DEADLINE: July 5, 2006 Head, Arrangement & Description, University of Georgia Libraries (Russell Library) The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies is a department within the University of Georgia Libraries, which reports to the University Librarian and which serves as a center for research and study of the modern American political system, with particular emphasis on the role of Georgia and that of the U. S. Congress. The Russell Library seeks to document fully the dynamic relationship of politics, policy, and culture—where public interest intersects with the three branches of government at all levels—through the papers, archival records, and material culture of individuals and organizations. The Russell Library is also dedicated to developing and presenting public programming and educational materials that facilitate and encourage research, raise public awareness of the Library and its collections and services, and provide learning opportunities for the communities it serves. The Russell Library pursues alliances and opportunities for collaboration with individuals and organizations that advance its mission. The Russell Library is a founding member of the Association of Centers for the Study of Congress and is a primary partner and official repository for the Foot Soldier Project for Civil Rights Studies, a collaborative project dedicated to documenting and chronicling the experiences and perspectives of lesser known participants in the civil rights movement in Georgia. The Russell Library staff consists of the Director (department head), four archivists, and two staff positions and is responsible for acquiring, preserving, and making available permanent historical records according to archival standards and procedures and for providing reference assistance to a variety of patrons. This position is a member of the Libraries' faculty and reports to the Director of the Russell Library, as head of the department’s arrangement and description unit with responsibility for a growing collection of over 13,000 linear feet of materials. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership, management, and organization skills. He/she will engage a strong team of self-starters in implementing useful approaches to managing and making accessible large, complex modern collections and materials in diverse formats. He/she will also play an integral role, with staff of all levels in this vibrant repository, in determining future directions in services and programming. Full description of duties & qualifications: www.libs.uga.edu/humres/jobs/faculty.html. Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance; mandatory participation in state or optional retirement system, 21 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $38,000. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all qualifications, detailed resume, and the names, addresses, email and phone numbers of three references by July 5, 2006, to Florence E. King, AUL for Human Resources, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 (AA/EOE)