| Position Title: | Archivist/Librarian, Popular Music and Culture |
| Institution: | Georgia State University |
| General Information: | Georgia State University Library seeks enthusiastic, innovative applicants for the position of Archivist for the Popular Music and Culture Collection. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development of research resources documenting American popular music and culture from 1900 to present. Significant popular culture collections under the Archivist’s care are the papers of the songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer, as well as holdings related to the music industry, and the development of country, bluegrass and gospel music. Other areas of popular culture will be developed as need and opportunities arise. The Archivist reports to the Special Collections department head, and ensures that materials collected are preserved, described, and made available for research while placing a strong emphasis on outreach, public relations, and donor cultivation for this collection. Department, Library and University Environment The Special Collections Department collects and preserves unique and rare historical materials in the socially progressive fields of Labor History, Women’s History, Popular Music and Culture, as well as an actively used University Archives and Rare books, and an outstanding collection of Atlanta area photographs. Access to these materials is provided to the Georgia State University community, scholars, and the public via reference services, the World Wide Web and cutting-edge digital initiatives. The department strives to advance scholarship and to further the educational, research and service missions of the university. The University Library houses over 1,440,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 7,600 serials, and is a Federal Document Depository with more than 770,000 government documents. Its growing Media Center has holdings of approximately 21,000 audio, video, and multimedia materials. The carefully selected collections are designed to serve varied research and instructional needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the university community. Library services are supported by the Endeavor Voyager integrated library system. The University System of Georgia has a statewide system known as GALILEO, providing equal access to electronic resources and other materials for libraries throughout the state. The University Library is a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries; the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, consisting of fourteen academic and research libraries serving nineteen institutions in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic urban institution located in downtown Atlanta with an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students. The close relationship that exists between the university and its surrounding business, government and cultural communities makes GSU unique in the University System of Georgia and distinctive among universities in the South.
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| Responsibilities: | The successful candidate will plan and supervise work related to the acquisition, processing, preservation, and use of archival, manuscript, oral history, media, and printed research collections in popular American culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. Promote and facilitate the use of materials; identify and contact prospective donors; and negotiate deeds of gift and the transfer and disposition of collections, while also maintaining stewardship of current collections and donors. Assist in formulating departmental policies and procedures as well as performing other departmental activities including preparation of exhibitions, reference, and conducting classes and orientations. Participate as a library faculty member on library and university committees. |
| Requirements: | ALA-accredited master’s degree in information/library science or master’s degree in history, modern cultural history, or related field. Graduate coursework in archival administration or significant related work experience. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED: |
| Condition of Work and Benefits: | Forty-hour workweek Retirement plans include: State Teachers Retirement Plan, TIAA–CREF and VALIC Twenty-one days vacation Twelve paid holidays Group health and life insurance Twelve days sick leave Social Security Faculty rank and status Optional pre-tax benefits Non-Tenure track Support for research and professional activities |
| Salary and Rank: | $42,000-$55,000 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 March 19, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. |
| Application: | Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Send materials to: For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.library.gsu.edu.
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