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Position announcements - Duke University Libraries



Two positions - Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL),
Duke University -
Archivist/Manuscript Cataloger (appointment through August 2002 with the
possibility of renewal).
Under the supervision of the Director of Technical Services in the RBMSCL, and
in consultation with the Director of the Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising,
and Marketing History, primarily directs the NEH grant project to process and
describe Hartman Center outdoor advertising collections, including manuscript
collections, print material, and other media.  Performs other Hartman Center
duties including accessioning assistance, archival processing and description of
collections, and Web page development work.  Required:  master's degree from
ALA-accredited program or advanced degree in American history, studies,
literature, or related field; at least one year of professional archival
experience; effective organizational, analytical, and writing skills; working
knowledge of standard archival procedures, APPM, MARC cataloging, and LC Subject
Headings; experience with Web page development and Windows software; ability to
manage projects and staff effectively.  Desirable:  experience with SGML and
AACR2 cataloging.  Salary dependent on qualifications and experience, $34,000
minimum.  Archivist/Manuscript Cataloger, NEH Project (appointment through
August 2002).  Under the supervision of the NEH Project Director, processes
collections related to outdoor advertising including manuscripts, billboards,
and other materials.  Supervises students, creates finding aids for the
collections, and encodes the text of inventories for the World Wide Web.
Required:  master's degree from ALA accredited program or advanced degree in
American history, studies, literature, or related field; effective
organizational, analytical, and writing skills; working knowledge of standard
archival procedures and APPM; experience with the Internet and desktop
computing.  Desirable:  at least one year of experience in archival arrangement
and description; experience using SGML, AACR2/MARC cataloging, and LC Subject
Headings; experience supervising student assistants.  Salary dependent on
qualifications and experience, $32,800 minimum.  Review of applications for both
positions will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Send cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, mailing and e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references to:  Sharon A. Sullivan, Director,
Personnel Services, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC
27708.  Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
The Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is
actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

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