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Assistant Professor & University Archivist
The University of Illinois at Chicago Library seeks a University
Archivist to head its university archives program. The University of
Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a research institution with quality
standards in research and publication. The University Archives
includes the records of the university's undergraduate and graduate
programs in liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in
the health sciences and reports to the Head of the Special
Collections Department.
Specific Job Responsibilities: The University Archivist has primary
responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing a
university archives program within the academic research library
setting. Duties include overseeing the UIC records management program
and assisting offices and colleges with developing records management
plans in accordance with University Statutes and Illinois State
Records laws; supervising the transfer of selected records to the
university archives for permanent retention; proving access to
holdings by accessioning collections, writing finding aids, and
providing references services. Additionally, the University
Archivist assists rare books and manuscript personnel in providing
reference and other services such as the preparation of accessions,
user guides, and exhibitions as needed. Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the
American Library Association; three to five years professional
archive administration experience in a research library.
Understanding of records management fundamentals. Professional
commitment to librarianship and archives administration and evidence
of ability to meet university standards in clinical research,
publication, and professional service.
Additional Desirable Qualifications: Certified Archivist or Certified
Records Manager. Excellent writing skills and the ability to
communicate effectively with administrators, researchers and scholars
making use of the archival collection; strong public services
orientation; knowledge of rare books and manuscript librarianship.
Salary/Rank/Contract: Salaries are competitive and based on education
and experience; entry level faculty appointments begin at $47,000;
faculty status; twelve month appointment; 24 days vacation; 12 days
annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid
holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary;
coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans
available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one
of the retirement options of the Illinois State Universities
Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax
exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security coverage but Medicare
payment required; physical examination at University Health Service
is required upon appointment.
For fullest consideration apply by June 1, 2010, with supporting
resume and the name and address of at least three references to:
Annie Marie Ford
Director of Library Human Resources
University Library
University of Illinois at Chicago
801 S. Morgan St.
M/C 234
Chicago, Illinois 60607
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Fax: 312-413-0424
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employer
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