| Position Title: | Archivist, Popular Music Collections |
| Institution: | Georgia State University |
| Responsibilities: | Initiates and contacts prospective donors, negotiates the transfer and disposition of collections and deeds of gifts, while also maintaining stewardship of current collections and donors. Assists in outreach and donor development activities related to the Georgia State University Popular Music Collection. Manages the organization, cataloging, and description of holdings in MARC, Encoded Archival Description, and web-based descriptive formats. Candidates with experience in appraising, preserving and processing 20th century materials, including diverse media formats and/or knowledge of 20th century American popular music preferred. |
| Requirements: | ALA-accredited or Georgia BOR-approved master’s degree in information/library science, history, music history, modern cultural history, or related field. Graduate coursework in archival administration. Two years experience in archival work. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Experience with digital projects. Experience with MARC cataloging and Encoded Archival Description. ACA certification. |
| Salary, Rank & Benefits: | $42,500-$48,500 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. |
| Deadline: | Review of materials will begin February 19, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. |
| Application: | Send materials to: Human Resources Coordinator |
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