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University Archivist at The George Washington University George Washington University Washington, D.C. The George Washington University invites applications for an innovative, strategic andcreative leader for its University Archives program. The University Archives is located administratively within the Libraries' SpecialCollections and Archives Department. Special collections and archives, including theUniversity Archives program, are a strategic priority of the University Libraries. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections and Archives,the University Archivist provides leadership for the development of collections, toolsand services to enhance and extend use of the University's historical records and raiseawareness of the archives' services on campus. A priority for the position is to developstrong relationships within the libraries and with academic and administrative partnersacross campus. These collaborative relationships enable the archivist to identify at-riskhistorical materials, to provide timely record keeping advice, and to develop creativeways, many of them involving technology, to support campus information and researchneeds. Key Libraries collaborators include the Scholarly Technology Group, the libraries'development and communications officers, and Research and User Services librarians. Key collaborators across campus include External Relations, the Alumni Association,faculty, staff and administrators. The Archivist also seeks out and nurtures relationshipsexternal to the University that support the mission and activities of the Libraries and theUniversity. Basic Qualifications: * ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degreewith relevant experience and continuing education. * Minimum of 3 years working as an archivist in an academic or research setting. * Experience with archival principles and practices including appraisal, description,processing, reference and outreach. * Experience with archival materials in a wide variety of formats such as manuscript,audiovisual, digitized or born digital materials. * Experience with library and archives technology such as web archiving and digitalinstitutional repositories. * Record of growing professional contribution and service. * Experience in project management. For a full list of qualifications, additional information and to apply, please visithttps://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24469. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2014 and continue until the positionis filled. Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, pleasecomplete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/24469 and uploada cover letter that includes an assessment of skills related to basic qualifications, andcurriculum vitae. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of astandard background screening. The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversityamong librarians and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications frommembers of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons ofcolor to apply for this position. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer thatdoes not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/17738/ To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/