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<p class="MsoNormal">Sharing a job opportunity:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.akronlibrary.org/about/employment/local-history-museum-specialist">https://www.akronlibrary.org/about/employment/local-history-museum-specialist</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1 style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"var(--heading-font-family)",serif;color:#004E7E;text-transform:uppercase">LOCAL HISTORY AND MUSEUM SPECIALIST<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Date</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">: July 20, 2023<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">Location</span></strong>: Main Library and Akron History Center<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">Hours</span></strong>: Full-Time (37.5 hours), including evening and weekend hours<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">Salary</span></strong>: Grade 13, $24.05/hour (Non-exempt)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase">ABOUT THE LIBRARY<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United
States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, and vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance,
and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase">DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">The ASCPL is hiring a Local History and Museum Specialist who will be a vital partner in the development and opening of the new Akron History Center (AHC) in downtown Akron with duties
including helping to create and maintain procedures for museum operations; creating and maintaining agreements with AHC partners regarding the curation and rotation of exhibits; coordinating tours of the AHC and helps with other seasonal event exhibit rotations;
working with Downtown Akron Partnership and other organizations to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to meet AHC needs; and coordinating with multiple internal and external partners about AHC needs. The role also plays a part in the creation, rotation,
and promotion of exhibits in the Special Collections agency at Main Library, including promoting exhibits via social media; processing, digitizing, and creating metadata for archival collections; and reviewing and maintaining material to be included in Archives
Catalog and Summit Memory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Required: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in History, Library and Information Science, Museum
Studies, or related field. Knowledge of the principles and practices of archival and museum standards. Knowledge of the standards and best practices for the care, management, and exhibition of historic materials, including artifacts. Knowledge of archival
and digital preservation practices. Knowledge of local history resources. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries. Ability to plan and conduct programs for Library customers. Ability to create public displays
of information using physical, video, and digital tools and use image processing software and digital collection management systems. Ability to create- and manage a range of programs for AHC and Library customers. Skill in customer service. Ability to engage
new audiences and promote AHC and Library services to all customers. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation. Ability to pass criminal background and education verification checks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Preferred:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black"> Master’s degree in History, Library and Information Science, Museum Studies,
or related field. 2 to 5 or more years of relevant experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black;text-transform:uppercase">DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Open until filled</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">For consideration, applicants for this position must either submit a resume and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application
in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Email resumes to <a href="mailto:library-HR@akronlibrary.org"><b><span style="color:#004E7E">library-HR@akronlibrary.org</span></b></a> or mail them to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black">Human Resources</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"proxima-nova",serif;color:black"><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">Akron-Summit County Public Library</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">60 South High Street</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"proxima-nova",serif">Akron, OH 44326-0001</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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