MANUSCRIPT SPECIALIST

 

Department: Western Historical Manuscripts

Vacancy Number: 1002291 

Posting Type: External Posting Status: Open 

Posting Information: Benefit Eligible 100%

Salary Range: $24,900.00 to $24,900.00 

 

Special Notes:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.

For consideration, a cover letter should accompany the application.

 

Summary:

Primary duties include processing manuscript and archival collections,
providing reference service, and other tasks as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in History or one of the humanities or social
sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from
which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
Some experience in research and knowledge of a foreign language is
desirable.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in history, library and information science, or another
social science is required. Preference will be given to candidates who
have archival training and/or archival experience. Demonstrated ability
to process manuscript and archival collections is required. Experience
with reference service, Web applications, and database management is
desirable. Effective oral and written communication skills are
necessary. Good visual skills and the willingness and ability to lift
and carry 35 to 40-pound boxes are mandatory.

 

Detailed Description:

Process manuscript and archival collections. 

Provide reference service by assisting patrons in reading room or via
mail, phone, or email. 

Other tasks as assigned.

 

Applicants may apply online through Human Resources
(https://www.missouri.edu/~hrswww/application/
<https://www.missouri.edu/~hrswww/application/> ) or by sending a cover
letter and resume to:

Western Historical Manuscript Collection

Attn:  David F. Moore

23 Ellis Library

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO  65201-5149

 


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