Posted at request of the FDR Presidential Library. --Moderator, NYHIST-L The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library seeks dynamic, experienced archivist /archives administrator to direct its archives department. The Library archives is a collecting and research facility of international importance that focuses on the lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the Great Depression and World War II. The Supervisory Archivist is the administrative head of the archives and oversees the planning, development, and implementation of a program of collection acquisition, processing, preservation, reference services, and research. S/he supervises a professional staff of six plus volunteers. The Supervisory Archivist is an active research historian, assisting scholars, responding to requests for information, and conducting independent research for the institution's programs, publications, and exhibits. S/he represents the Library to the public, conducting tours, speaking to groups, participating in professional associations, etc. Candidates must possess 30 hours in history, political science, or government, 18 hours of which are American/U.S. focus. A PhD in American History with a 20th century concentration is highly desirable. Education that includes American Studies and Archival Management is a plus. A successful candidate will have extensive archival experience with a demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of U.S. history and the operation of the federal government. S/he will be thoroughly familiar with the methods, techniques, and requirements of scholarly research and will have a comprehensive knowledge of information technology and its use in preserving and disseminating historical information to the public. S/he must have extensive experience administering an archives program, including the supervision of professional staff, strategic planning, and administration of budgets. Applications MUST be made through the National Archives and Records Administration at www.archives.gov. This is a GS 13 position $ 75,039 to $ 97,553 pa, plus benefits. Resumes and informal expressions of interest (not formal applications) may be sent to JoAnn Morse, Administrative Officer, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a federal agency. Equal Opportunity Employer. Your application package must include all requested documents and must be delivered or postmarked by October 20, 2004.