From: Julie Holcomb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008
4:45 PM
To: Archives & Archivists
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Subject: [archives] Job Posting:
Corsicana, Texas
POSITION TITLE: COLLEGE
& SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ARCHIVIST
Navarro College is
seeking individuals who strive for excellence, value, creativity and
innovation, are looking for a joyful workplace, are respectful toward
others, are team players and have integrity. We consider applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion,
gender, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition,
disability, or any other legally protected status.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Navarro
College is seeking
applications for a College & Special Collections Archivist.
Interested applicants should submit the following to: Ms. Nelida Aguilar,
Director of Human Resources, 3200
W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX
75110. Also, submit
the following:
- Submit letter
of interest (Cover letter).
- Submit
personal resume with the required Navarro
College
application which can be downloaded on this website http://www.navarrocollege.edu/hr/forms.php;
call (903) 875-7318 for additional information.
- Minimum of
three professional references with current telephone numbers
- Transcripts
from all colleges attended (if applicable to position requirements); we
will accept legible copies with original application. Official
transcripts required upon employment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The College & Special Collections Archivist
is responsible for managing and coordinating the daily work in the archives
area of the Pearce Collections
Museum. Those
responsibilities include management and coordination of the Pearce Civil War
Collection, as well as all college archives, photographs, written and oral
local histories, and college subject files.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with
the acquisition, appraisal, and transfer of archival collections to the
repository.
- Provides
reference services relating to archives and participates in bibliographic
instruction when necessary.
- Directs and
reviews processing of archival materials including the arrangement,
description, and preservation of materials according to accepted
professional standards.
- Creates
finding aids and catalog descriptions using the MARC format.
- Creates and/or
updates PastPerfect collection records.
- Implements
long-range preservation of and access to archival collections.
- Implements
projects for digitizing and providing electronic access to archival
materials.
- Assists with
and contributes to Pearce Civil War Collection and archives websites.
- Contributes to
preparation and implementation of exhibits.
- Trains and
supervises part-time student workers and graduate student interns.
- Assists with
the development and coordination of policies and procedures for
accessioning, appraisal, processing, and preservation of and access to the
Pearce Civil War and archives collections.
- Assists with
long and short range planning to establish priorities and goals for the
Pearce Civil War and archives collections.
- Represents and
promotes the archival collections, including the Pearce Collections,
locally and nationally by speaking at area schools, civic clubs, community
groups, and other venues including professional organizations like the
American Association of Museums and the Society of American Archivists.
- Serves as a
member of the Navarro
College faculty
and serves on College committees and attends meetings of Foundation Board
or College Board as requested.
- Assumes the
duties and responsibilities of the director in his/her absence, or as
requested.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to
communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including
the college community (faculty and students), researchers, and the general
public.
- Thorough
knowledge of archival theory, methods, and practices.
- Demonstrated
ability to complete projects within a limited time frame.
- A student and
visitor centered and service oriented philosophy.
- Experience
using a personal computer or microcomputer; knowledge of computer
applications such as PastPerfect, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Microsoft
Excel, Filemaker Pro, and other general use software packages; knowledge
of HTML, MARC, and EAD.
- Ability to
lift and move materials found within the collections.
REQUIRED
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
One of the following educational
credentials is required:
- Master’s
degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with
concentration in Archival Studies, or
- Master’s
degree in Archival or Museum Studies
plus:
- Formal
archival training and/or experience.
PREFERRED
- Certification
from the Academy of Certified Archivists
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill
the responsibilities of the position.
SALARY:
Commensurate with education and work experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Applications will be accepted until a
suitable candidate is found.
FRINGE BENEFITS: Navarro
College participates in the State of Texas
insurance program. Under the State of Texas
insurance program, Navarro College,
like all other Texas
colleges, participates in a three-month (3) waiting period before an employee
is eligible for medical benefits. Other health benefits are effectively
immediately upon employment.
Navarro
College also participates
in the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS), and Optional Retirement Program
(ORP). These benefits are available upon full-time employment.
Full-time employees also have the option of joining the Navarro College
Retirement Plan after one year of service. Full-time employees may apply
for tuition and fee grants equal to Texas
public institutional rates to pursue higher education at any level.
Family members are eligible for tuition reduction at Navarro
College.
NAVARRO COLLEGE DISTRICT EEO/ADA STATEMENT: Pursuant
to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and amendments and
other laws, orders, and regulations governing discrimination, Navarro College
is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, gender, or age. Navarro
College will make
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more
information about the Pearce Collections, please visit our web site at http://www.pearcecollections.us/.
--
Julie Holcomb, MLIS, CA
Director of the Pearce Collections Museum
Pearce Collections at Navarro College
3100 W. Collin St.
Corsicana, Texas 75110
Phone: (903) 875-7438 ~ Fax: (903) 875-7593
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Internet: http://www.pearcecollections.us
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Karl Marx, The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
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