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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ACADEMY ARCHIVIST
POSITION SUMMARY: The Academy Archivist reports to the Academy
Librarian. Under the general direction of the Academy Librarian
the Archivist has overall administrative responsibility for the
Academy Archives. The incumbent will plan and implement
programs of public and technical services consistent with the
overall goals and objectives of the Academy Library in
conjunction with the California Academy of Sciences Center for
the History and Philosophy of Science, develops the Academy
Archives as a focal point for advanced education and research.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Archival programs: archival programs plans, liaison with
other archival programs and resources. Develops grant
support in conjunction with the Development Department
- Records management: serve as the Academy Records Manager
(includes records surveys, appraisals and the development
of disposition schedules)
- Accessions archives and manuscript collections
- Processing of archival records (includes arrangement,
cataloging and description)
- Technical services: plan for integration of archival
computer-based technologies in conjunction with overall
Academy Library and Academy-wide automation
- Access and reference services: develop programs and
procedures for user access to the Archives
- Conservation and preservation of archival records and
materials
- Collection development: provide primary Archival and
Academy Library support for the California Academy of
Sciences Center for the History and Philosophy of Science
- Staff/volunteer training, supervision and evaluation
- Coordinate audio-visual services: working with the Image
Management Librarian the incumbent will develop programs of
management and support for California Academy of Sciences
audio-visual resources (including photographs and slides,
audio, video and machine readable image/sound processing)
- Follow all Academy safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school with an
emphasis on archives or the equivalent graduate level
training in archival management
- Undergraduate or graduate level academic training in
history of science and/or the natural sciences or
comparable work experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to serve as the Academy's key resource person with
respect to both Archival collections and the history of the
Academy
- A comprehensive working knowledge of contemporary
professional standards for archives in an academic/research
library setting
- Ability to effectively communicate with library users and
staff and particularly to teach skills of resourcefulness
and self-reliance
- Strong fundamental knowledge of state-of-the-art
applications of computer technology particularly those
related to archives and non-print media
- Ability to work independently with a consistently high
level of energy, commitment and imagination in solving
problems
- Ability to work well as part of a dynamic goal-oriented
library service team and to engender a high level of
enthusiasm and commitment in fellow staff and volunteers
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: $1,092.31 bi-weekly, excellent benefits.
Send a letter of interest and resume to California Academy of
Sciences, Human Resources Department #ARC, Golden Gate Park, San
Francisco, CA 94118. Application deadline 3/15/97. No calls
please.
The California Academy of Sciences is a Natural History Museum,
Aquarium, Planetarium and Research Institution located in Golden
Gate Park, San Francisco.
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to diversity.
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