From: Kulp, Gladi (EED) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:17 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Alaska State Archivist - Position open

 

Professional Opportunity: Alaska State Archivist

Do you believe in the public's right to have information about their government?

 Are you excited by the unprecedented opportunities for access and promotion potentially offered by the electronic future of government information?

 At the same time, do you fret over whether today’s government information will be available in 2050?

Do paper documents mean more to you than a “legacy collection”?

 Are you tech-savvy and a demonstrated self-learner?

Would you like to live and work in an outdoors-friendly community?

Then you need to apply for the position of Alaska State Archivist!

The State of Alaska is seeking to fill the position of Alaska State Archivist, one of 50 colleagues in the United States. The State Archivist serves as the official custodian of the Alaska's archival resources and is responsible for the administration of Alaska State Archives and Records Management Services in the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums in the Department of Education and Early Development.  

 

Duties include:

Promotion of the programs and education of the public regarding the value of government archives and records by serving on government and private committees, boards, and commissions and speaking to interested groups.

 

The State Archivist directly manages archival functions and services, and supervises professional and technical staff working in the Alaska State Archives.  

 The incumbent manages the Records Management Program portion of the Archives and Records Management Services.

 

Present challenges include:

Publicizing the archives and records management program, development of a state electronic records program, networking and coordinating activities with other departments in state government.

 

For more information or to apply, visit:

http://notes4.state.ak.us/wa/postapps.nsf/997aaae09c093ddd8925643e0063742b/8d080fdfd0c086d989257394005fee2d?OpenDocument