Senior Local Records Archivist
Library Specialist II - Band 4
Position #190
Minimum salary: $36,749

The Library of Virginia is seeking a Senior Local Records Archivist in
its Local Records Services Branch.  The Senior Local Records Archivist
assists in the coordination and implementation of the Library's Local
Records program on behalf of Virginia's circuit courts by providing
assistance and information on ranges of archival, consultative, and
grant services and on the preservation and reformatting of circuit court
records; by assisting locality records processing projects through
on-site training and project assessment; by participating in the
inventory and appraisal of court records, and by assisting in the
development, expansion, and implementation of the on-line Chancery
Records Index and its digital component.

Qualifications
*       A degree in applied history/archival studies, U. S. history or
library science or related field preferred. 
*       Graduate degree in one of the above disciplines preferred.
*       Knowledge of archival and records management practices and
procedures.
*       Knowledge of archival description functions.
*       Knowledge of Virginia history and local government and the
organization of Virginia circuit court records. 
*       Knowledge of basic conservation-preservation procedures.
*       Knowledge of microform and electronic reformatting and records
management software..
*       Excellent interpersonal, writing, and other communication
skills. 
*       Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects. 
*       Demonstrated ability to work effectively with professional and
paraprofessional staff across multiple programs and with outside
constituencies. 
*       Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs. 
*       Demonstrated ability to represent the program to the archival
community, elected and appointed local government officials, diverse
audiences, and constituent groups.
*       Must have a valid Virginia operator's license or ability to
obtain one.
*       Must pass a background check.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may
substitute for educational requirements.

The Library of Virginia fosters an open, team-oriented work environment
and is seeking individuals who value this approach.  To apply,
candidates must submit a completed Virginia Employment Application form
for position #190 by 5:00 PM on 1/26/07 to Jacquie O'Connor in the Human
Resources Office, Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond,
Virginia 23219.  Phone 804-692-3591/ FAX 804-692-3587.  Virginia
Employment Application forms are available online at
http://jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm.  Please visit the Library's website
at http://www.lva.lib.va.us/.  
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