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ARCHIVIST ASSISTANT (Library Assistant I) position opening
(entry level)
Part-Time (30 hours per week)
$13.00 per hour (sorry - I wish I could pay more!)
California State University, Channel Islands - University
Archives
Job closes 1/11/08
If you are interested in applying, please go to:
https://www.csucijobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?ti
me=1197593766056
(the CSUCI HR webpage) and create your application. I
cannot take
resumes by any other means.
As a student-centered, four-year, public university known for
its
interdisciplinary, multicultural, and international
perspectives,
California State University, Channel
Islands has quickly become a
destination university for
students from throughout the state. The
University
opened its doors in August 2002, as the newest and 23 rd
member of the CSU system. The campus is located in a picturesque
setting
in Camarillo, California, between Los Angeles
and Santa Barbara, and
just five miles from the Pacific
Ocean.
http://www.csuci.edu/index.htm
Working Title: ARCHIVIST ASSISTANT
Class Title: Library Assistant I
Department: Library
This is a Temporary Position to be continued, if funding
is available
The Archives Assistant is an entry level position which will
support the
University Archivist in collection
management and collection processing
of current and
future special collection materials. The Assistant will
also work closely with faculty, staff, students, and the general
public
in facilitation of a variety of daily archival
activity.
General Responsibilities: Works with the archivist to
organize,
describe, preserve, display, and make
available to researchers, archival
material consisting
of University records and University Special
Collections
of continuing value.
Duties may include:
Scanning and digitally photographing material for archival
databases and
University Archive web site.
Assisting patrons in using the collection.
Assisting faculty, staff, and students, and the outside
community with
campus history questions.
Requirements of Position: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in
history,
archives, museum, library, or special
collections.
One year experience working in an archive.
Demonstrated ability in processing archival material of various
types
and formats, utilizing standard and professional
archival methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of archival standards and procedures.
Demonstrated awareness of patron archival procedures, security
concerns,
and security procedures.
Demonstrated working knowledge and sufficient usage experience
in
word-processing software (such as Microsoft Word) and
the Internet.
Knowledge of Excel and/or Access helpful.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and
in
writing.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty, staff,
students,
and the general public in their research
endeavors.
Working knowledge of scanner and digital camera.
Other Requirements:
Good penmanship.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Must be detailed-oriented, congenial, patient, self starter,
and
reliable.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
off of
the list! Navigating the HR page can be
tricky.
Thanks!
Evelyn Taylor
University and Lagomarsino Archivist
(805)
437-8830
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