January 15, 2010
The University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative Director for Special Collections, a new position with the primary responsibility of providing leadership and strategic direction for Special Collections within the broader context of the Libraries’ strategic plan. The Director will administer and coordinate the team’s work in managing one-of-a-kind rare books and archival materials, implementing digital initiatives and projects, promoting use of collections, and working with other teams in the Libraries. In addition, the Director will spend a considerable amount of time (about 45%) fundraising and soliciting unique collections that complement the University’s areas of emphasis. The Director will also lead and manage five librarians and support staff as well as graduate assistants.
For additional information about qualifications and application deadlines, please see the official announcement at:
https://www.uacareertrack.com/
Job number: 44354
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January 14, 2010
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is accepting applications for an Historian/Documentary editor position to work on the Joseph Smith Papers Project. The Joseph Smith Papers Project is ready to hire a historian/documentary editor with the appropriate academic training, research and writing skills to edit Joseph Smith’s papers.
Responsibilities include:
- Document analysis
- Routine annotation
- Explanatory annotation
- Teamwork
- Professional development
For details, qualifications, and application deadlines, please see the official announcement at:
https://ldschurch.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=91220
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January 12, 2010
Registration for the 2010 Western Round-up in Seattle, WA has opened. The conference dates are April 28 – May 1, 2010.
Registration and the latest conference information may be found at the conference Web site.
This super-regional meeting of archival professionals will be highlighted by workshops and speakers, over a four-day period.
The Early-Bird Registration Deadline for the Round-Up is March 31st, 2010.
Also, the CIMA Council has put together a sizable scholarship and grant package, to assist CIMA members to attend this conference.
The 2010 CIMA Grant and scholarship information is now available. To apply, members should complete and send the grant application and the conference registration form to CIMA (see instructions on grant form). Eligible CIMA members are encourage to apply for assistance.
The 2010 CIMA Grant and Scholarship DEADLINE is March 1st, 2010.
If you have any any questions concerning this conference, or the 2010 CIMA Grant and Scholarship information, please contact:
Michael Frazier, CIMA President
Special Collections
UNLV Libraries
4505 Maryland Parkway @ Box 457010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7010
(702) 895-2240
Fax: (702) 895-2253
email: michael.frazier@unlv.edu
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January 2, 2010
The Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists launches it’s annual membership drive. The month of January is the time to join or re-join CIMA, to receive full benefit of membership.
CIMA’s annual membership fee (for an individual) is only $15.00. Individual members of CIMA will receive the CIMA Newsletter electronically, discounted registration at CIMA-sponsored events, and additional benefits.
CIMA is also introducing a NEW “Life-Time Membership” option, this year. Individuals paying a voluntary one-time fee of $150.00, are considered a CIMA Member for life, with all of the rights and privileges of full membership. New Life-Time members will receive a certificate, indicated their new membership status.
Also available is the “Institutional Membership.” CIMA’s annual membership fee for Institutional Members is only $25.00. These organizations will receive a certificate indicating their membership status, and a printed copy of the CIMA Newsletter, special advertising and sponsorship opportunities at CIMA Sponsored events, and additional benefits.
Complete instructions for joining CIMA, along with individual and institutional registration forms, is available here.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Michael Frazier, CIMA President
Special Collections
UNLV Libraries
4505 Maryland Parkway @ Box 457010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-7010
(702) 895-2240
Fax: (702) 895-2253
email: michael.frazier@unlv.edu
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