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Job: Assistant Librarian, Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics (College Park, Maryland)

• Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:22:09 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job: Assistant Librarian, Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics (College Park, Maryland)
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Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 13:26:53 -0500
From: Joe Anderson  [janderso@AIP.ORG]
Subject: Position Announcement, Center for History of Physics
Sender: Archives & Archivists  [ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU]

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, Niels Bohr Library, Center for History of Physics, 
American Institute of Physics, College Park, MD.

The AIP Center for History of Physics is  the oldest discipline history 
center in the sciences; the Center's Niels Bohr Library is a historical 
research collection which contains print and non-print resources  in 
the history of  modern physics and allied fields.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: The position requires a library generalist who is 
flexible, can manage multiple priorities, and is able to work 
effectively with other members of the Center team. The Assistant 
Librarian is responsible for managing the Library's print and audio 
resources and coordinating reference services.  Duties include staffing 
the reference desk on a rotating basis; ordering, accessioning, and 
cataloging books and serials; designing and implementing preservation 
programs for print and audio holdings; helping to administer the 
integrated library system and other computer systems; and maintaining 
the Library's disaster prevention and recovery plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Masters degree in Library Science from an 
ALA-accredited program and a minimum of two years professional library 
experience, including experience in AACR2 cataloging, reference, and 
preservation work.  Good computer skills, experience in using library 
databases, and practical knowledge of preservation required; previous 
experience with microfilming projects preferred..  Must be able to lift 
40 lb. boxes. Subject knowledge in the history of science not required. 

The position will remain open until filled. Submit a letter of 
application, resume, and names of three references to Human Resources, 
American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 
20740.

SALARY: $35,025 minimum. AIP offers excellent health care and other 
benefits, including a day care program and fitness center. AIP is 
located a 10-minute walk from the College Park Metro and is easily 
accessible from throughout the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area.

The American Institute of Physics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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