Sue Sherif

Head of Library Development

Alaska State Library

344 West Third Avenue Suite 125

Anchorage, AK 99501

907-269-6569           Fax: 907-269-6580

800-776-6566           (Toll-free in Alaska)

sue.sherif@alaska.gov

From: American Indian Library Association [mailto:AILA@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU] On Behalf Of Sarah Kostelecky
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:25 PM
To: AILA@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU
Subject: FW: Job posting: Archivist at IAIA-Santa Fe, NM

The Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM is actively recruting for a full-time Archivist.  The IAIA Archives are housed within the Library and contain collections that document the history of IAIA and constitute the institutional memory of the college.  More information about IAIA and a link to the full position description is listed below.  Please share this posting with any interested colleagues and contact me directly with questions.  Thank you.

Institute of American Indian Arts

Archivist

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is located in one of the most diverse concentrations of Native peoples in North America, in the heart of the nation’s oldest multi-cultural communities and in one of the largest art markets in the country.

As the nation’s only fine arts college devoted solely to the artistic and cultural traditions of all American Indians, our mission has always been guided by a strong sense of cultural identity, distinguished by a unique approach to arts education and Indian education in general.

The Institute offers four-year degrees in Studio Arts, Visual Communication, Creative Writing and Museum Studies, and is singularly qualified to offer students an environment and foundation from which they can create new forms of artistic expression and accomplishment. Our unique learning environment promotes Indian leadership and an atmosphere that allows students to explore their cultural and artistic heritage. It is a place where the spirit and vision of American Indian and Alaska Native people is the first priority. It is a place where traditions are rediscovered and reaffirmed, where it’s possible for American Indian and Alaska Native students to celebrate their art and cultural identity.

IAIA is seeking a full-time Archivist for the school’s library.  This position will be dedicated to the assessment, evaluation, and recommendations of archival needs of the school.  ALA-accredited MLS and minimum of three years experience handling archives or special collections. Knowledge of archive standards and procedures required. Full job description at: http://www.iaia.edu/employment.php Send cover letter, resume, 3 professional references to: HR, IAIA, 83 Avan Nu Po Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, fax: 505-424-0505 or email: humanresources@iaia.edu.  Native Preference applies/send CIB/Tribal Enrollment if claiming preference.  Deadline for applications: 8/11/08.