exhibits/ panam/). It does not
administer records management at the University. The Archives is presently
staffed by two librarians/archivists and several student assistants. It
shares a reading room and office manager with the adjacent Poetry/Rare
Books area.

Qualifications: A graduate degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g.,
library studies or history) and a minimum of six years of progressively
responsible, full-time work experience in an academic or research archive
or special collection are required. Candidates must be familiar with
policy development for collections, services and operations in archives,
demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in daily work
with diverse publics, and show evidence of effective skills in operations
management and staff supervision. Candidates must be knowledgeable of
current trends in archives management, including electronic methods for
records and description, and have experience in donor relations and
writing successful grants for special program support.

Rank and salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Associate Librarian. Minimum salary is $62,000 or higher, commensurate
with experience. For faculty status, review our faculty documents at:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/faculty/fec/ UB offers a generous
benefits program: Optional retirement programs including TIAA/CREF,
optional health coverage programs, 15 - 21 days vacation per year, and
more.

Please send letter of application and resume including the names of at
least three references to:
Kenneth Hood
Human Resources Officer
University Libraries
State University of New York at Buffalo
432 Capen Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260 1625

Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and
continue until an appointment is made.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/ RECRUITER No person in
whatever relationship with the University at Buffalo shall be subject to
discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disability, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran
status.

Please visit our web site at: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries
Faculty status information:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/faculty/fec/

(Posted 8/6/2002)

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