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Job (revised notice): Archivist (University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas)

• Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 08:32:49 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
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• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job (revised notice): Archivist (University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas)
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:36:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Grant, Regina" <GrantR@cl.uh.edu>
Subject: REVISED POSITION NOTICE -ARCHIVIST (TX)
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ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST
REVISED Job #01-2129

Alfred R. Neumann Library

The University of Houston-Clear Lake seeks an Associate Librarian/Archivist
to manage the UHCL Archives, including the historical collection of NASA's
Johnson Space Center.

Minimum Requirements   ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library
/Information Science with concentration in archives or Master's degree in
archival studies in closely related field; 4 years professional archival
experience. Comprehensive knowledge of archival principles and practices;
understanding of integrated library automation systems; familiarity with
MARC format; ability to prepare and maintain finding aids based on current
and emerging technologies such as EAD; ability to evaluate records and
objects as to historical value; excellent supervisory, organizational, and
problem-solving skills; strong oral/written communication skills in English;
demonstrated history of progressively responsible professional archival
experience.

Special Considerations:  Special consideration given to applicants with
Master's degree in Library/Information Science with advanced course work in
archival theory and methodology; second relevant master's or other advanced
degree; 2 years management experience in archives; ACA certification.
Duties and Responsibilities:   Direct and manage the UHCL archives,
including the Johnson Space Center archives; develop operating plans and
procedures; provide departmental leadership with relationship to developing
technologies; prepare budget recommendations, reports, analyses on a
periodic basis; identify outside funding sources; prepare grant proposals;
represent library and university as appropriate. Position reports to the
Executive Director.

Salary: Appointment range for this full-time, benefits eligible position is
$2961 - $3553 per month.  Comprehensive benefits package, including health,
dental, LTD insurance, and participation in 403(b) retirement plan;
voluntary tax-deferred annuity program available; no state or local income
tax. Position available June 1, 2001.

General Information: Located in a heavily wooded, 524-acre natural
environment 25 miles from downtown Houston and adjacent to NASA's Johnson
Space Center, UHCL is an upper-level (junior-senior-graduate) institution
with more than 7,500 students and over 500 faculty, offering bachelor's
degrees in more than 30 majors and over 40 master's degree programs.
Additional information: http://www.cl.uh.edu

Application  Deadline: Applications received by May 15, 2001 will receive
first consideration. Send cover letter addressing the duties and
qualifications, a complete resume, and names and contact information for 3
current professional references to: University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office
of Human Resources, Job #01-2129, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX
77058. UHCL is an EEO/AA employer and strongly encourages all interested and
qualified persons to apply.

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