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    *From:* American Antiquarian Society <americanantiquarian@mwa.org>
    *Sent:* Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:19 PM
    *To:* Duncan Faherty <Duncan.Faherty@qc.cuny.edu>
    *Subject:* AAS position, Director of Book History & Digital Initiatives

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    *Director of Book History and Digital Initiatives*

    The American Antiquarian Society seeks a director of book history and
    digital initiatives to manage the Society’s Program in the History of the
    Book in American Culture (PHBAC) and play a leading role in creating and
    administering digital projects. The Director of Book History and Digital
    Initiatives acts as an ambassador for AAS to the larger academic community
    through conferences, programs, and publications. This position works
    closely with other staff to coordinate efforts to create and maintain
    digital access to collections, including work with digital collaborations
    such as the Networked Early American Resources (NEAR), the Advanced
    Research Consortium (ARC), and the Just Teach One and Just Teach One
    African American Resources Initiatives.

    This position will play a leadership role in crafting a strategic plan for
    the Society’s PHBAC program and will oversee the development and execution
    of initiatives under that program, including the week-long summer seminar
    program and the annual Wiggins Lecture series, as well as developing new
    workshops and programs in the Society’s new interactive long-distance
    Learning Lab.

    Click here for a more detailed job description
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    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Candidates for the position should have a demonstrated interest in digital
    initiatives.

    *COMPENSATION: *This is an exempt full-time, 35 hour per week position,
    M-F, $63,000 – $67,000. Benefits include paid vacation, sick and personal
    time, health insurance, retirement, life, and disability insurance, and
    professional development.

    To apply: Submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information
    from three professional references electronically to cmackey@mwa.org with
    “Director of Book History” in the subject line. The American Antiquarian
    Society is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with applicable
    federal and state laws.

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    American Antiquarian Society | 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609,
    USA
    (508) 755-5221 | americanantiquarian@mwa.org |
    http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
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