This is an exciting new position for those of you working in audio/video or language archives. Please see below: Collection Manager in Native American Languages Job description/responsibilities: The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced and energetic professional to serve as the Collection Manager in Native American Languages. This permanent staff position will report to the Curator of Native American Languages and be responsible for the daily operations and management of the museum's collection of Native American languages, including audio and video recordings, documents, and ephemera. Duties and responsibilities include care of the collections, data and records management, documentation of outgoing and incoming loans, processing and preparation of new and existing collections, assisting visitors, assisting with the supervision of assistants, interns, and volunteers, assisting with exhibitions and grant-writing through collection-related activities, and participation in public service programs and educational activities as appropriate. Minimum qualifications: M.S./M.A. degree (preferred) in linguistics, anthropology, ethnomusicology, museum studies, or related field and 12 months of collections-related experience, including familiarity with operation of analog and digital audio/video equipment and software, or B.S./B.A. degree in one of the fields listed above and 24 months of experience. Requirements may be met by equivalent combination of education and related experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, as well as the ability to both work independently and in a team environment, and the ability to interact in a positive and sensitive manner with Native American Tribes and their citizens. Salary Range: $28,000 plus full benefits. For more information about the department and the museum, visit our website at: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu. Applications will be processed until a candidate is selected. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of interest. Applications also must include three (3) letters of recommendation (these may be sent separately). Hiring contingent on a background check. Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process. To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for requisition (job) number 03633 (Curator/Archivist I). Materials submitted in application for position(s) become the property of the University of Oklahoma. Deadlines are subject to change without notice. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. -- Mary S. Linn Assistant Curator of Native American Languages Assistant Professor of Anthropology University of Oklahoma Native American Languages, 250G Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History 2401 Chautauqua Avenue Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7029 (405) 325-7588 office (405) 325-7699 fax ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).