This award recognizes an archivist, editor, group of individuals, or institution that has increased public awareness of a specific body of documents through compilation, transcription, exhibition, or public presentation of archives or manuscript materials for educational, instructional, or other public purpose. Archives may include photographs, films, and visual archives. Publication may be in hard copy, microfilm, digital, or other circulating medium.

Recent winners include:

• 2011 University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Libraries March On Milwaukee Civil Rights History Project Team

• 2010 The Giza Archives Project at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

• 2009 Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections of the University of Toledo’s “From Institution to Independence”

• 2008 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the CBC Digital Archives (Les Archives de Radio-Canada)

Eligibility:

Individual archivists and editors, groups of individuals, organizations.

Application Deadline:

All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee by February 28.

Send nomination/application forms and supporting documentation to:

Hamer Kegan Award Subcommittee
Society of American Archivists
17 North State Street, Suite 1425
Chicago, Illinois 60602-3315

Electronic submissions also are acceptable and should be sent to saahq[at]archivists.org. Please indicate the name of the award or scholarship in the email subject line.  Use standard file applications such as Word, Excel, or Adobe; attachments should not exceed 5MB.

For more information on SAA awards and the nominations process, please go to http://www.archivists.org/recognition/index.asp

Vice President/President-elect:
Lorraine Stuart, Museum of Fine Arts Houston Archives

Treasurer:
Terry Brown, Houston Symphony Archives

Secretary:
Elizabeth Sargent, Houston Metropolitan Research Center – Houston Public Library

Download the ballot here (PDF)

WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 6-8pm

WHERE: Houston Symphony Archives

1220 Augusta Drive, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77057
Free parking is available on levels 3-6 in the parking garage.
(Building is across from the soccer field of the YMCA on Augusta.)

WHAT: Activities will include:

•Elections – A new board for 2012 will be elected. You must be a member of AHA! to vote. Candidates to be announced shortly.
•Food – It will be a potluck, so please bring something to share. AHA! will provide table ware and drinks.
•Socializing – Chat with old friends and meet new members.
•Games – Test your holiday knowledge and win a prize!
•Ornament exchange – Bring an “archival” ornament to exchange. Use your imagination and be creative!

http://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhistory/2011/11/piece-of-uss-houston-history-now-in-uh-hands/

Have you read a great new book about archives? Seen an exceptional new finding aid? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?

If you have, please consider nominating it for the Society of American Archivists Waldo Gifford Leland Award. Nomination forms, a list of previous winners, and more information are at
http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-leland.

The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2012.

The annual Leland Award – a cash prize and certificate – recognizes “writing of superior excellence and usefulness in the field of archival history, theory, and practice.”   (Please note that periodicals are not eligible.)

Established in 1959, this award honors American archival pioneer Waldo Gifford Leland (1879-1966), president of the Society of American Archivists in the1940s and one of the driving forces behind the founding of the National Archives.

This position is responsible for receiving, processing, organizing, storing, and retrieving archival holdings (manuscripts, photographs, memorabilia, scrapbooks, etc.); researching historical facts of the school upon request; and preparing displays and exhibits at various school events – especially for the school’s Alumni Association.  Archival certification or a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or related field is strongly encouraged.  Salary aligned with experience and education.

For more information and instructions on how to apply:  http://www.sths.org/about/careers.html

University Archivist

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, the University Archivist serves as the administrator of the University Archives. Projects vision and leadership in managing a unit that functions collaboratively, establishing unified goals with other departmental units in a team-based environment. Serves as the University Archives’ chief advocate, working effectively with a broad constituency of administrators, donors, selected faculty and students. Manages acquisition, processing, access and marketing of traditional and born-digital archival collections and university publications. Participates broadly in the creation, development, and maintenance of department web pages. Hires, trains and supervises the work of archival processors, managing annual budgetary expenditures relating to University Archives and its personnel. Provides reference service for University Archives and other collections.

The University Archivist is a librarian position. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians’ Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.

The UH Libraries’ Strategic Directions 2010-2013 focuses on supporting research and scholarly productivity, building dynamic partnerships, fostering academic success through innovative services, and enhancing user experience through technology. The complete document is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/sites/default/files/docs/strategic_directions.pdf. The Strategic Directions draw on and support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University (http://www.uh.edu/about/mission/goals/index.php). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree. Demonstrated knowledge of best archival practices; record of public service and supervisory experience. Skilled in using an archival management system, web and social media. Experience in the development and management of digital collections. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to safely lift and carry 40 lbs. Preferred: Coursework in archival management and/or archival certificate from the Academy of Certified Archivists. Experience working in a research library setting processing archival collections and providing reference service; 3 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Desired: Academic specialization or advanced degree in a related field such as history.

Salary: $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and approximately 110 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names and contact information for 3 references, and resume to Damon Camille, Training, Assessment, and Statistics Coordinator, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Applications may also be submitted by email to: dcamille@uh.edu. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems, at 713-743-9801 or jlehner@uh.edu.

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Archivist

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, this position serves as the archivist for partner-based, collaborative archival collections, including the Carey C. Shuart Women’s Archives and Research Center (affiliated with the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and the Friends of Women’s Studies) and other humanities and social sciences collections. Manages a unit that functions collaboratively with other departments in a team-based environment. Establishes unified goals with other campus units and with Library Development and external donors. Oversees annual budgetary expenditures related to assigned archival units, such as the Women’s Archives. Requires community involvement with organizational and individual donors to acquire collections and plans and participates in public events. Manages acquisition, processing, access and marketing of archival collections and may develop new collecting areas. Hires, trains and supervises the work of staff and student processors. Provides reference service for the collections.

The Archivist is a librarian position. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians’ Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.

The UH Libraries’ Strategic Directions 2010-2013 focuses on supporting research and scholarly productivity, building dynamic partnerships, fostering academic success through innovative services, and enhancing user experience through technology. The complete document is available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/sites/default/files/docs/strategic_directions.pdf. The Strategic Directions draw on and support an ambitious set of goals adopted by the University (http://www.uh.edu/about/mission/goals/index.php). We seek to recruit librarians who can relate their work to these strategies and understand their role in advancing these strategic imperatives.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree. Demonstrated knowledge of best archival practices; record of public service and supervisory experience. Skilled in using an archival management system, web and social media. Experience in the development and management of digital collections. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to safely lift and carry 40 lbs. Preferred: Coursework in archival management and/or archival certificate from the Academy of Certified Archivists. Experience working in a research library setting processing archival collections and providing reference service; 3 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Desired: Academic specialization or advanced degree in a related field such as history; fluency in Spanish and English.

Salary: $58,000 to $62,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.

Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. The Libraries hold over 2.1 million volumes. Total staff includes 48 professionals and approximately 110 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names and contact information for 3 references, and resume to Damon Camille, Training, Assessment, and Statistics Coordinator, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Applications may also be submitted by email to: dcamille@uh.edu.

Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems, at 713-743-9801 or jlehner@uh.edu.

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General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 13 colleges and schools offering close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 40,000 students, 7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. The University of Houston has been recognized as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review and is included in its guidebook, The Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.

Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.

For additional information, including information about Houston’s housing market, flourishing arts scene, and entertainment offerings, please see the My Houston site: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/myhouston/ and the Greater Houston Partnership site at: http://www.houston.org/.

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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