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Archivist position - San Marcos, TX



LIBRARIAN:  ARCHIVIST, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS -  Library

Salary:         $2,674.00 - $2,969.00 Monthly
Closing Date:   Review will begin on August 29, 2002 and continue until
the
                position is filled
Job Number:     010

DUTIES

*  Arranges and describes literary papers and other materials in various

   formats for the Southwestern Writers Collection
*  Prepares and posts finding aids according to archival standards
*  Manages accessions process, assists in acquisitions process
*  Implements and updates policies for collection preservation, access,
and
   security, and performs preservation duties
*  Assists in identifying appropriate grant sources and writing grant
   applications
*  Manages grant workflow including budget oversight and report
preparation
*  Performs shelf maintenance for archives, manuscripts, and cataloged
   titles
*  Assists in providing reference services and conducting tours for
patrons
*  Provides MARC records for collections and direction on cataloging
   policies to the Special Collections Cataloging unit.
*  Supervises two paraprofessionals and student workers.
*  Reports to the Curator, Special Collections.

REQUIRED

*  MLS from an ALA accredited institution
*  Knowledge of archival and preservation policies and practices
*  Knowledge of research and reference skills necessary to process
archives
   and to assist patrons
*  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
*  Ability to supervise and train staff

PREFERRED

*  Skill working with Macintosh microcomputer
*  Knowledge of Texas and Southwestern literature, history, and culture
*  Ability to read Spanish
*  Working knowledge of EAD

To be  considered  for employment  a  completed  SWT  application must
be
received by Human Resources.
For an application, call (512) 245-2557, visit
our www.vpfss.swt.edu/personnel/employ.htm,
or  come by  SWT Human Resources,
601 University  Dr., J. C.  Kellam Bldg.,  Suite 340, San Marcos, TX
78666.

RESUMES ALONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SWT is an EOE.
SWT is  committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in
administrative and
professional positions.

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