Position: 30430 Archivist – Collections Archivist

Annual Salary Range:  $30,724.80 - $48,924.00

Date we will request a register from State Personnel: July 1, 2016

Currently, the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) seeks a highly motivated Archivist to manage books, newspapers, and photograph collections. Reporting to the head of the Collections Section, the archivist will be responsible for describing, preserving, and providing access to the ADAH’s printed materials and photograph collections.

Duties:

• Arrange, describe, and catalog books, newspapers, and photograph collections acquired by the ADAH.

• Preserve books, newspapers, and photograph collections and monitor the environment to ensure long-term maintenance of the materials.

• Work closely with other staff members in developing exhibits and other public programs at the department.

• Work with the department’s registrar and prospective donors to ensure donations fit the parameters of the ADAH collections policy.

• Provide reference assistance to researchers about printed materials and photograph collections.

• Arrange and describe manuscripts and government records collections as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with collections management and archival core competencies.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved with the arrangement and description and collections management of permanently valuable records.

• Knowledge of and/or experience with descriptive standards and tools such as Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC 21 Formats for Bibliographic Data, Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress Name Authority File (LCNAF), Cataloger’s Desktop, and Classification Web.

• Knowledge of electronic records and reformatting best practices.

• Knowledge of current issues and trends in archival practices and descriptive standards, and ability to keep up-to-date with new practices and techniques.

• Evidence of commitment to the archival profession by memberships and participation in professional associations.

• Record of ongoing professional development and contribution.

• Ability to work well with a diverse population.

• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently, and perform effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy boxes weighing on average 40 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in history, political science, government or a related field plus – two graduate level courses in archival administration or one year’s professional experience in archival or records management work.

• A valid driver’s license

Montgomery and ADAH:

Montgomery and the River Region are home to friendly people, high-tech industry, the State Capitol, and a major Air Force Base. The region is growing quickly with over 360,000 people in Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Pike Road, Wetumpka and Tallassee and enjoys a low cost of living. Located in central Alabama at the intersection of Interstate Highway 85 (east and west) and Interstate Highway 65 (north and south), Montgomery is:

• 161 miles southwest of Atlanta

• 92 miles south of Birmingham

• 168 miles north of Mobile and the Gulf of Mexico

Alabama created the first state department of archives and history in the United States. Founded in 1901, the Alabama Department of Archives and History became a model for many other states. Now in its second century of service, the Alabama Department of Archives and History is mindful of its obligation to preserve the records of its past and to serve the information needs of future generations of researchers. The department continues the following programs as priority services:

• assistance to state agencies and local governments in the preservation of their records of historical value

• work to preserve modern records in fragile formats, such as computer records, photographs, and video tapes

• educational programs and tours to school children, tourists, and interested citizens

• reference service

• maintenance of the security of collections held by the Archives

• use of new information technology to extend the department's services

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please:

• Mail or fax a State of Alabama Job Application form and unofficial transcripts to State Personnel by Friday, July 1, 2016.

• Find the class code for the position above or at http://www.personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101276_A.pdf.

• State of Alabama Job Application form is available at http://www.personnel.alabama.gov/Downloads/StateApp.pdf.

• Application process questions may be answered at http://www.personnel.alabama.gov/Downloads/OESHelpDoc.pdf.

• In addition to submitting the state application form and transcripts to State Personnel, please send copies of your state application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to [log in to unmask]. The cover letter should include availability and any salary requirements.

Candidates will be selected for interview based on the information submitted and their standing on the state register, with an anticipated hiring date in early fall 2016.

Please direct questions to:

Dorothy D. Fouche, CA

Head, Government Records Collections

Alabama Department of Archives and History

P.O. Box 300100

Montgomery, AL 36130-0100

334-353-4746

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