Job posting: Archivist, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

• Date:   Fri, 25 May 2007 14:40:28 -0700
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• Subject:   Job posting: Archivist, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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From: lwbrunet@mdanderson.org 
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:03 PM
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Subject: [archives] Job posting: Archivist, University of Texas 
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston


The Historical Resources Center, Research Medical Library, The 
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, 
seeks an archivist with strong processing and reference experience. 
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=700&ji=2018503&sn=I 

Applicants must apply online. http://sh.webhire.com/Public/700/index.htm 
http://sh.webhire.com/Public/700/index.htm Keyword: librarian. 
 
Position Description: 
Req #: mdac-00015428 
Salary: $40,000-$60,000 	   
Function
Provides professional library archival service.

Scope
Impacts the management and coordination of the timely availability of 
archival and rare book materials to clients. 

Essential Functions
1. Appraise, accession, arrange and describe institutional records 
	and special collections, in accordance with professional archival 
	standards and practices, and prepare MARC catalog records, 
	EAD-encoded finding aids, and subject guides. 
2. Provide on-site and remote reference service to faculty, staff, 
	and outside researchers, including monitoring researchers 
	using collections in the HRC reading room. 
3. Conduct preservation assessment of collections and work with 
	Assistant Director in planning and implementing preservation measures. 
4. Coordinate with the Assistant Director the priorities for processing, 
	descriptive and metadata standards, authority names and subject headings.
5. Work with Assistant Director in collection database management, 
	planning and implementation of digital collections, and preparation 
	of exhibits and outreach materials. Responsible for supervising 
	and/or conducting special project initiatives.
6. Represent the Library with on- and off-campus committees and organizations.
7. Analyze statistical data statistics and prepares reports as needed.	   
Education
Required: Masters degree in Library and Information Science from a program 
accredited by the American Library Association. 

Preferred: Masters degree in Library and Information Science from a 
program accredited by the American Library Association with an emphasis 
on archival enterprise. Additional bachelors or masters degree in History. 	   

Required Experience: minimum of 2 years professional archival processing 
and reference experience.	 
  
Preferred Requirements: 	   
Minimum of two years professional archival experience processing 
institutional or university archives and special collections. 
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using MARC, LC and MeSH 
subject headings, AACR2, APPM, EAD, and DACS, web publishing (HTML, 
XLM), automated library information systems, cataloging and encoding 
finding aids in XML. Demonstrated experience in arranging and describing 
photographic collections, digital imaging, database creation and management, 
as well as records management standards and practices. Demonstrated 
experience providing on-site and remote reference assistance. Demonstrated 
experience preparing archival exhibits (physical and virtual exhibits) and 
outreach, and supervising paraprofessional staff and volunteers in processing 
archival material. Demonstrated experience working with microcomputers and 
basic software applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, 
both orally and in wri ting. Experience with digital imaging, Adobe 
Photoshop, metadata standards such as Dublin Core, and web authoring 
tools and markup language. Proven success with the timely/efficient 
processing of large/complex archival collections. Experience working 
in an academic health center, university archives, or special collections 
department, especially with confidential material. Strong knowledge of 
Houston history. Professional demeanor and enthusiasm for service excellence. 
Ability to read and absorb historical information and synthesize in concise 
and accurate manner. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention 
to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a 
production-oriented team environment.	 

Lesley W. Brunet
Manager, Historical Resources Center 
Research Medical Library
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 99 
Houston, Texas 77030-4009
713-792-8220
713-563-3650 (fax)
lwbrunet@mdanderson.org

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