From:
Judy Ganson <jganson_at_uark.edu>
Please excuse any cross-postings of this ad for the position soon to be
available in the University of Arkansas Libraries.
*University Archivist*
The University of Arkansas Libraries invite nominations for and
applications from energetic, flexible, and innovative professionals to
advance the University Archives. Reporting to the Head of the Special
Collections Department, the Archivist will provide leadership in
documenting and maintaining the history of the University. In
coordination with the Head of Special Collections, the Archivist
develops, executes, and evaluates the strategic vision and priorities
for collecting materials of permanent value to the University; develops
written policy statements and procedural guidelines for the collection;
participates in overall management and policy setting for the
Department; and promotes the use and understanding of the collections.
Responsibilities include working with administrative and academic
departments and University programs to identify materials of
significance to the historical record of the University; arranging and
describing materials and ensuring integration with materials in the
Arkansas Collection; coordinating with the Libraries' Web Development
Group to maintain the Archive's Web site; providing reference and
research support; maintaining theWeb Archiving Service; and working with
the Library Systems Department and University Information Technology
Services to identify appropriate software for storage and user interface
for digital materials.
*Qualifications. Required:* A master's degree from an ALA-accredited
program; OR a graduate degree, an archival certificate, and a minimum of
two years of related experience in an academic or research library.
Experience in evaluating, arranging, and describing materials for a
large archival program and producing finding aids in EAD format. Proven
ability to prioritize work with competing demands and meet multiple
deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work
independently and collegially as a member of a team; strong analytical
and organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication
skills; and demonstrated commitment to effective public service and
ability to work with diverse constituents. Familiarity with repository
software such as DSpace, Fedora Commons, and/or Digital Commons, etc.
Evidence of performance, scholarly engagement, and active participation
in professional organizations sufficient to meet initial criteria for
appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor.
*Preferred:* Archival experience in a university archival collection.
Experience managing digital projects. Knowledge of international and
national cataloging standards.
*Special Collections Department:* The Special Collections Department
was created in 1967 to encourage research and writing in the history and
culture of Arkansas and the surrounding region. The mission of the
department is to acquire, preserve, and provide access to materials to
support scholarly investigation of the state, its customs and people,
and its cultural, physical, and political climate. Special Collections
houses approximately 15,000 linear feet of manuscript collections,
approximately 28,000 titles of Arkansas print material, more than
100,000 photographs, and about 10,000 maps and rare books, and the
University Archive. Notable collections include: the papers of Senator
J. William Fulbright, the Council for International Exchange of Scholar
Records, the works of noted photographer Lawrence "Larry" W. Obsitnik,
composers William Grant Still and Florence Price, writer John Gould
Fletcher, and the Peace Links Papers. The Department is comprised of
11.5 FTE faculty and staff. For more detailed information on the
department please visit the Web site:
http://libinfo.uark.edu/specialcollections/
*Rank and Salary: *Entry level, tenure-track, twelve-month faculty
appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor.
Salary: $45,000.
*Benefits*: Relocation allowance available. Benefits include
TIAA/CREF, Fidelity Mutual Fund, or the Arkansas Public Employees
Retirement System, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and
health insurance.
*Background:* The University of Arkansas places students first by
enhancing academic programs, creating an engaging campus life, reducing
obstacles, enhancing diversity, improving graduation rates, and
marshaling the expertise of the faculty, staff and students. The
University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research
university with very high levels of research activity (RU/VH). The
University provides a superior campus landscape and environment while
designing and building world class facilities. The funding for research
awards and research expenditures continues to grow and so do the
academic programs offered. The University Libraries share in the
stewardship of the University's goals and take responsibility for the
health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that
further support the academic mission. The library system comprises the
David W. Mullins Library (the main research facility) and four branch
libraries: the Robert A. and Vivian Young Law Library
<http://law.uark.edu/library/>, the Fine Arts Library
<http://libinfo.uark.edu/fal/default.asp>, the Chemistry and
Biochemistry Library <http://libinfo.uark.edu/chemistry/>, and the
Physics Library <http://libinfo.uark.edu/physics/>. The combined
holdings of the University Libraries total over 1.9 million volumes of
books and periodicals and 5.5 million microforms. The Libraries receive
more than 49,000 serial titles.For more information, visit the
Libraries' home page (http://libinfo.uark.edu). *The University of
Arkansas campus* (http://www.uark.edu) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a
student enrollment of more than 23,000, is the flagship campus of the
University of Arkansas System. With a population of approximately
420,000, the northwest Arkansas region is home to two Fortune 100
company headquarters. Situated in the Ozark Mountains, this region
offers numerous cultural activities and recreational opportunities.
(http://www.collegetownprofile.com/arkansas/universityofarkansas/index.html)
*Application deadline and contact information. *Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Completed applications received by May 1, 2012,
will receive full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as
necessary to fill the position. Send letter of application, résumé, and
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to
libhrofc_at_uark.edu <mailto:libhrofc_at_uark.edu>to the attention of Jeff
Banks, Head, Library Human Resources Department, University of Arkansas
Libraries, 365 N. McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002.
//
/The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
institution committed to achieving a culturally diverse faculty.
Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United
States. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act./
Kathy Riggle
Library Human Resources Manager
University of Arkansas Libraries
MULN 213A
365 North McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701-4002
(479)575-3080 (v)
(479)575-4623 (f)
Received on Tue Apr 17 2012 - 03:03:11 EDT