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All jobs are listed in the order in which they were received, with the most recent appearing first. Jobs within the MARAC area are linked below; other openings are linked to the left by state.

Delaware:

District of Columbia: Corporation for Public Broadcasting | Historical Society of Washington | Smithsonian Institution Archives | Georgetown University

Maryland:

New Jersey:

New York: New York Philharmonic | The Explorers Club | Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Pennsylvania: Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Bucknell University

Virginia: History Factory

West Virginia:

Outside MARAC area: Vermont State Archives and Records Administration


Office of the Secretary of State: Vermont State Archives and Records Administration

Post date: August 27, 2009

Closing date: September 15, 2009

Position title: Records Analyst II

The Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA), a division within the Vermont Office of the Secretary of State, oversees the state records management program in addition to the State Records Center and State Archives.

The Vermont Secretary of State's Office has an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented, analytical individual with good communication skills. You will perform the full variety of records management functions, including: appraisal theory and methodology; records management policies and procedures; legal reviews; and professional standards and best practices. You will also collaborate with other VSARA records analysts to strengthen the state records management program, records center operations, and the State Archives.

Responsibilities:

Performs a full range of work for establishing and administering the State's records management program (1 V.S.A. § 317(g)(1)). The position functions under the general supervision of the Senior Records Analyst (Records Analyst III).

Utilizes effective and efficient methods for the systematic identification and management of public records to assure their authenticity and accessibility from creation to ultimate disposition; the identification, classification, and analysis of public records to determine their value and ultimate disposition (destruction or transfer to state archives); and the establishment and maintenance of agency records management programs.

Independently performs the full variety of records management functions, including: appraisal theory and methodology; records management policies and procedures; legal reviews; and professional standards and best practices.

Work is explained in general terms and reviewed upon completion.

Interprets and applies policies, guidelines, and standards to resolve problems encountered during the work and refers only the most complex and difficult issues to the supervisor.

Understands and explains records management program requirements to state agencies and public bodies; analyzes and develops services specific to meet those needs; and provides full consultative services and outreach to state agencies and public bodies, including guidance on record schedules, laws and regulations, policies and guidelines, and professional standards and best practices.

Monitors public agencies for compliance with record schedules, policies and guidelines, and professional standards and best practices, negotiates with agency personnel to encourage compliance, and independently determines when compliance concerns need to be referred for further review.

Examples of duties:

  • Analyze, research, and create records retention schedules for public agencies.
  • Operate personal computers, relevant databases, electronic records management systems, and software applications.
  • Coordinate the record life cycle with agency personnel and the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration.
  • Identify compliance issues and negotiate with public agencies to encourage compliance. Determine when to refer compliance issues for further review, advice, and action.
  • Review federal and state laws and regulations, state and department standards, and professional literature.
  • Participate in special projects.
  • Participate in educational and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of archive, records and information management theory, principles, methodology, applications, professional standards, and ethics that guide records analysis and management work.
  • Working knowledge of State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern records analysis and management practices.
  • Working knowledge of the purposes and functions of retention schedules and transfer lists.
  • Working knowledge of database theory, applications, and practices, and other current and emerging technologies employed to maintain consistent standards in managing records and information.
  • Working knowledge of state government structure and functions.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers, databases and electronic records management systems, and software applications.
  • Skill in communicating with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to initiate and sustain cooperative relationships with a wide variety of individuals encountered during work activities.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively impart complex ideas to others in easily understandable terms.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and make logical decisions.
  • Ability to incorporate evolving and emerging theories, principles, ethics, and best practices; and apply these to current assignments.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any subject major;

AND

  • Two years of professional records analysis and records management work experience at the entry level, or two years of experience as a Records Analyst I with the State of Vermont.

OR

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in archival management, library or information science, records management, business administration, general management, public administration, computer science, legal studies, or a closely related field;

AND

  • One year of professional records analysis and records management work experience at the entry level, or one year of experience as a Records Analyst I with the State of Vermont.

Salary: Minimum salary: $42,036

Application Procedure:

Apply online at: http://www.vermontpersonnel.org/ Complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Job Reference # 25932.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Linda Hall, Personnel Administrator, at 802-808-0586 or lhall@sec.state.vt.us.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Post date: August 24, 2009

Closing date: September 10, 2009

Position title: Project Director/Systems Librarian

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania seeks a librarian or archivist with strong managerial and information technology skills to direct the Digital Center for Americana (DCA) pilot project, which will combine archival processing, conservation, cataloging, and digitization. Highlights of this $500,000 project include creating a new online digital collection with some 5,000 digital facsimiles and over 17,000 item descriptions, processing and conserving 51 Civil War-related collections totaling 317 linear feet, creating a new online guide that describes all of HSP's archival collections, and establishing authority control over HSP's online catalog records.

Responsibilities:

The Project Director/Systems Librarian will provide overall coordination for the DCA project and work closely with permanent staff members who are involved in managing specific project components. The Project Director/Systems Librarian will have special responsibility for supervising project subcontractors and overseeing the IT aspects of the project. With the DCA project as a focal point, she or he will support HSP's longterm efforts to build a sustainable digitization program and use IT to improve overall collection management and access.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • develop project timetable and coordinate timely completion of project objectives
  • coordinate project evaluation and reports
  • establish and manage relationships with project subcontractors and oversee their work, including:
    • merger of two archival collections databases and creation of a new online guide,
    • customization work on digital asset management system (DAMS),
    • bulk import of graphics shelf list card records into the DAMS, and
    • OPAC authority control work
  • work with Digital Collections Archivist on DAMS uploads and testing
  • provide technical guidance and programming support in managing HSP's OPAC and collection
  • management databases, including possible implementation of Archivists' Toolkit
  • participate in organization-wide discussion and planning for strengthening HSP's digitization program,
  • forming digital access partnerships, and improving use of information technology for collection management and access
  • perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, limited-term (16-month) position (Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week).

Qualifications:

This position requires a graduate degree in library science, information science, archival administration, or a related field; at least two years of relevant professional experience, including database management and design, OPAC management, and project management; in-depth knowledge of library/archives systems, procedures, and standards; excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Special collections library experience preferred. Experience with Ex Libris Voyager, Microsoft Access, and open source software (specifically CollectiveAccess and Archivists' Toolkit) preferred.

Salary:

$45,000-$50,000 plus competitive benefits

Application Procedure:

Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Lee Arnold
Director of the Library and Collections
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
larnold@hsp.org

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New York Philharmonic Archives

Post date: August 14, 2009

Closing date: Until filled.

Position title: Digital Archivist Project Manager

New York Philharmonic Archives seeks a Digital Archivist Project Manager to supervise the entire process of digitizing 1.3 million pages of content and the implementation of the institution's Alfresco digital asset management system making these documents available to researchers world-wide through the internet. This is a three-year grant-funded project but there is the possibility that this assignment would extend beyond that period. This position is based in the Archives and interfaces heavily with the Information Technology department.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with systems and procedures that will ensure efficient and accurate description including auto-cataloguing from other sources.
  • Work with digital team to make recommendations for enhancements to cataloguing tools, documentation standards and other software applications.
  • Supervise large staff of interns; liaise with academic advisors and work-study departments that supply processing assistants.
  • Collect and update relevant data (software scripts, related tracking databases, etc) and serve as gatekeeper for documentation of systems and project.
  • In collaboration with Archives staff, develop long-term policies and procedures for maintaining the digital asset management system and preservation of digital assets.
  • Interface with Philharmonic personnel to ensure newly created digital assets are integrated into the digital asset management system.
  • Maintain current metadata models, evaluate possible changes on an ongoing basis.
  • Work closely with end users to understand search and retrieval requirements. Establish guidelines for and assist in training personnel in the use of the system.
  • Miscellaneous duties as required.

Requirements:

  • M.A. in Archival Management or Library Information Science (MLS degree) - digital emphasis strongly preferred
  • 3-5 years management level experience which must include some digital archives experience
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Strong understanding of databases and working knowledge of a variety of digital content formats and standards (e.g. XML, .jpg, PDF).
  • Technologically savvy with ability keep abreast of technological developments within the industry.
  • Ability to draft and maintain clear documentation and policies for digitization program.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property issues.
  • Ability to accomplish goals with limited resources and a vibrant team spirit.
  • Keen attention to detail, great organization, flexibility in accommodating rapid change, resourcefulness and ingenuity, the ability to cope well with pressure, and a strong achievement orientation tempered by respect for colleagues.
  • Previous experience with Alfresco or other Content Management Systems a plus.
  • An enthusiasm for classical music is highly valued.

Application Procedure:

Please send resume including salary history/requirements to: resumes@nyphil.org. Please indicate position for which you are applying in the subject line. We regret that we will only be able to respond to applicants being considered for interviews. No phone calls please. EOE.

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The Explorers Club

Post date: August 4, 2009

Closing date: August 21, 2009

Position title: Project Archivist-Legacy Finding Aid Conversion

The Explorers Club is a 501(c)3, non-profit institution dedicated to the promotion of field research and the proposition that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore. Founded in 1904, the club now has approximately 3,000 members worldwide. As an historic institution, the Club recognizes its obligation to preserve, conserve, and make available the unique and important records in its custody. These consist of a research library of over 13,000 volumes, 550 linear feet of archives and manuscripts and an object collection. The collections are used by biographers, genealogists, film documentarians, curators, writers, journalists, photo researchers, independent enthusiasts, members, and students.

The Club has recently received a grant of $10,000 from the Geoffrey and Martha Clark Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to convert handwritten, typescript and other legacy finding aids into machine readable versions. The goal is to have these finding aids available to researchers via our website by the end of 2009.

This will be a 500 hour, consulting position.

Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Curator of Archives, Collections and Books, the project archivist will convert the Club's disparate legacy finding aids into a single, uniform electronic format consistent with standard archival descriptive practices. All data will eventually reside in a single mySQL database, with access either through the Archivists' Toolkit or ICA-AtoM running as a front end. Depending upon original format, the project archivist may need to perform manual data entry, OCR or direct import of data from Microsoft Word and Excel documents. You may also be asked to contribute to an overall guide to the archives and manuscripts which the Curator will be working on concurrently.

The position is located at The Explorers Club offices in New York, NY, and the start date is September 8, 2009

Qualifications:

This is an entry-level position suitable for those who have recently obtained a Master's Degree with an archival concentration (MLS, MLIS or MA in history) and/or who have 1-2 years of experience processing archival collections. In addition, candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Knowledge of archival theory, methodology and practice.
  • Knowledge of archival descriptive standards including EAD and DACS.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Good data entry skills.

Preferred skills

  • Knowledge of the ISAD(G) standard.
  • Demonstrated experience with the Archivists' Toolkit and/or ICA-AtoM.
  • Demonstrated experience with mySQL.
  • Demonstrated experience with scanning software and OCR.

Salary:$20/hour

Application Procedure:

Applications will be accepted until August 21, 2009, with review of applications to take place the week of August 24-28. Interviews will be conducted the week of August 31 to September 4. Note that due to closure of the Club building during the month of August, we cannot provide you with a contact phone number, but would be happy to answer further questions about this position by email.

Send resume and cover letter to:

preferred: dsartain@explorers.org

by mail:
Dorthea Sartain, CA, PhD
Curator of Archives, Collections and Books
The Explorers Club
46 E. 70th Street
New York, NY 10463

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Post date: July 20, 2009

Closing date: Until filled.

Position title: Executive Director, American Archive

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private, nonprofit corporation, is seeking an Executive Director, American Archive to provide leadership and strategic direction in guiding and implementing all aspects of the American Archive project. This project will serve the American public by preserving, exhibiting, and sharing the enduring programming produced and distributed by the public broadcasting system.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish annual operating plans with specific goals and objectives that align with and support the achievement of the American Archive vision.
  • Lead the creation and implementation of all operating processes, policies, standards and protocols for the American Archive.
  • Provide leadership and support services such as technical assistance, training, and/or information resources to public broadcasting stations and producers to ensure that content is ingested into the American Archive, including ‘born digital’ content now and in the future.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and application of research and development activities that informs American Archive’s decision-making on protocols, management, services and outreach activities. Establishes measurable outcomes and monitor performance.
  • Works with other senior management to communicate American Archive’s strategic direction throughout the public broadcasting system
  • Keeps abreast of activities in the marketplace related to digital archiving, particularly those activities that may present opportunities for the American Archive to enhance its efforts in development and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in information management, digital archiving/library sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ten years of work experience reflecting progressively responsible programmatic and administrative roles in digital archiving and asset/information management, as well as demonstrated experience with the management and implementation of large-scale digital archiving management systems.
  • Prior management experience, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies and processes for achieving business objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, organizing and managing multiple priorities, projects, and activities as well as critical deadlines.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead others, resolve conflicts, and ensure the achievement of results.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced capabilities relative to collaboration, negotiation, persuasion, and making effective presentations.
  • A high level of confidence, integrity, can-do attitude and a hands on approach to problem-solving as well as an executive presence for interacting with and influencing key leadership and stakeholders.
  • Critical thinking, sound judgment and problem analysis/resolution capabilities at both the strategic and operational levels.
  • Project management expertise, particularly an understanding of project planning, budgets, and financial/performance tracking.
  • Advanced proficiency with the technology associated with digital archiving and asset/information management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A related Doctorate degree.
  • Familiarity with the public broadcasting system and CPB.

Salary:$ 91,500 to $125,800

Application Procedure:

For more information on this position, visit our jobline: www.cpb.org/jobline CPB offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including building fitness center. Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

jobs@cpb.org

Corporation for Public Broadcasting
401 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

AA/EOE

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Bucknell University

Post date: June 22, 2009

Closing date: July 5, 2009

Position title: Assistant Curator Special Collections & University Archives

Responsibilities:

Bucknell University seeks to hire an Assistant Curator for Special Collections/University Archives who works closely with and reports to the Curator to assure the programs and services of Special Collections/University Archives are meeting the learning, teaching, and research needs of Bucknell University. The Assistant Curator will take a lead role with assuring that the department's services are open and accessible to users on a regular basis and researchers' needs are met in a timely manner. Working collaboratively with the Curator, this position will assist with the development and implementation of departmental work processes, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Curator will work with the Curator to support collections and their use, including the implementation of the archives collection management system, archival processing, user access, and digitization and cataloging projects. It is expected that the Assistant Curator will regularly participate in the planning and preparation of Special Collections/University Archives exhibits and other outreach efforts, including research services, instruction, and promotion to grow the campus' awareness of the value of Special Collections/University Archives' collections and services.

Application Procedure:

For maximum consideration, post a cover letter, resume, and names of three references by midnight, Sunday, July 5, 2009 on Bucknell University’s online recruiting website at www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Bucknell encourages applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA).

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Historical Society of Washington, DC - Kiplinger Research Library

Post date: June 17, 2009

Closing date: July 13, 2009.

Position title: Project Archivist

Position Purpose:

The Archivist will oversee activities in an NHPRC grant funded project to process archival collections. The archivist will assist in organizing and prioritizing the processing projects, processing collections, and training and supervising interns and volunteers involved with the project.

Reportability:

Reports to the Library Director and Head of Collections.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

MLS from an ALA accredited school of library and information science. Knowledge of professional archival practices, procedures and techniques, including preservation practices. Training and/or experience processing collections using “More Product, Less Process” practices and techniques. Supervisory experience. One year of experience appraising, arranging and describing manuscripts and archival materials. Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize, and exercise initiative and judgment. Expertise in using automated systems for processing and accessing archival materials. Knowledge of computer functions related to this position, including training and/or experience in EAD. Ability to track a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to function as part of a team of professionals and volunteers. Ability and willingness to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to maintain a work schedule that includes 40 hours per week. Two year commitment required.

Preferred:

Experience supervising volunteers and interns. Experience working with local history collections. Demonstrated interest in Washington history. Experience with photograph collections, including preservation and digitization practices. BA in history.

Principal Responsibilities, Tasks, & Performance Indicators:

  • Carries out the archival processing work described in the NHPRC grant to maximize productivity and meet goals of the grant. Tasks will include organizing and prioritizing the work; supervising interns and volunteers assigned to the project; interviewing, selecting, and training new interns and volunteers to work on the project; contributing to NHPRC reports.
  • Arranges and describes archival collections using the “More Product, Less Process” Method.
  • Establishes templates and procedures for creation of finding aids using EAD.
  • Assists with statistics keeping.
  • Updates accession, patron, donor, or other database records as needed using PastPerfect software.
  • Contributes to updating and creating new procedures and policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Salary: Salary and Classification: $60,000 annual salary; Temporary (2 year), Professional full time position with benefits

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Yvonne Carignan, Library Director, The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., 801 K street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001, or email them to carignan@historydc.org by July 13, 2009, for full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Smithsonian Photographic Services Division

Post date: May 16, 2009

Closing date: June 12, 2009.

Position title: Archivist

Responsibilities:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assures the implementation of best archival practices with respect to the care and conservation of collections and associated collections data.
  • Assists with fulfillment services to Smithsonian staff, visiting researchers, and customers including application of copyrights, rules and procedures for reproduction and use of Archival materials.
  • Formats and enters collections data into digital databases that conform to Smithsonian-wide standards; posts images and cataloguing information in SIRIS, the Smithsonian's online public access catalog, or other online catalogs.

Qualifications:

A. Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

B. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to Basic Requirements above, you must have one year of specialized experience (Federal or other) that is equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal government performing the following duties: managing archives and archival collections; using an integrated library system (e.g., Dynix Horizon, Sirsi, Millennium, Endeavor, etc.); and applying photograph cataloging standards such as (MARC21, AACR (2), Dublin Core, VRA, MODS) and image database technology to archival situations.

Salary: Series & Grade: GS-1420-09/09
Salary Range: $50,408.00 - 65,531.00 USD per year
Promotion Potential: 11

Application Procedure:

Go to http://www.usajobs.gov and search for job announcement number: 09A-AW-295229-DEU-SIA. Specific details about the application procedures can be found in the posting.

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Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Post date: May 14, 2009

Closing date: Until filled.

Position title: Assistant Archivist

The Records Management Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is responsible for the management of all Bank records. The department consists of four major areas: Records Management Administration; Records Center Operations; Legal Records Support; and Archives Management. The Bank's Archives is responsible for the identification and preservation of historical and permanent records, conducts research into Bank records for internal and external clients, maintains the Bank's central files and microfilm collections, and contributes to the development of an enterprise-wide Records Management program.

Responsibilities:

Respond to complex reference inquiries from internal and external researchers;
Summarize and log research responses for historical reference;
Monitor and control highly sensitive and/or critical documents;
Assist in Archival operations including:
Identifying and inventorying historical records transferred to the Archives;
Arranging and describing records according to specified standards;
Performing preservation-related tasks; and
Supervising on-site researchers.
Digitize paper-based collections, including both scanning and indexing;
Assist in various records-related special projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

MLS with an Archives/Records concentration OR a subject Master's and archival certificate OR substantial archival work experience;
Strong verbal, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to handle highly confidential matters discreetly;
Self-motivation and ability to work independently;
Functional knowledge of DACS;
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of document/records management applications and digital preservation;
Archival/Records Management experience and/or banking knowledge highly desirable; and
Ability to lift 40 lb. records boxes in the course of performing archives and research-related tasks.

Security Clearance: This position requires access to FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization, and U.S. permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of being eligible to do so.

Salary: The specific salary grade will be based on the individual's skills, experience, and current salary grade.

Application Procedure:

Please apply directly on the website: http://www.newyorkfed.org/careers/current_openings.html. Requisition #: 2903

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The History Factory

Post date: May 9, 2009

Closing date: Until filled.

Position title: Project Archivist

The History Factory has an immediate need for a full-time archivist to perform arrangement and description work on a project involving the historical records of a global financial services firm. Under the general supervision of the Director of Archival Services, the project archivist will process and catalog digital and physical records according to accepted archival and information standards. The term of the project is 6 months with strong possibility of permanent employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assembles, organizes and houses records to facilitate their management and use.
  • Creates original filing unit level catalog records and performs authority work for subjects and record types.
  • Assists in the preparation of detailed finding aids.

Qualifications:

  1. ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS) with coursework in archives administration, or, graduate degree in history with concentration in economic/business history or related field.
  2. Minimum one year professional archival experience involving the arrangement, description, preservation and cataloging of corporate or institutional records.
  3. Knowledge of information management principles and concepts, as well as knowledge of archival theory, methodology and practice; description standards, information technology issues, and issues related to the management and preservation of electronic records.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to staff, management, clients and others.
  5. Abilities to build and sustain effective working relationships with clients from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
  6. Ability to use a computer database management system, and word processing and spreadsheet software.
  7. Must be able to climb 10 ft. ladders and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

The position is located at the History Factory's main offices in suburban Washington, D.C. Periodic domestic and international travel required.

Salary: Not listed.

Application Procedure:

Send resume to
Chris Juhasz, CA
Director, Archival Services
The History Factory
14140 Parke Long Court
Chantilly, VA 20151-1649
T: 703.227.9567
F: 703.631.1124
cjuhasz@historyfactory.com
www.historyfactory.com
blog: www.businesshistorymatters.com

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Georgetown University Law Library

Post date: April 28, 2009

Closing date: Review of applications begins May 25, 2009.

Position title: Archivist

Responsibilities:

The Georgetown University Law Library has an opening for the Georgetown University Law Center Archivist. The Archives serves as the institutional memory of the Georgetown University Law Center by acquiring, organizing, preserving and providing access to records that document the Law Center's history. The Archivist manages all aspects of the collection including record retention and scheduling, processing of materials, providing reference assistance and access of materials to users, and educating institutional offices on records preservation. In addition to the Archives, the Archivist also works with the department's manuscript/personal papers collections, and the Law Center art collection.

Responsible for management of the Law Center Archives; specific responsibilities include:

  1. Using knowledge of archival principles, the Archivist processes or supervises the processing of all material transferred to the collection, ensuring accessibility to and longevity of records. Material is arranged and described, resulting in creation of inventories, finding aids and databases used to access records.
  2. Provides reference service to assist in research for patrons in the use of the collection. Responds to the research needs of Law Center students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as independent scholars.
  3. Responsible for implementing record restrictions applied by governing offices, as well as ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive records.
  4. Responsible for the management of the physical maintenance of the Law Center Archives collection.
  5. Educates the Law Center community on the importance of records management and works closely with individual offices in establishing and implementing record retention procedures.

Manages and maintains the Law Center Archives web pages. Works with the Special Collections Librarian and Assistant in managing the manuscript/personal papers collections.

Qualifications:

Master of Library Science with a concentration in Archives, or a Master of Arts in American History with a certificate from an accredited archives program or a concentration in archival studies.

Salary: Not listed.

Application Procedure:

Send a resume and the names of three references to Margaret A. Fry, Interim Director, Edward Bennett Williams Law Library, Georgetown University Law Center, 111 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: (202) 662-9162. Fax: (202) 662-9168. E-mail: libraryjobs@law.georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an EOE/AA Employer.

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