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Faculty Position at Claflin University

JOB TITLE	Archivist/Special Collections Librarian Division: Academic Affairs
Claflin University	Claflin University, founded in 1869, is becoming recognized as one of the leading institutions of higher education in the southeast. With an enrollment of approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 14 countries, Claflin University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate degrees in 34 areas and three graduate programs, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. U.S. News & World Report, in its 2007 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin in the Top Tier for the ninth consecutive year (1999-2007). Again, for three consecutive years (2005-2007), Claflin ranked highest (number eleven) among South Carolina Comprehensive Colleges and Universities. Also, the national evaluator ranked the University in the Top Five Best Value category and cited Claflin for its impressive graduation and retention rates.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The Archivist/Special Collections Librarian reports to the Library Director. Responsible for collecting, maintaining, preserving, arranging, describing, and making accessible the records of the University Archive. This includes the creation of finding aids, proper descriptive analysis of collections, maintenance of statistics, budgetary development, and staff supervision. The Archivist is responsible for user assistance, education, community outreach, grant writing, and preservation and disaster-response training. Perform any other duties within the scope of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS	The candidate must possess an ALA-accredited MLS degree or a Master’s degree in history or a related field. Knowledgeable of preservation, maintenance and storage of historical materials and objects is required. The applicant must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing, communications, and computer skills. The successful candidate must possess a minimum of three or more years of relevant archival or academic experience. Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2006.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title: Archivist/Special Collections Librarian Division: Academic Affairs Recruitment Pool: Open to General Public Position Type: Full-time Salaried Faculty Funding Source: Grant (Restricted) Posting Date: October 19, 2006 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Work Days: Monday – Friday Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Application Procedure: Candidates must submit an application, copies of transcripts and three current letters of recommendation to: Claflin University – Human Resources Office 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-2860 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583. Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860