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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Albion College is searching for a
full-time Archivist / Librarian. The Archivist is responsible to the
Library Co-Directors for the administration of the Albion College Archives and
the Albion College Library Special Collections and the Rare Books
Collection. This includes selection, preservation and management of
historical material in all formats relating to the history of Albion College,
its faculty, staff, administration and students. The Archivist will work
with the Web Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian to create, update,
and maintain the College Archives digital repository. The Archivist will
help develop and oversee the policies of the Archives and other specialized
collections belonging to Albion College. The Archivist will also maintain
the Archives of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church
(housed in the Albion College Library) and respond to research requests. <br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Archivist will administer the
College Archives portion of the Records Retention Program of the College, and
will serve as a Librarian on the staff and as an advisor on preservation
issues. The Archivist will develop programs to increase access to
archival material, will plan the annual Schleg Endowed Lecture, will
participate regularly in professional organizations, area and regional
archive/museum/library activities and workshops, will maintain current
awareness of concepts, trends, and procedures in the Archival and Library
fields through the professional literature and electronic listservs, etc., and
will work to establish professional contacts to participate in the exchange of
ideas and to promote cooperation, networking, and resource sharing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Qualifications: Master’s
degree in Librarianship (with an Archives focus), Archives, or a related field;
strong background in archival research methodology and local history with
demonstrated skills in oral and written communication; experience in managing
varied historical collections in an archives, museum or historical agency;
familiarity with Archivist’s Toolkit and DACS and metadata standards, as well
as familiarity with digital repository programs (i.e., Islandora). Some
experience in library reference services is desirable. Ability to
instruct in research skills using primary sources and conservation practices is
very helpful. <br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis, with a projected start date in August or September 2014. Interested
candidates should send a letter of application, current resume, copy of
graduate transcript and three letters of reference to Claudia Diaz, Co-Director
of Libraries (e-mail: <a href="mailto:cdiaz@albion.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">cdiaz@albion.edu</span></a> or Albion College, 611 E. Porter
St., Albion, Michigan). For additional information, contact Claudia Diaz
(e-mail: <a href="mailto:cdiaz@albion.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">cdiaz@albion.edu</span></a> or call <a href="tel:517-629-0386" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">517-629-0386</span></a>).</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Albion College is a private liberal
arts college of about 1400 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse
community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of
Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is
dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to
diversity as a core institutional value. The College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a
campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Visit our Web site
at <a href="http://www.albion.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">http://www.albion.edu/</span></a>.
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<br clear="all"><br><br><br><br><br><br>-- <br><img src="http://www.albion.edu/newsletterimgs/email_signatures/albion_logo.jpg"><br><br><div style="margin-left:40px">Michael Van Houten<br>Library Co-Director<br>Albion College Library <br>
602 E. Cass St.<br>Albion, MI 49224<br>517-629-0293<br><a href="mailto:mvanhouten@albion.edu" target="_blank">mvanhouten@albion.edu</a><br><br></div>
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