POLITICAL PAPERS ARCHIVIST, New Mexico State University Library
The New Mexico State University Library invites applications for the position of Archives and Special Collections Political Papers Archivist, Assistant.  Req. 2007013363
 
Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant university and Carnegie designated high research institution. NMSU is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and is classified as a Title V Minority Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. The University is located in the southern New Mexico city of Las Cruces, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. For additional information, visit http://www.nmsu.edu.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direction of the Archives and Special Collections Department Head, the Political Papers Archivist arranges, describes, and makes physically and electronically accessible the political and congressional papers of the department; provides reference and outreach services to patrons and researchers; supervises staff; provides training on aspects of the use of the political and congressional collections; works closely with others in the department; special projects as assigned. As a member of the university library faculty, the candidate would be responsible for achieving in the following areas:  Librarianship, Research, Publication, and Creative Activity, and Service.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: An ALA-accredited Master's in Library Science with concentration in archives coursework; 3 to 5 years experience as an archivist working with and managing political/congressional papers. Experience with description and arrangement of archival and manuscript collections; Experience and background in processing  large political/congressional collections; Familiarity with descriptive standards including EAD, MARC, and DACS; experience with/or understanding of digitization technologies.  The successful candidate shall possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships; must be skilled in public speaking and travel may be required.
Preferred:  Additional graduate degree in a related field (eg. history or political science, concentration of coursework in archives).
 
POSTION INFORMATION:  This is a 9-month appointment, tenure track position.  Salary:  $33,500 (entry level) For benefits see the University’s Human Resources website at http://hr.nmsu.edu/~hr/benefits/ 
 
TO APPLY:  Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications, a resume, and names, addresses, (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to Marti Torres, Business Operations Specialist, New Mexico State University Library, Box 30006, MSC 3475, Las Cruces, NM  88003-8006; e-mail [log in to unmask]; fax: 505-646-6940.  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  For additional information, visit http://lib.nmsu.edu.  
 
NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.  Men and women and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Offer of employment contingent upon verification of the individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.
 

Stephen J. Hussman, Department Head for Archives and Special Collections
New Mexico State University Library
Archives and Special Collections Department
MSC 3475
P.O. Box 30006
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 80003
505-646-4756
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