TEMPORARY FACULTY OPENING

Lowell Weicker Papers Project Archivist
University of Virginia Library


The University of Virginia Library is seeking an experienced archivist to
supervise the processing of the papers of Senator Lowell Weicker under a
three-year non-renewable faculty appointment. Weicker, a University of
Virginia Law graduate long known as a political maverick, was one of three
Republican members of seven-member Watergate committee. He served three
terms as a Senator from Connecticut before winning the Connecticut
governor’s seat as an Independent in 1990. The papers cover the full span of
Weicker’s political career, excepting his gubenatorial records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services in the Albert and Shirley Small
Special Collections Library, the project archivist will be responsible for
unpacking, sorting, selecting, determining preservation needs, arranging,
establishing an overall organizational scheme for the collection following
established guidelines, and creating online finding aids for research use.
The archivist will supervise one state-classified employee and several
student assistants in the arrangement of the papers. The archivist will have
opportunities to regularly consult with Senator Weicker and his staff on the
organization and description of materials, and will support their research
access to the collection by during the project term.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:  Graduate degree in library/information science, history, or
related discipline; minimum of 3 years experience in archival work;
demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of
archival descriptive standards including EAD; knowledge of and competence in
manuscript and archival management and processing techniques; evidence of
excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills;
competency with word-processing and spreadsheet software; ability to meet
deadlines and schedules; demonstrated ability to work with a broad
constituency, including colleagues, administration, students, and faculty. 

Preferred: Experience in appraising, preserving and processing 20th-century
materials, especially congressional collections; supervisory experience;
knowledge of 20th-century American political history; experience working in
an academic library.

ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Virginia Library (http://www.lib.virginia.edu) includes
superior collections of rare book, manuscript, and archives pertaining to
American history and literature. Recognized for innovative customer service
and the strength and variety of its research collections, the University of
Virginia Library system consists of twelve libraries with independent
libraries for health sciences, law, and business. The 15 libraries support
13,300 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty.
The University and the Library have a strong commitment to achieving
diversity among faculty and staff. The Neoclassical buildings of founder
Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village still serve as the center of the
University’s Grounds (http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/slideshow/) and as a
unique backdrop for teaching, learning, and research.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with education and experience; minimum
$43,000.  This is a three-year non-renewable faculty appointment. The
University of Virginia offers excellent benefits, including 22 days of
vacation and TIAA/CREF and other retirement plans. 

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2007 and will continue
until the position is filled.   Applicants must apply through the University
of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/  Search
by position number FP598, complete application, and attach cover letter and
resume, with contact information for three current, professional references.
 For assistance with this process contact Library Human Resources (434)
924-3081.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations
from members of underrepresented groups.