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Position announcement - West Chester, PA



Archivist, Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, PA
Permanent full-time position with benefits

This full time Chester County Historical Society position is responsible for
the Archives section of Chester County Archives and Records Services, a
county department administered by CCHS for the County of Chester.  The
Archives, which houses the historic government records of Chester County, is
located in the Chester County Government Services Center.

Primary duties:
Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Archives reading room and the
care and administration of the Archives collection.  Providing reference
services.  Creating finding aids and preparing content for the Archives web
site.  Answering research requests by mail, telephone, and e-mail.
Supervising the work of the Assistant Archivist, volunteers and student
workers.

Qualifications:
Required:  Master's degree or equivalent experience.  Archival coursework or
training.  Two years experience in an archives or manuscript repository.
Reference experience.  Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong commitment to customer
service.  Competency with database software.  Self-directed and the
demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once.  Capable of
lifting and carrying 40 lb. boxes.
Preferred:  Reference experience working with the general public, knowledge
of genealogical research methodology, supervisory experience.   

CCHS is an EOE employer.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a résumé, a brief (2-4
pp.) writing sample, preferably from a finding aid (hard-copy or URL), and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Laurie A. Rofini, Director
Chester County Archives and Records Services
601 Westtown Road, Suite 080
P. O. Box 2747
West Chester, PA  19380-0990

No telephone calls, faxes or e-mails, please. 
Closing date is October 4, 2002.

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