[SOA] FW: Job Opportunity

[Harris, Andrew Johnston]

From: OHIOARCHIVISTS [mailto:mailman-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Dewey, Dawne E.
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 1:10 PM
To: ohioarchivists-owner at lists.oplin.org
Subject: Job Opportunity


Please post the following job opportunity on the Society of Ohio Archivists list. Thank you! Dawne Dewey, Head, Special Collections and Archives, Wright State University Libraries


Archivist for Reference and Outreach University
Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Wright
State University

WSU seeks applications for a full-time Archivist to provide access to historical documents and
information by managing and providing reference services in manuscript collections, local government
records, and university records. Manage all media requests, including use agreements, rights, and fee
schedule. Coordinate, develop, and participate in departmental outreach activities such as tours,
exhibits, class instruction programs, presentations, and social media presence. Required: M.A. Public
History, History, or A.L.A. accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. with graduate level education, training, in archival
theory, practice, and technology. One year of archival experience (graduate level experience accepted).
Experience providing research and reference services in special collections and archives. Experience in
archival outreach including: classroom instruction and community engagement. Preferred: Strong
research skills. Knowledge of basic office software and database use. Ability to work independently and
collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Interest and/or classroom study in
aviation history and local and regional history. Experience executing image use agreements and basic
knowledge of media rights management. Experience with promoting archival collections and historical
content via social media. Exhibit design and installation skills. Special Collections and Archives has
earned international respect for its efforts to collect, preserve, and make available the history of
aviation, the local and regional history of the Miami Valley of Ohio, and the university's history. Home to
the largest Wright Brothers Collection in the world, the papers of local political figures and parties, local
government records, records of civic and religious organizations, the arts, business and industry,
personal and family papers, and the Dayton Daily News Photo Archive, the WSU archives is dedicated to
providing access and exemplary research services for the campus community, the local community, and
the world. Grade school students, filmmakers, engineers, family history researchers, aircraft restoration
enthusiasts, community historians, journalists, authors, and scholars worldwide use the collections each
year. To apply, go to http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/10424  <http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/10424> by August 5, 2016 for first consideration.
Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive
environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals
with disabilities.

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