This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000525528-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Director, University Archives and Historical Collections -- Michigan State University -- Michigan Library: Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a Director of the University Archives and Historical Collections (UAHC), starting January 3, 2008. The UAHC is chartered by the MSU Board of Trustees to be the steward of institutional memory by preserving, providing scholarly access to, and assuring the accurate interpretation of University historical and business records. UAHC has a key leadership role in guiding the University's policies and practices for managing digital records and objects. The UAHC also collects and preserves materials of historical value not directly relating to University history. The Director of the UAHC reports to the Vice Provost for Libraries, Computing and Technology and will have a unique opportunity to contribute key leadership to a major research university's initiatives in emerging methods for electronic records management and archiving. The director's position is a 12-month continuing appointment. Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Minimum qualifications include master's degree (terminal degree desired) in library or archival science, 5 years of senior-level professional experience in an archival or related operation, with progressive responsibilities. Desired starting date is January 3, 2008. Further information on the Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections can be found at http://www.archives.msu.edu . All applicants who wish to be considered for the position must submit a curriculum vitae, a letter highlighting their interest and qualifications pertinent to the position, and at least three references with contact information. The application deadline is October 26, 2007, or until the position is filled. Send materials electronically to the Chair, Search Committee for UAHC Director, to e-mail address: [log in to unmask] MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education