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Assistant/ Associate Librarian-Portuguese Archivist -- University of
Massachusetts at Dartmouth -- Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Claire T. Carney
LibraryArchivist/Librarian Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives
The Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections has an
exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic archives and special
collections librarian with background in Portuguese Studies to develop an
archives focused on the experience of the Portuguese in America. Working
with the University Archives and Special Collections Librarian and the new
Faculty Director of the Portuguese Archives from the Center for Portuguese
Studies and Culture, the Archivist of the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese
American Archives will be primarily responsible for developing,
organizing, maintaining and publicizing a growing collection of unique
materials documenting the Portuguese American experience. S/he will be
part of the University Library Archives and Special Collections team and
will participate in planning, collection development, reference,
cataloguing, outreach, grant writing, fundraising, oral history projects,
digitization, and other activities that support the mission of the
archives. Working closely with colleagues in municipal archives in the
Azores, Portugal, and Brazil and other institutions in the United States,
the archivist will initiate and implement projects to share digital
resources. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is situated at the
heart of a region with a century old pattern of immigration from various
parts of the Portuguese-speaking world. With a broad base of community
support, the archivist will work closely with donors and sponsors to
develop collections. S/he will work with the Center for Portuguese Studies
and Culture and the Graduate program in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies to
develop research opportunities, exhibits, and programs in support of the
academic program. The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives and the
University Archives will move to a fully renovated, climate-controlled
storage and research facility in the main library in 2008.The position
requires the ability to read, understand, and communicate the content of
documents written in the Portuguese language; knowledge of the history,
culture, and literatures of Portuguese-speaking peoples; and knowledge of
issues in archives management, cataloguing, digital projects management,
collection development, and community documentation. It requires an M.L.S.
with a concentration in archives management from an ALA-accredited
institution or the equivalent; professional experience in archival
arrangement and description, cataloguing methods, and knowledge of a broad
range of issues in archives management. Preferred qualifications include a
second degree in a related field, formal coursework in Portuguese Studies
or Portuguese language, proficiency in speaking and writing Portuguese,
grant-writing experience, and knowledge of issues involved in the
successful management of digital projects.To apply, please send a letter
of interest, resume and the names, telephone numbers of three references
to: Search for Assistant/ Associate Librarian-Portuguese Archivist, Office
of Human Resources, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport
Rd., N. Dartmouth, MA 02747.The review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.The University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth is an EEO/AA employer.
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