<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;mso-pagination:none; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Bold"><b>ACTING ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman">Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Acting Assistant Archivist. This is a full-time, limited-term Administrative & Professional Staff position in the Oberlin College Archives beginning on September 1, 2008 and continuing through June 30, 2009. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b>Responsibilities:</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> Under the direction of the Acting College Archivist, the Acting Assistant Archivist has the following responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Symbol">ˇ</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Roman">accessions institutional records and manuscript collections received by the Archives<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Symbol">ˇ</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Roman">arranges and describes collections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Symbol">ˇ</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Roman">coordinates and reviews the work of student assistants<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Symbol">ˇ</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Roman">assists in the maintenance of the digital collections and website of the College Archives<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Symbol">ˇ</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT"> </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Times-Roman">performs reference service, records management, and other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b>Required qualifications</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman">: Substantial course work completed towards a Masters degree in Library Science, or an M.A. degree in History, with an emphasis on archival administration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b>Desired qualifications:</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> Masters in library science or M.A. degree in history. Knowledge of computer applications relating to archival description, scanning, and website design. Some archival training or experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b>Compensation:</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> Within the range established for this position, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Bold"><b>To apply:</b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> Submit cover letter, résumé, and names of three references to: Acting Assistant Archivist Search Committee, Oberlin College Library, 148 W. College St., Oberlin, OH 44074. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: <a href="mailto:archivistsearch@oberlin.edu"><span style="color:#0013FE">archivistsearch@oberlin.edu</span></a>. Review of applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit applications by July 15, 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:7.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman">Oberlin is an Affirmative Acton/Equal Opportunity employer. The College actively seeks a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse staff and student body. Qualified candidates from all racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman"> <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Times-Roman">For the complete job posting see the following link: <a href="http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/APSopenings/APS08-299.html">http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/APSopenings/APS08-299.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div> <!--EndFragment-->
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