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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>’s Archival
Services is seeking two dynamic professionals to help shape its service
program. The successful candidates will have a strong customer service ethic
and demonstrated appreciation for and effectiveness with a diverse clientele; ability
to work effectively in a team environment and independently; basic knowledge of
archival principles and practices; excellent organizational and communication
skills; advanced computer skills; and the ability to stand/walk on rough
surfaces for long periods, bend and/or stoop, and lift heavy items up to 50
lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>University Records Manager (minimum
salary $36,000):</span></font></b> Under the direction of the Head of Archival
Services, implements and administers a campus-wide records management program
including developing and monitoring operating procedures for the creation,
storage, retrieval, classification, and destruction of records in all formats,
including electronic; promotes and maintains schedules and databases; provides
advise, consultation, and training to campus; answers information inquiries and
assists archives with other projects as needed.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Required: </span></font>Relevant Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of 2 years
experience in records management. Demonstrated knowledge of basic records
management theories and principles.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Preferred: MA in public history or MLS with archival/records
management coursework. Experience at a University or local government archives;
experience with teaching/training and public speaking; ability to drive and
elegibility to obtain an <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State></st1:place>
driver's license.</span><b><span style='font-weight:bold'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Senior Archives Associate (minimum
salary $30,000)</span></font></b>: Arranges and describes archival
collections. Provides historical research assistance and records for
patrons. Maintains archival database. Prepares and installs
historical exhibits. Digitizes collections and creates metadata
work. Works with Head of Archival Services on retention and disposal of
archival records. Assists in planning and overall operation of
archives. Trains and supervises student assistants. Manages
department in Head’s absence. Gathers and organizes statistics and
prepares reports. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Required: </span></font>Relevant Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of 2
years experience in arranging and describing archival collections. Some
knowledge of local, regional, and national history. Ability to design and
install historical exhibits. Ability to organize records, statistics, and
collections; familiarity with historical research methods. <o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Preferred: MA in public history and/or <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">ALA</st1:State></st1:place> accredited MLS with concentration in
archival studies. Basic knowledge of archival appraisal. Knowledge
and ability to use various scanning equipment and software. Knowledge of
basic archival preservation/conservation methods. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Applicants should send a cover letter, full resume documenting
education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and e-mail
addresses of three professional references to Dean Cheryl Kern-Simirenko,
Office of the Dean, University Libraries, Bierce Library, The University of
Akron, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Akron</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OH</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">44325-1701</st1:PostalCode></st1:place>.
Electronic application via e-mail is preferred: <a
href="mailto:archives_search_committee@uakron.edu"
title="mailto:archives_search_committee@uakron.edu">archives_search_committee@uakron.edu</a>.
Please put position name in subject line. Applications received by April 21, 2008
will get fullest consideration. Open until filled. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Technica;color:black'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>
is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles
of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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