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JOB OPENING 

UNIVERSITY ARCHIVIST/CURATOR OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Emporia State University seeks an experienced and innovative individual
to administer and provide leadership in the Archive and Special
Collections areas.  Reports to Dean of University Libraries and Archives
and serves on Library Administrative Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage operations of the two areas; Develop and implement appropriate
technological plan including digitization; Supervise support staff and
student assistants; Responsible for collection development, organization
and preservation; Develop goals, policies and procedures; Curate and
organize exhibits; work with organizations to promote use of
Archives/Special Collections

QUALIFICATIONS
Required - ALA accredited MLS or equivalent.  Preferred - Minimum three
years professional library experience demonstrating increasing
responsibilities in management/supervision; Experience/knowledge of
appropriate technology; Archival/Special Collections experience;
Knowledge of archival standards, practices and historical research
methods; Superior organizational/communication skills; Experience in
writing grant proposals and fund raising; Interest in university, local,
and regional history

SALARY AND RANK
Position is a twelve month, tenure track appointment at the rank of
assistant professor or above with a competitive salary and comprehensive
benefit package.  Salary range: $45,000 to $46,000.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1st, 2002, and continue
until position is filled with an anticipated start date of May 12, 2003.
 Please send letter of inquiry, resume and the names of three references
with addresses and telephone numbers and e-mail address to: Anita
VanSchaick, Senior Administrative Specialist, Office of the Dean of
University Libraries and Archives, Emporia State University/Box 4051,
Emporia, Kansas, 66801.  Visit http://www.emporia.edu/esu/searches.htm
and http://library.emporia.edu for more information.

Emporia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer
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