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Job Opportunity: Worcester Polytechnic Institute



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(Position #335)


TITLE:  Archives/Special Collections Librarian, Worcester Polytechnic
Institute,
Worcester, Mass.

GRADE:  820

DEPARTMENT:  Gordon Library                             DATE OF POSTING:
4/20/00

REPORTS TO:  Director, Library Services                 CLOSING DATE:  Until
Filled

BASIC FUNCTION:
Manages the historical and unique collections of the Institute and of the
library including acquisition of new material, processing collections,
reference and outreach, preservation, and coordination of exhibitions in the
library gallery and display cases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*       Solicits faculty publications and WPI archival records from campus
departments.
*       Arranges and creates finding aids for archival collections.
*       Stimulates use of archives and special collections through
consultation with students, faculty and library and web exhibitions.
*       Assists WPI administrative staff and other researchers in obtaining
information about WPI history and other research needs.
*       Coordinates exhibitions in the library gallery using traveling
exhibitions or work by local artists.
*       Ensures preservation of archives and special collections by
providing proper storage and handling, cleaning, microfilming, digitizing
and photocopying when appropriate.
*       Manages archives and special collections physical space.
*       Supervises one part-time assistant.

REQUIREMENTS:
*       M.L.S. or MA in history with archives concentration
*       Knowledge of archival principles and practices.
*       Two years experience in archives or special collections.
*       Experience with personal computers, MS Office and other databases.

WPI offers a smoke-free environment.  Send cover letter and resume
referencing position number, or apply to Human Resources, WPI, 100 Institute
Rd., Worcester, MA 01609-2280.  Please apply between 8:30 and 11:30 AM and
1:30 and 5:00 PM.  You may fax your information to (508) 831-5715 or email
human-resources@wpi.edu.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

To enrich education through diversity, WPI is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer.

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