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From: Tom Larsen [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 6:35 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Job: Head of Special Collections / University
Archivist




Head of Special Collections / University Archivist 

Portland State University seeks a knowledgeable, innovative individual
to serve as Head of Special Collections/University Archivist to provide
campus-wide leadership in the preservation and celebration of the
university's history, and to manage and develop the Library's Special
Collections.  The position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track
appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, reporting to the
Assistant University Librarian for Public Services.  

Special Collections include the corpus of Dark Horse Comics, the Gates
Collection of African American Life, the papers of prominent Oregon
public leaders, and Middle Eastern and Asian Studies Rare Book
Collections.  The University Archives hold Portland State historical
papers, publications, photographs, tapes, photographic materials, and
memorabilia dating from the inception of Vanport Extension Center in
1946.

Required Qualifications

<!--[if !supportLists]-->*   <!--[endif]-->An ALA-accredited MLS or its
equivalent

<!--[if !supportLists]-->*   <!--[endif]-->3 years of experience working
in archives administration including records appraisal, accessioning,
arrangement, description, preservation, reference service, and public
programs 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->*   <!--[endif]-->Work experience demonstrating
excellent planning, budgeting, and organizational skills

<!--[if !supportLists]-->*   <!--[endif]-->Experience with varied
formats of records including manuscripts, printed materials,
phonographs, audio-visual materials, and artifacts

<!--[if !supportLists]-->*   <!--[endif]-->Working knowledge of digital
and web-related technologies to enhance library services and collections

Deadlines:  Review of applicants will begin February 15, 2008.  The
search will remain open until finalists are identified.  

To Apply:  Submit electronic application materials only (Word or .pdf
documents). Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Karena Bayruns,
Search Coordinator, [log in to unmask]; applications not containing all
requested documents will not be considered.  In the cover letter,
address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications.
Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists.

Online ad:  See the full posting at:
http://library.pdx.edu/hscua_posting.html.  

PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's
diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.


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Tom Larsen
Database Management and Catalog Librarian
Portland State University Library
PO Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151

Phone: 503-725-8179
Fax: 503-725-5799

email: [log in to unmask]



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