**Please note the new deadline for applications.** 
 

Project Archivist Position: Special Collections, University of South Florida Tampa Library

 

The University of South Florida Tampa Library Special Collections seeks an Archivist to process the records of Jonas and Edna Kamlet (Kamlet Laboratories).  The position is part-time (20 hours per week) for a period of one (1) year, possibly renewable at the end of the contract.  Salary: $15.00 per hour.  The deadline for applications is July 28, 2006.  A review of applications will begin the week of August 7, 2006. 

 

Position Description

 

Chemist and entrepreneur Jonas Kamlet, Ph.D. (1914-1960) developed numerous inventions and patents during his short career.  Among his developments were a tablet used to measure glucose levels in urine and a test strip for the detection of pregnancy.  After his untimely death in 1960, Kamlet's wife and collaborator, Edna, continued the work of Kamlet Laboratories until her retirement in the late 1970s.

 

The Jonas and Edna Kamlet (Kamlet Laboratories) records consist of printed and artifactual materials primarily created under the auspices of Kamlet Laboratories.  Spanning approximately 250 linear ft., the records include, but are not limited to, Kamlet's patent development and corresponding research, research and work towards the development and/or analysis of chemical processes and professional correspondence.  

 

The Archivist assigned to this project must be able to re-house, process (arrange and describe) and take appropriate measures towards the preservation of this collection.  Under the guidance of the Head Archivist and the Director of Special Collections, the Archivist also will: facilitate bibliographic access to the collection through the creation of finding aids (to include EAD); develop a web presence specifically dedicated to Jonas Kamlet and Kamlet Laboratories; and take the lead on the promotion of and access to the collection.  The Archivist also may engage in other, related projects as identified and assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Required:  High school diploma plus 2-5 years archival work experience.  (Appropriate coursework may substitute for work experience.)

 

Preferred:  Previous experience processing archival collections and creating finding aids.  Bachelor's or Master's degree in archival science, library science or related fields or a degree that includes 18 hours in archival science, library science or related fields.  Educational or professional background in the physical sciences, preferably chemistry.  Experience creating online exhibits.  

 

Applications

 

To apply, send a letter of interest, current résumé, and contact information for three references to:

 

Tomaro Taylor, M.A., C.A.

Special Collections

University of South Florida Tampa Library

4202 E. Fowler Avenue, LIB122

Tampa, FL 33620-5400

 

Phone: (813) 974-5750

FAX: (813) 396-9006

 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution.  For disability accommodations, contact Nancy Jacobs-Dilley at (813) 974-1623 ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) at least five working days in advance of need.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Tomaro I. Taylor, M.A., C.A.
Special Collections/Latin American & Caribbean Studies
USF Tampa Library
4202 East Fowler Avenue, LIB122
Tampa, FL 33620-5400
(813) 974-5750
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