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Job: Project Archivist -- Range Science Research (Montana State University, Bozeman) 

Forwarded to STHC-L (Science, Technology and Health Care Archives 
Forum) from ARCHIVES.

Kim Scott's first posting was quickly followed by a second posting 
(included below) in which he corrected an amusing typo.  Or corrected a 
typo in an amusing manner.   Typical of folks in Bozeman, a nice place 
to visit (and in which to live, friends there tell me).

Russell Johnson
STHC-L Administrator


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[MESSAGE 1]:

Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 09:52:02 -0600
From: "Scott, Kim A." [kascott@MONTANA.EDU]
Subject: Project Archivist wanted
Sender: Archives & Archivists [ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU]

Dear Colleagues,

I wish to announce the following temporary position available here in
Montana.  Thank you for indulging this notification.

Kim Allen Scott
Special Collections Librarian
Montana State University

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Montana State University - Bozeman ~ http://www.lib.montana.edu/

The Libraries at Montana State University, Bozeman invite applications for a
temporary project archivist in the Merrill G. Burlingame Special
Collections.  This non-tenure track faulty level position will be at the
assistant professor rank. Likely duration of one year, with possible
extension depending on successful application for grant funding.

TITLE: Project Archivist

SALARY: $40,000; one-year appointment, Assistant Professor level; TIAA-CREF
and Blue Cross/Blue Shield

AVAILABLE DATE: September 1, 2003

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Special Collections
Librarian, the Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement,
description, and preparation for the digitization of the August L. Hormay
papers, an extensive collection of range science research material created
and collected by a widely recognized expert in the field.  The collection
consists of approximately 200 cubic feet of research papers, notebooks, and
reports documenting change over time in various range study areas throughout
the American west.  Included are approximately 100,000 images in photograph
and photograph transparency formats which relate directly to the research
papers.  In addition to the standard arrangement and description of the
collection and the preparation of a comprehensive finding aid, the Project
Archivist will design and utilize an online database to prepare item-level
descriptive metadata according to national and project specifications for
all materials to be digitized; physically prepare collection materials for
digitization; perform quality control checks; proof completed digital
objects and their cataloging once they are available in the OAC; and perform
other project-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED - A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited
program, or a graduate degree in archival studies; recent experience
creating descriptive tools for archival collections; demonstrated ability to
learn new technologies and related software tools quickly and effectively.

PREFERRED - Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists; formal
coursework in
environmental or range science; ability to train and supervise processing
assistants; experience with digitization of archival collection materials;
experience with database software (Access, Procite, etc.).

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication
skills and be able to work effectively in a team-based library organization
within an intellectually and culturally diverse academic community.

FURTHER INFO.: Questions?  Phone: (406) 994-3119 or visit


TO APPLY: Applications must include (1) a letter addressing each of the
above qualifications, (2) a complete resume  or curriculum vitae, and (3)
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses,  and
telephone numbers of three current professional references. Address
applications to:

Archival  Librarian Search Committee
Office of the Dean
MSU-Bozeman Libraries
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT  59717-3320

DEADLINE: Screening will begin June 30, 2003 and continue until a suitable
candidate is hired.

ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference.  In compliance with the Montana Veteran's
Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to
veterans, disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.  MSU
makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an
applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's
ability to perform the duties of the job.  To claim veteran's preference or
request accommodation, contact Affirmative Action, Montana Hall, MSU,
Bozeman, MT  59717 [(406) 994-2042; TDD:
(406) 994-4191].



[MESSAGE 2]:

Dear Colleagues:

Sometimes typographical errors can be quite funny, as long as one has the
ability to laugh at oneself.  In my job posting we described the opening as
"non-tenure track faulty level" when we obviously meant "faculty."  Spell
checking, along with listservs, has allowed us to magnify our embarassing
moments beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors.

Humbly submitted,

Kim Allen Scott
Special Collections Librarian
Montana State University

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