Hi Mark- Do you want me to post it to the conservation distlist through AIC? It seems appropriate there?
Lisa Young
Conservator


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>From: "Warner, Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Feb 22, 2010 10:27 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: archivist job posting
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>All,
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>This is a bit off topic from the main focus of this site but I am trying
>to get this job posting distributed as widely as possible.   Please
>share/pass on to folks who may be appropriate for this position
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>Best
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>Mark Warner
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>U. of Idaho
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>Head, Special Collections and Archives
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>University of Idaho Library: HEAD, sPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES.
>Associate/full professor; full faculty status, rank and
>responsibilities; 12-month appointment. This tenure-track position
>offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a
>university faculty member and academic librarian.
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>The University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives specializes in
>the acquisitions, preservation, and use of research materials that
>document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho and the region.
>It is also the home of the International Jazz Collections and the
>University Archives. The collection contains manuscripts, recordings,
>photographs, maps, monographs, and some artifacts.
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>RESPONSIBILITIES: 
>The successful candidate will provide energetic leadership and direction
>for department activities. Using state-of-the-art and traditional
>practices in developing, preserving, and making accessible special
>collections, the incumbent will partner with colleagues and the
>community to spearhead a clear vision for special collections and
>archives at the university. This role will include building successful
>relationships throughout the state and region to ensure a
>well-articulated program for acquiring and managing unique materials in
>all formats. The incumbent will supervise a staff of two, engage in
>programming, research, reference services, collection development, and
>will work productively with the Dean of Library Services to pursue donor
>relationships and funding opportunities. Faculty must demonstrate a
>record of scholarly achievement, outreach, and service, as well as
>success in job performance for tenure and promotion.
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>START DATE: August 2, 2010.
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>QUALIFICATIONS: 
>Required: Accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline
>(Librarianship, History, Archives Management, or related area). Three or
>more years experience in archives or special collections in a university
>setting. Evidence of a broad knowledge of best practices in special
>collections and archives administration. Excellent oral, interpersonal,
>and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in
>collaborative work situations. Ability to work effectively,
>independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment; and
>ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.  
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>Desired: Progressively responsible roles in special collections or
>archives; supervisory experience and an inclusive, participatory
>management approach; demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts
>and knowledge of digital formats, data management, and metadata schema;
>working knowledge of EAD; successful experience with donor cultivation;
>Curatorial skills and thorough understanding of archival practice.
>Experience with public programming and exhibits. Ability to manage
>competing priorities and meet deadlines. Successful grantsmanship.
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>IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL be:  intellectually curious with a desire for
>continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the University's
>research and teaching programs, explore emerging technologies as
>potential library applications, and be committed to the ideals of
>faculty service and outreach.
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>SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; not less than
>$60,000 annually. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. For
>complete information regarding benefits, please refer to this website:
>http://www.hr.uidaho.edu
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>TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online
>application available at the University of Idaho's Human Resources site:
>http://www.hr.uidaho.edu <http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/> .
>Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum
>vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three
>references.
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>CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to:
>Ben Hunter
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>Chair, Selection Committee
>University of Idaho Library
>PO Box 442350
>Moscow, ID  83844-2350 
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>Review of applications will begin March 22, 2010.
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>To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
>equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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>About the University of Idaho
>Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship
>higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and
>research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the
>nation and the world.  University researchers attract nearly $100
>million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of
>Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious
>Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity.  The
>university's student population includes first-generation college
>students and ethnically diverse scholars.  Offering more than 130 degree
>options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large
>university with the intimacy of small learning communities.  For
>information, visit www.uidaho.edu <http://www.uidaho.edu/> 
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