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Position Available: Georgia College & State University - Archivist

Looking for a career in Archival Management? Seeking a position that offers positive mentoring with an experienced archives staff? Georgia College & State University has a unique opportunity for a talented and innovative individual seeking in-depth experience with digital projects and provision of primary source research assistance to the GCSU and wider research communities.  The Georgia College collections are broad in scope and significance; in addition to the papers of scholars and creative artists of local importance and the Paul D. Coverdell papers (Georgia State Senate, U. S. Peace Corps, and U. S. Senate), the department also hold the papers of the world renowned author, Flannery O’Connor.

Responsibilities:  Assists in the development and evaluation of Special Collections services, collections and programs; provides leadership as the University Archives coordinator; identifies, acquires and processes university archives, manuscripts, books and materials in other formats relating to the mission of the university; provides specialized reference/research services for the department; organizes, catalogs, and describes holdings in all formats, creating MARC, EAD and web-based descriptive records; holds primary responsibility for production of the department’s digital projects; evaluates the preservation needs of the collections; promotes the use of collections by students, faculty, and scholars through instruction, exhibits, publications and other means; participates in general reference/research services for the campus/community; initiates/supports outreach, liaison and marketing programs; participates on LITC and university committees. This position will include some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited or Georgia BOR-approved MLS/MLIS or Master’s degree in relevant field. Minimum one year experience in archives/special collections.  Subject expertise in 20^th-century American literature or southern history/politics. Demonstrated success in processing, arrangement and description of historical records and manuscripts. Experience in integration of technology with archival practice. Experience in reference/research services. Instruction experience in the use of primary source materials. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to lift heavy items that may weigh 40+ pounds. Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks. Ability to work with a diverse clientele. Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills. Commitment to professional growth and development. Potential to meet academic rank and tenure requirements. Preferred: Experience with MARC and EAD cataloging. ACA certification.

Rank and Salary: 12-month tenure track appointment. Salary and faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package includes Tuition Assistance Program.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin 23 July 2007 and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure: Send letter of application, current vita, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required prior to interview), a writing sample (template available via LITC website or contact Search Chair), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:
Nancy Davis Bray
Archivist Search Committee
Library and Instructional Technology Center
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA  31061.

For information about GCSU, please visit our website at http://www2.gcsu.edu/library.

GCSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, which has a commitment to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and encourages those who share this commitment to apply.

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