ARCHIVIST / LIBRARIAN
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, OK
The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum seeks an Archivist/Librarian to assist in the collections development & management, reference & research, and outreach programs of the Center. This is a full-time [Mon.-Fri., 40 hour] position. The Museum offers competitive benefits including health and life insurance and a generous 403B savings and retirement plan.
For full position description go to the museum webpage at http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/info/EmploymentandInternship.aspx
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or equivalent degree in archives management. An advanced degree in a relevant field may be acceptable if combined with appropriate experience. Position requires 2-3 years full-time equivalent professional experience in an archival and/or library setting with demonstrable knowledge of archival principles, methods, and techniques. Strong computer skills (MS Access, Word, Excel) are a must. In addition, qualified candidates must have excellent written and oral skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; demonstrated ability to complete projects within a limited time frame; and ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience in the creation of Web-based documents and in website design and in the use of Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop CS or CS2; Experience in collections development and/or involvement in a field program; Practical experience in MARC 21 cataloging, the use of LCSH and the application of DACS. General knowledge of encoded archival description (EAD) and XML, and/or website management, digital imaging, and electronics records management.
To apply, contact:
Send letters of application, complete resumes, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references by July 31, 2008 to:
Chuck Rand
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 Northeast 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 478-6421
chuckrand@nationalcowboymuseum.org
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