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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Colleagues, </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Please see the announcement below for a new full-time position available at the South Carolina Historical Society. Please excuse cross-postings and distribute as you see fit. Many thanks!</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Mary Jo Fairchild</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Archivist, SCHS </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Calibri">Cataloging Librarian</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">The South Carolina Historical Society,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">the state’s oldest and largest private manuscript archive</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">, seeks a motivated and</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">detail-oriented</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri"> individual to perform a number of archival and library related tasks including cataloging, outreach, and reference assistance.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Reporting to the Archivist, the Cataloging Librarian</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">will create EAD finding aids and</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">MARC-</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">format catalog records according to national standards for a wide range of literary and historical collections including manuscripts as well as published materials. In addition, the</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Cataloging Librarian</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri"> must be able to assist a diverse clientele of academic and lay researchers by explaining library and archival policy, conducting reference interviews, identifying and retrieving research materials and monitoring patrons. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The successful candidate will possess the following skills: flexibility in performing different cataloging tasks as the needs and priorities of collection preservation, development and cataloging change; responsiveness and willingness to work on special projects and assignments; strong service orientation; analytical, communication and training skills; ability to prioritize work to ensure that goals are realized; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production-oriented dynamic environment with a commitment to professional development and growth. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<B><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Requirements:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Significant experience with processing and describing manuscript collections. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards, practices, and products, including but not limited to LC classification, LCSH, MARC formats, AACR2, LCRIs, DACS, and DCRM.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemas and tools, such as Dublin Core, EAD, or OAI.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Excellent oral and written communication skills.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Ability to lift and handle containers that may weigh as much as 40 pounds.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Calibri">Preferred:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Working knowledge of OCLC Connexion and Millennium (Innovative Interfaces) software (highly desirable)</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">Familiarity with CONTENTdm digital collection management software</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Knowledge of South Carolina or Southern history is a plus.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Calibri">Salary: </FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Minimum starting salary: $29,000</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri"> </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Calibri">Benefits:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The position is full time. Benefits: Health, Life, and Disability Insurance</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> </B></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Calibri">Applications:</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Apply with cover letter, resume and the names, title, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by June 18, 2010 to Faye L. Jensen, Executive Director, The South Carolina Historical Society, 100 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Calibri"> </FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">As the state's oldest historical society and its largest private manuscript repository, the South Carolina Historical Society serves as an invaluable and unique asset to historians and genealogists who seek information concerning the history of our state, and the role of their families in that history.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Calibri">As the state's oldest historical society and its largest private manuscript repository, the South Carolina Historical Society serves as an invaluable and unique asset to historians and genealogists who seek information concerning the history of our state, and the role of their families in that history.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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