[Sigdl-l] Job Posting: Barron Hilton Archivist for Flight and Space Exploration

[Eugenia Kim]

*Barron Hilton Archivist for Flight and Space Exploration
(Assistant or Associate Professor)*

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Purdue University Libraries seeks an energetic and user-centered
professional archivist to manage and develop the Barron Hilton Flight and
Space Exploration Archives of the Karnes Archives and Special Collections
Research Center into an internationally renowned resource documenting and
preserving the history of flight and space exploration.

The Hilton Archivist is responsible for collection development and
programming relating to flight and space exploration in the Research Center,
including processing, arrangement, and description, as well as preservation
and promotion of collections. The position is a full-time, permanently
endowed position made possible with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation and Barron Hilton.


In collaboration with the Head of the Archives and Special Collections
division, the Hilton Archivist will create a vision, mission, and collecting
policy for the Flight and Space Exploration Archives. The Hilton Archivist
will work with the Head of the Archives and Special Collections division to
identify donors and acquire additional collections relating to the subject
area to grow this major collecting initiative.


Working with the Digital Archivist, the Hilton Archivist will create a
presence for the Flight and Space Exploration Archives online, including
special web pages and online exhibits, to highlight the initiatives,
collections, and activities of the Archives.  The Hilton Archivist will
promote use of the Flight and Space Exploration Archives through creation of
online finding aids, exhibits, lectures, presentations, and other
activities. The position will assign basic processing and minor preventive
preservation duties to student workers as appropriate.

The Hilton Archivist will collaborate with other faculty and professionals
in the division in providing information literacy instruction to classes.  As
part of the Archives and Special Collections reference team, the Hilton
Archivist will provide reference services to users both in person and
virtually.


As a member of the Purdue Libraries faculty the Hilton Archivist must
establish a research agenda that results in scholarship that has a tangible
impact on the appropriate field.


*Requirements:* Master’s degree in Archival Studies, or Master’s degree in
Library/Information Science (ALA accredited or equivalent) that includes
graduate course work in archival theory and practice. Experience acquiring,
processing, and preserving archival materials. Knowledge of archival
standards and best practices for archival arrangement and description.
Experience creating finding aids according to the DACS standard. Experience
creating MARC records for archival materials and encoding finding aids using
EAD. Experience selecting and applying controlled vocabularies and name
authorities to archival descriptive records. Experience providing reference
services in an archives setting. Ability to work independently and as a team
member in a dynamic environment and on a variety of simultaneous projects.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to
achieve promotion and tenure.

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*Desired*: Certified by the Academy of Certified Archivists. Knowledge of
the history of aeronautics and astronautics. Experience using Archon or
Archivists’ Toolkit. Experience designing web pages and creating online
exhibits. Experience promoting archives and special collections through
presentations. Experience working with donors of rare or archival materials.
Experience acquiring archival or rare book materials from dealers. Minimum
of two years archival experience, preferably in an academic setting.
Familiarity with copyright law and its implications in digitizing
collections. Familiarity with issues relating to managing and preserving
digital collections.

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*Appointment:  *Depending upon qualifications, appointment will be at the
assistant or associate professor rank.

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*Salary and benefits:* Salary commensurate with experience in the context of
Purdue University’s salary structure. Purdue provides a generous fringe
benefit package that includes contribution to retirement, health,
disability, and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support
for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner.

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*Application process:* To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the
names and contact information of at least three references via email to
Julie Musick Hillgrove, Libraries Human Resources Administrator at
libhr at purdue.edu .  Please place “Flight Archivist” in the subject line of
all emails.  Nominations for the position will be accepted and should be
sent to the same email address. Review of applications will begin on
December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Preference
will be given to applications received by December 1, 2011. Questions may be
directed to Julie Musick Hillgrove at 765-494-2903 or the above email
address. A background check will be required for this position.

The full announcement can be viewed at
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/admin/hr/career_opportunities/Fight_Archivist.pdf

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*Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. ***
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