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Archivist, Assistant ETT
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: #4458 and #0695
The American Heritage Center of the University of Wyoming is seeking two processing archivists. The AHC seeks creative, dynamic, articulate, and out-going professionals interested and skilled in processing, cataloging, collection development, and outreach. The successful candidates will have knowledge of large 20th-century archival collections and their administration. S/he will be comfortable interacting with US Senators and undergraduate students, business executives and teaching faculty, archivists and fundraisers.
The AHC is a major research archive independent of the University's libraries and reporting directly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The AHC is one of the largest and busiest modern manuscripts repositories in the US, and its professional employees have a strong track record of leadership and scholarship in archives administration, special collections librarianship, history, women's studies, and other fields. Recent emphasis at the AHC has been on minimal processing and cataloging, collection policy redefinition, and a reappraisal program.
Archivists at UW have faculty status with extended term appointments possible after five years. Both positions report to the Manager of Arrangement and Description. The Assistant Archivist will be responsible for organization and minimum collections maintenance of collections, and production of catalog records and finding aids, using MARC, DACS, and EAD. The Assistant Archivist may also design exhibits, perform outreach by giving public programs and by writing articles, supervise staff and part-time workers, and assist in other duties as assigned. Faculty duties include scholarly research and writing, as well as active participation in professional organizations by service on committees and presentations at conferences. The successful candidate should demonstrate understanding of archival principles, initiative in implementing new ideas, analytical abilities, and original thinking in scholarly pursuits. Demonstrated leadership potential is highly desirable.
Qualifications: MA or MLS with a concentration in archives administration; strong knowledge of US history; knowledge of recent changes in archives practice, particularly minimal processing; expertise in cataloging in MARC21, application of DACS, and creation of EAD finding aids; strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work well under pressure; self-confidence; professional creativity and willingness to think beyond "how it's always been done"; deep commitment to the archival profession evinced by active participation in regional and national organizations, presentation of papers and submission of articles, and continuing education. Preferences: Experience with donor relations; experience with large (250 feet+) modern (1950+) manuscript or archival collections; experience appraising large modern collections or record groups in the field; evidence of professional leadership; experience in exhibit curation; reference experience; experience with other metadata standards, such as Dublin Core.
Salary and Benefits: Beginning salary: $35k (Wyoming has no state income tax, and cost of living is low). UW's benefit package includes health and life insurance, retirement funded solely by the university, and tuition benefits for employee and their spouse. This position is afforded 22 vacation days per year plus an additional full week paid leave during annual Christmas to New Year campus closure. Detailed information regarding the Laramie area, the University of Wyoming, the AHC, and the benefit package can be found on the web at http://www.uwyo.edu/. UW is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. The university has a special interest in promoting diversity and internationalization. We welcome inquiries and applications from all qualified people, including people from underrepresented groups and from all nationalities.
Application: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume/vitae detailing relevant academic coursework and experience related to this position, and the names and contact information for three professional references, preferably by email to choskins [@] uwyo.edu. Follow email with printed copy.
Salary Range: $30k-$39,999
To apply, contact:
Cricket Hoskins, Business Manager
American Heritage Center
Dept. 3924
1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
307/766-6835
fax 307/766-5511
choskins [@] uwyo.edu
http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
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