CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
SEEKS
DIRECTOR OF BRETHREN HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
Job Description: To promote the history and heritage of the Church of the Brethren by:
1) Administering the Brethren Historical Library and Archives, and
2) Facilitating research and the study of Brethren history.
Includes: Providing reference services, assuring the cataloging of books and processing of archival records, formulating policies, budgeting, developing collection, recruiting and training of intern and volunteers.
Education:
Required: Master's degree in library science/archival studies and extensive knowledge of Church of the Brethren history and beliefs.
Preferred: Graduate degree in history or theology and/or certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Ability to articulate and operate out of the vision of the Church of the Brethren.
Well-grounded in library and archival disciplines.
Customer-service skills
Research and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft software and experience with OCLC products.
3-5 years experience in a library or archives.
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Application, resume, and three reference letters due no later than June 25, 2010 to:
Karin Krog, Director of Human Resources
Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
Email: kkrog@brethren.org
847-742-5100 ext. 258
Position Start Date: November 1, 2010
SEEKS
DIRECTOR OF BRETHREN HISTORICAL LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
Job Description: To promote the history and heritage of the Church of the Brethren by:
1) Administering the Brethren Historical Library and Archives, and
2) Facilitating research and the study of Brethren history.
Includes: Providing reference services, assuring the cataloging of books and processing of archival records, formulating policies, budgeting, developing collection, recruiting and training of intern and volunteers.
Education:
Required: Master's degree in library science/archival studies and extensive knowledge of Church of the Brethren history and beliefs.
Preferred: Graduate degree in history or theology and/or certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Ability to articulate and operate out of the vision of the Church of the Brethren.
Well-grounded in library and archival disciplines.
Customer-service skills
Research and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft software and experience with OCLC products.
3-5 years experience in a library or archives.
Location: Elgin, Illinois
Application, resume, and three reference letters due no later than June 25, 2010 to:
Karin Krog, Director of Human Resources
Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
Email: kkrog@brethren.org
847-742-5100 ext. 258
Position Start Date: November 1, 2010
