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1. [sla-dmah] FW: Archival Assistant -- Southeast Missouri State University 2. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting: Archivist (Temporary), Irvine, California, USA 1. [sla-dmah] FW: Archival Assistant -- Southeast Missouri State University Archival Assistant -- Southeast Missouri State University -- Cape > Girardeau, MO > Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 13:36 > > ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT > Special Collections & Archives, Kent Library > Southeast Missouri State University > Full Time > > *Primary Responsibilities* > > - Manages the public service functions of Special Collections and > Archives department in Kent Library > - Supervises graduate and undergraduate students, student interns, and > volunteers > - Provides physical and virtual reference services to patrons of > Special Collections > - Provides arrangement and description of archival collections > - Creates guides and other reference tools to facilitate access to > materials in Special Collections and Archives > - Participates in the planning, development, creation, and management > of digital initiatives > - Works with Kent Library IT and web committee to develop and maintain > the Special Collections and Archives website and other digital outreach > tools > - Contributes to the planning, development, and execution of physical > and virtual outreach activities (i.e. exhibits, blogs) > - Works with donors and potential donors to Special Collections > - Participates in instruction on the use of Special Collections and > Archives to the campus > - Promotes the mission and interests of Special Collections to the > community, the region and within the archives profession > - Serves on library and university committees > > *Required Qualifications* > > - Bachelor’s degree in History, Historic Preservation or related > field; Master’s degree in Library Science, Archives or related field a plus > - Familiarity with archival standards and best practices > - Demonstrated ability to effectively provide reference services to an > archival repository > - Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects > - Demonstrated supervisory experience > - Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision > and as part of a team > - Familiarity with word processing and digital imaging technology > - Experience in the arrangement and description of historical records > - Ability to lift 40 pounds with or without accommodations > - Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions > - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills > - Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service > - Demonstrated commitment to working with multi-cultural populations > and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities > > *Compensation:* Commensurate with education and experience. The > University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, > medical and life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, individual > and dependent tuition benefits. > > *Application Deadline:* To ensure full consideration, application > materials must be received by March 1, 2013. The position is available > immediately and will remain open until filled. > > *Required Information:* Submit a letter of interest addressing all > position requirements and how you learned of this position, a current > resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional > references via email to [log in to unmask] or mail to Dana Seabaugh, > Employment Specialist, Human Resources, Southeast Missouri State > University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. > > AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER > Member Job Posting: > Missouri <http://www.amigos.org/taxonomy/term/11> > > -------------------------------------------- > 2. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting: Archivist (Temporary), Irvine, California, USA *ARCHIVIST (TEMPORARY) *The University of California, Irvine Libraries is seeking a dynamic professional for the temporary position of Archivist in the Department of Special Collections and Archives. This is a full-time temporary position which will be funded for one year from the date of hire, with a possibility of extension depending on operational and resource considerations. *Duties and Responsibilities* The Archivist will be responsible for coordinating and performing the processing and management of archival and manuscript collections, including appraisal, accessioning, preparation of processing plans, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats and collecting areas. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist, the Archivist works collaboratively within the department to set priorities and determine appropriate approaches to processing collections and preparing them for use. The Archivist implements uniform arrangement and description standards and ensures that materials are efficiently and effectively processed. The Archivist has responsibility for encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Online Archive of California. The Archivist trains and directs the work of processing assistants including paraprofessional archival processors and part-time students. The Archivist serves on the Department's reference desk. The successful candidate may also participate in instruction and outreach activities, digitization projects, preparation of exhibits, acquisition of manuscript and archival collections, donor relations, and grant proposals as appropriate. *Qualifications* *Required* • A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a graduate degree in archival studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Formal coursework or training in archival management and theory. • Experience processing archival collections and preparing finding aids. • Understanding of and commitment to nationally-accepted standards, tools, and best practices for archival processing and description, including Describing Archives: a Content Standard. • Familiarity with using the Archivists’ Toolkit and encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description. • In-depth knowledge of efficient processing procedures, such as those outlined in Greene and Meissner's "More Product, Less Process." • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and effectively. • Ability to successfully train and direct the work of archival processing assistants. • Ability to provide effective reference service in an academic library. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team-based library organization within a culturally diverse academic community. *Preferred:* • Two or more years of professional archival processing experience. • Recent experience providing reference service in a research or academic library. • Work experience as a supervisor of archival processing assistants. • Familiarity with basic records management principles and current trends. *The Department of Special Collections and Archives ** * Special Collections and Archives houses the UCI Libraries' collections of manuscripts and archives, rare books, and notable subject collections. Archival collecting areas of particular strength and distinction include regional history (emphasizing Orange County and Southern California), the Southeast Asian Archive, the Critical Theory Archive (including the papers of Jacques Derrida, Wolfgang Iser, Paul de Man, and others), the University Archives (documenting the UC Irvine campus), dance and the performing arts (including the papers of Robert Cohen and choreographers Donald McKayle and Eugene Loring), and distinguished UCI faculty (including Noble Laureates Frederick Reines and Sherwood Rowland). *The UCI Libraries* The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. These buildings contain over 3,600 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers. The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 140 FTE plus approximately 30 student assistant FTE. The library collection consists of over 3.4 million volumes and over 86,000 journals and serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), HathiTrust Digital Library, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Digital Library Federation (DLF), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance (PRDLA), and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). *University of California, Irvine* The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,100 faculty. Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten. Librarians at the University of California Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity. *Salary & Benefits:* Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level is $47,544 - $58,188 (Assistant Librarian I – Associate IV). Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 40% of salary. Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians. *Deadline for Applications:* Applications received by* April 8, 2013* will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. *To Apply: *Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to: E-mail: [log in to unmask] Library Human Resources UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557 Irvine, CA 92623-9557 Confidential fax: (949) 824-3270 Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired. This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information. *The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer** * *committed to excellence through diversity.*