Job posting: Archivist, Gettysburg PA

[David Hedrick <hedrick@gettysburg.edu>]

Please excuse any cross-postings.

(SEARCH EXTENDED) Archivist/Special Collections Librarian 
Musselman Library, Gettysburg College 

Gettysburg College seeks an experienced Archivist/Special Collections
Librarian.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing
policies and programs and managing the operations of Special Collections
consisting of archival records, books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and
museum objects. Also responsible for record management program, providing
reference assistance and working with donors.  May assist in Reference,
participate in bibliographic instruction, and serve as a liaison to one or
more academic departments. This position reports to the Library Director,
works closely with the Coordinator of Collections and supervises student
assistants and one library intern.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS with course work in archives;
at least two years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a
higher education setting; experience surveying, appraising, arranging, and
describing collections, administering access agreements and constructing
and implementing records retention schedules; strong written and oral
communication abilities and experience providing public services;
familiarity with electronic records.  Highly desired: Subject depth in
American history or American literature; foreign language; cataloging and
exhibit experience. 

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located
ninety minutes from the Baltimore/Washington area.  Established in 1832,
the College has a rich history, and is located on a 220-acre campus with an
enrollment of approximately 2,200 students.

Salary is competitive and complemented with a highly competitive benefits
package.  Gettysburg College encourages diversity through its affirmative
action and equal employment opportunity programs. Address all requests for
information, letters of application and resumes, including the names,
addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to: Jennifer
Morris, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Office, Gettysburg
College, Gettysburg, PA  17325, Internet address: jmorris @gettysburg.edu.  

Applications received by December 4, 1998 will be guaranteed full
consideration.

For more information visit the College web page at:
http://www.gettysburg.edu and the library web page at
http://www.gettysburg.edu/library


David Hedrick
Coordinator of Collections Librarian
Box 420, Musselman Library
Gettysburg College
300 N. Washington St.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania   17375
(717)337-7011