Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead Archivist position open at UC Santa Cruz
11/13/09 10:12 Filed in: miscellany
I think I
have to apply, even though I don't have all the
qualifications. It's just too perfect, an organized
Deadhead - who else are they going to find? Link
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Grateful Dead Archivist
The University Library of the University of California, Santa Cruz, seeks an enterprising, creative, and service-oriented archivist to join the staff of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) as Archivist for the Grateful Dead Archive. This is a potential career status position. The Archivist will be part of a dynamic, collegial, and highly motivated department dedicated to building, preserving, promoting, and providing maximum access both physically and virtually to one of the Library's most exciting and unique collections, The Grateful Dead Archive (GDA). The UCSC University Library utilizes innovative approaches to allow the discovery, use, management, and sharing of information in support of research, teaching, and learning.
Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and Archives, the GDA Archivist will provide managerial and curatorial oversight of the Grateful Dead Archive, plan for and oversee the physical and digital processing of Archives related material, and promote the GDA to the public and facilitate its use by scholars, fans, and students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accredited graduate archives management program. -- Okay, have that!
• Significant, demonstrated experience working with books, manuscripts, photographs, recordings, or other material in a special collections & archives environment. -- okay, it was 25 years ago, does that count?
• Knowledge of the access tools for special collections and archival material and the standards and procedures for their preservation and conservation. -- I am so out of date....
• Demonstrated experience developing processing plans and creating finding aids in accordance with national standards. -- oh hey, finding aids! Tons of experience!
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain awareness of developments in archival processing, digital information technologies, and their uses in special collections and archives. -- seriously out of date
• Expert knowledge in the history and scholarship of contemporary popular music, or American vernacular culture, preferably the history and influence of the Grateful Dead. -- I think I have this nailed. I even know where the name came from
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills. -- Ditto
• Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to promote and present the archive to multiple audiences. -- I hope this doesn't include singing every verse of the songs - I tend to forget words here and there.
• Prior experience directing the work of others. -- I hate this part, but have done it.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience working in public services in an academic environment. -- I did this in 1978, I think that's a bit dated
• Demonstrated experience working on outreach and other donor related activities. -- Uh, does doing the Navajo Nation Library Annual Mutton Stew and Fry Bread event during the Arts and Crafts Fair in Window Rock count? It was an annual event, and I had to get all the flour, mutton and lard donated. We served up Navajo Tacos for two bucks apiece and mutton stew w/frybread for $3, all for the library. Do you think that would work?
General Information:
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and a generous benefit program including an excellent retirement system. The University sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Relocation assistance is provided.
RANK: Associate Librarian or Librarian
SALARY: Appointment Range: Associate Librarian III – Librarian I, with an approximate salary range of $52,860 – $68,892, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Should I write the cover letter and post it here? Just think, I could tell them about my VW van that is named "Uncle John's Van." Maybe I could even wear old t shirts to work, and tie dye?
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Grateful Dead Archivist
The University Library of the University of California, Santa Cruz, seeks an enterprising, creative, and service-oriented archivist to join the staff of Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) as Archivist for the Grateful Dead Archive. This is a potential career status position. The Archivist will be part of a dynamic, collegial, and highly motivated department dedicated to building, preserving, promoting, and providing maximum access both physically and virtually to one of the Library's most exciting and unique collections, The Grateful Dead Archive (GDA). The UCSC University Library utilizes innovative approaches to allow the discovery, use, management, and sharing of information in support of research, teaching, and learning.
Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and Archives, the GDA Archivist will provide managerial and curatorial oversight of the Grateful Dead Archive, plan for and oversee the physical and digital processing of Archives related material, and promote the GDA to the public and facilitate its use by scholars, fans, and students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accredited graduate archives management program. -- Okay, have that!
• Significant, demonstrated experience working with books, manuscripts, photographs, recordings, or other material in a special collections & archives environment. -- okay, it was 25 years ago, does that count?
• Knowledge of the access tools for special collections and archival material and the standards and procedures for their preservation and conservation. -- I am so out of date....
• Demonstrated experience developing processing plans and creating finding aids in accordance with national standards. -- oh hey, finding aids! Tons of experience!
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain awareness of developments in archival processing, digital information technologies, and their uses in special collections and archives. -- seriously out of date
• Expert knowledge in the history and scholarship of contemporary popular music, or American vernacular culture, preferably the history and influence of the Grateful Dead. -- I think I have this nailed. I even know where the name came from
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills. -- Ditto
• Demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to promote and present the archive to multiple audiences. -- I hope this doesn't include singing every verse of the songs - I tend to forget words here and there.
• Prior experience directing the work of others. -- I hate this part, but have done it.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience working in public services in an academic environment. -- I did this in 1978, I think that's a bit dated
• Demonstrated experience working on outreach and other donor related activities. -- Uh, does doing the Navajo Nation Library Annual Mutton Stew and Fry Bread event during the Arts and Crafts Fair in Window Rock count? It was an annual event, and I had to get all the flour, mutton and lard donated. We served up Navajo Tacos for two bucks apiece and mutton stew w/frybread for $3, all for the library. Do you think that would work?
General Information:
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and a generous benefit program including an excellent retirement system. The University sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Relocation assistance is provided.
RANK: Associate Librarian or Librarian
SALARY: Appointment Range: Associate Librarian III – Librarian I, with an approximate salary range of $52,860 – $68,892, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Should I write the cover letter and post it here? Just think, I could tell them about my VW van that is named "Uncle John's Van." Maybe I could even wear old t shirts to work, and tie dye?