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Peter Johnson
Project Manager for Records, Documents & Images
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-4707
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Grateful Dead Archivist
The University Library of the University of California, Santa Cruz,
seeks an enterprising, creative, and service-oriented archivist to join
the staff of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) as Archivist for the
Grateful Dead Archive. This is a potential career status position. The
Archivist will be part of a dynamic, collegial, and highly motivated
department dedicated to building, preserving, promoting, and providing
maximum access both physically and virtually to one of the Library's
most exciting and unique collections, The Grateful Dead Archive (GDA).
The UCSC University Library utilizes innovative approaches to allow the
discovery, use, management, and sharing of information in support of
research, teaching, and learning.
Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and
Archives, the GDA Archivist will provide managerial and curatorial
oversight of the Grateful Dead Archive, plan for and oversee the
physical and digital processing of Archives related material, and
promote the GDA to the public and facilitate its use by scholars, fans,
and students.
MINIMUM Qualifications:
* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
accredited graduate archives management program.
* Significant, demonstrated experience working with books, manuscripts,
photographs, recordings, or other material in a special collections &
archives environment.
* Knowledge of the access tools for special collections and archival
material and the standards and procedures for their preservation and
conservation.
* Demonstrated experience developing processing plans and creating
finding aids in accordance with national standards.
* Knowledge of and ability to maintain awareness of developments in
archival processing, digital information technologies, and their uses in
special collections and archives.
* Expert knowledge in the history and scholarship of contemporary
popular music, or American vernacular culture, preferably the history
and influence of the Grateful Dead.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
* Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
sufficient to promote and present the archive to multiple audiences.
* Prior experience directing the work of others.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience working in public services in an academic
environment.
* Demonstrated experience working on outreach and other donor related
activities.
General Information:
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. They are entitled
to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave,
one day per month of sick leave, and a generous benefit program
including an excellent retirement system. The University sponsors a
variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Relocation assistance is provided.
Rank: Associate Librarian or Librarian
Salary: Appointment Range: Associate Librarian III - Librarian I, with
an approximate salary range of $52,860 - $68,892, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Position Available: March 1, 2010
To Apply:
Electronic submission of applications is preferred. All materials can
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Applicants should supply a letter of application that includes a
statement indicating how applicant's credentials and experience meet the
posted requirements for this position. The letter should also include a
resume of their education and experience, as well as the names,
addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) references
that are knowledgeable about their qualifications for the position.
Alternate mailing address:
Library Administration
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: (831) 459-2076 Fax: (831) 459-8206
Please refer to Position #T10-07 in all correspondence.
Closing date: This position is open until filled. Initial review of
applications will begin on December 4, 2009. In order to receive full
consideration, all materials should arrive by that date.
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through
diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates,
and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and
employees.
Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity
policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Office at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064;
(831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may
employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United
States as established by providing documents as specified in the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic
Personnel Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-4300. This position
description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested
from Academic Personnel at (831) 459-4300.
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