LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST:  Lehigh County Historical Society seeks a full-time
professional to manage its non-lending library/archive of 100,000+ items
documenting the history of the county.  LCHS is comprised of the
genealogical/research library and 9 historic sites.  Full-time professional
staff of 10 includes an assistant librarian.  Responsibilities:  Overall
management/development of the library including reference services,
collection management, library personnel, exhibition/publication/educational
program research, up-to-date finding aids, and collections conservation
according to appropriate professional standards.  Reports to the director
and works closely with curators of collections and education.  Required:
Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited
graduate program with formal training in archival management and 3 years
professional experience.  Familiarity with MARC format cataloging, OCLC,
Internet, on-line searching, and electronic preservation/access including
digital scanning systems.  Excellent oral/written communication skills, and
supervisory/budget/public speaking experience necessary.  Flexibility, sense
of humor and ability to lift 50 pounds critical.  Knowledge of MINARET
software a plus.  TO APPLY:  Send letter of application, resume, salary
history and names of 3 references to:  Carol B. Wickkiser, Executive
Director, Lehigh County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1548, Allentown, PA
18105-1548.
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Lehigh County Historical Society
Allentown, PA
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