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JOB: Archivist Job at Charles Babbage Institute
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Russell Johnson
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:17:27 GMT0
From: Iwan Morus <imorus@clio.arts.qub.ac.uk>
Subject: JOB: Archivist Job at Charles Babbage Institute
Sender: "H-NET List on the History of Science, Medicine, and
Technology" <H-SCI-MED-TECH@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
"Robert W. Seidel" <seidel@itdean.umn.edu> writes:
Job Number: UL 86
Job Title: ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT
LIBRARIAN Department Name: Lib Collection
Develop/Mgmt Appointment Start Date: immediately
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Job
Description: The University of Minnesota Libraries
invites applications and nominations of a dynamic and
innovative professional for the position of
Archivist, Charles Babbage Institute, Center for the
History of Information Processing. The CBI is a
research center dedicated to promoting the study and
preservation of the history of computing and
information processing. The Institute's archival
collection includes individual and corporate records,
oral histories, monographs, serials, videos, and
films relating to the history of computing, primarily
since World War II. Currently housed in Walter
Library, the CBI Archives will move into a new
archival research facility over in late 1999 (see
http://kinglear.lib.umn.edu/mac/). The CBI Archivist
reports to the Team Leader for Collection Development
and Management for the University Libraries, and
works closely with the Director of the CBI. All
archives and libraries staff must have the ability to
work effectively with a diverse community of faculty,
students, and library colleagues in a team
environment. Description: Unit Administration:
Responsible for planning and policy making for the
unit; manage daily operations; supervise one
full-time Library Assistant III and additional
part-time student employees; maintain liason with
other archival and special collection units. Resource
Development: Oversee the acquisition, appraisal,
description, arrangement, and preservation of
materials in the Archives. In cooperation with staff
in other library units, maintain physical and
bibliographic control of resources in digital and
print formats. Reference Service and Outreach:
Provide reference and instructional services to
faculty, students, and independent researchers during
scheduled hours and by appointmment. Provide outreach
to external user community, develop grant proposals,
and assist in fund-raising with the Libraries
Development Office and the Director of the CBI.
Develop and maintain information tools and digital
resources via the CBI web page. Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous appointment
track, academic/professional position with
probationary appointment at the Assistant of
Associate Librarian rank. Rank will depend on
quallifications and experience consistent with
collegiate and University policy. The Libraries
offers a competitive salary, commensurate with
experience, but not less than $35,000, for the
position. Excellent benefits and substantial moving
allowance. Recruiting Schedule: Position is available
immediately. Review of applications will commence on
December 16, 1998. Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. Candidates are
encouraged to apply by the review date to receive
full consideration. A full position description is
available at http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employ.html
listed with Academic Professional positions by Job
Number UL 86.
Qualifications:
Required - Academic: Master's degree in
archival administration or
ALA-accredited M.L.S. (or foreign equivalent).
Experience:
Desired - Academic: Demonstrated knowledge of
acquisition,
arrangement, description, preservation, and
appraisal or archival materials; demonstrated
knowledge of digital information technology as it
relates to archives and special collections; strong
oral and written communication skills; strong
interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively
with a diverse clientele. Experience: Supervisory
experience; background relating to the history of
science and technology, especially computing.
Contact: Send a letter of applications, resume, and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three current professional references
to: Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources
Office, University Libraries, 499 Wilson Library, 309
19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0414. Please
identify your application with the number UL 86.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
c 1998 by the Office of Human Resources, University of
Minnesota The University of Minnesota is an equal
opportunity educator and employer. Last modified on
Thursday, July 16, 1998; marsh055@tc.umn.edu
Robert W. Seidel, Director
Charles Babbage Institute
Center for the History of Computing
103 Walter Library
117 Pleasant Street
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 624-5050
Fax (612) 625-8054
e-mail:rws@tc.umn.edu
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