Job Announcement - Archivist

["Robert Gillette" <robert.gillette@alc.org>]

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Abilene Library Consortium in Abilene, TX seeks an Archivist to 
oversee the creation of a digital repository from the archives of 
five member institutions in a three-year project funded by a $2.2 
million grant. The Archivist will administer the Digital Archives 
Project making decisions about technology, staffing, training, 
publicity, and work flow, and consulting with participating 
institutions in the Consortium: Abilene Christian University, 
Abilene Public Library, Howard Payne University, Hardin-Simmons 
University, and McMurry University.  The archivist will report to 
the Executive Director of the Consortium with advice from the 
Chair of the Administrative Committee.

Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS or an international or 
work-related equivalent with appropriate coursework and/or 
certification in archives management.  Requirements include: 
strong computer skills for the organization, storage, and 
retrieval of archival documents and digitized collections; three 
to five years archival management experience in an institutional 
setting; proven leadership skills and knowledge of management 
techniques; and knowledge of digital libraries including best 
practices and standards for digitization and preservation of 
historically significant collections.  Successful applicant must 
demonstrate ability to work with colleagues in collaborative and 
team environment as well as independently; evidence of 
problem-solving skills; excellent oral and written communications 
skills.

If you're an experienced archivist and a great communicator, 
thrive on a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with multiple 
institutions, want to help create an archive of historical 
importance, and want to make a difference in the profession, then 
we want to hear from you!

Abilene is located in the heart of West Texas with a population 
of 116,000.  Covering 110 square miles, Abilene is a city that 
has preserved its heritage while providing modern advantages.

Residents can enjoy the Grace Cultural Center, the Paramount 
Theater and attend a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra as 
well as visit the West Texas Fair and Rodeo and Western Heritage 
Classic.  Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University 
and McMurry University are top private liberal arts colleges 
located within the city.

Recently Texas Tech University opened a graduate level Center of 
Excellence for Engineering in Abilene.

An excellent relationship exists between the City and Dyess Air 
Force Base, home to the Air Combat Command B-1 Lancer and the Air 
Mobility Command C-130 Hercules.

Salary Range:  $40,000 to $80,000 depending on experience and 
qualifications.

Benefits: www.acu.edu/campusoffices/hr/benefits.html

Interested and qualified applicants send resume and names of 
three references to:

Robert Gillette, Executive Director
Abilene Library Consortium
1222 N. 5th Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
325-672-7081X2
robert.gillette@alc.org