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Archivist at the Springfield College

Description:

Title:Archivist
Department:Library Services
Reports to:Director of Library Services
Appointment: Full-time
Position Posted:April 25, 2008
Position Band:32
Status:Accepting Applications

Plans, organizes, maintains, and preserves a specified print and/or non-print archival collection. Appraises and/or edits archival records and historically valuable materials of the institution. Participates in research activities based on archival materials. Develops policy and/or procedure and directly manages the acquisition, disposition, and safekeeping of archival materials. Advise outside agencies, scholars, journalists, and others concerning the history of the College; establish policies related to access to confidential materials. Advises and assists researchers in the application of archival materials in research activities; interprets requirements and supplies and consults on archival information.

Qualifications:

MLS degree with 3 years experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience, in records administration, archival material collections, library, history-related or other related experience to obtain skills necessary to acquire, organize, store and disseminate historically valuable College records. Considerable interpersonal, organizational, planning, project management and oral and written communication skills. Good organizational, communication and customer service skills. Prefer some supervisory ability and experience and previous experience managing reformatting projects. Prefer experience with automated storage and retrieval systems, electronic records, database design/management and electronic publication.

How to Apply:

A position description is on file in the Office of Human Resources for each staff position. If you are interested in applying for a staff position, submit a Springfield College Application for Staff Employment (downloadable at the URL below), resume, and cover letter to the Office of Human Resources, Administration Building, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109, or fax to (413) 748-3726.
http://www.spfldcol.edu/homepage/dept.nsf/D02DEA1C0FC6F99D45256BD800296E8C/79EDA8CB1C421BDF45256C2500350EA7