MARAC Job Opportunities
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.
Library of Virginia
Post date: July 1, 2008
Closing date: August 8, 2008
Position title: Research Specialist
Responsibilities:
The Archives Research & Information Services Division at the
Library of Virginia is seeking an experienced Research Specialist. The
qualified candidate would provide direct services to the general public, state
and local government officials, and local, national and international media and
academic and specialized researchers and correspondents by interpreting,
evaluating and analyzing their research needs by applying knowledge of Virginia
history and government, historiography, and the holdings of the archives in
order to guide, direct, instruct or provide the information necessary to answer
inquiries and to make the archival records of the Commonwealth available for
use.
Qualifications:
- Degree in US History, American Studies, Library Science or a related field
required with an emphasis in archival administration or Academy of Certified
Archivists (ACA) certification. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Considerable experience in an archives, manuscripts repository, or special
collections department of a major research library with emphasis on public
service is desirable.
- Considerable knowledge of Virginia & US History and Government.
- Considerable knowledge of historical and genealogical research methodology;
archival theory and practice and cartographic research methodology.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide moderately complex to complex reference
service in an archival repository and research library.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations, analyze research materials,
write effectively and prepare publications.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects and direct the work of
others.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the public on a sustained basis and as a
member of a team; and to use computer programs and automated databases.
- Must pass a background check.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience
may substitute for educational requirements.
Salary:
Minimum salary: $34,958
Application
Procedure:
The Library of Virginia values diversity in the workforce.
Bicultural, bilingual, female, and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a unique opportunity for
career enrichment. The Library fosters an open, team-oriented work
environment and is seeking individuals who value this approach. To apply,
candidates must submit a completed Virginia state employment application form
for position #00040 by 5:00 PM on 8/8/08.
Application Instructions: Paper applications are no longer
accepted. You must apply through the Virginia Jobs system. Please visit our
website for additional information about this position and the Virginia Jobs
link at: www.lva.lib.va.us. Applications that are e-mailed, faxed or
delivered to the agency will not be accepted. Computers are available for
applying for jobs in the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Career
Center, public libraries, and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. The
Library of Virginia will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to
applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the
application and/or interview process.
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Historical Society of Frederick County
Post date: June 26, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Archivist
Responsibilities:
The Historical Society of Frederick County, Maryland seeks
qualified applicants for the full-time position of archivist. Responsibilities
include collecting, processing and providing access to archival collections
relating to the history of Frederick County. The archivist also will assist
researchers on-site, respond to written inquiries, and perform outreach in the
community. The archivist will work Tuesday-Saturday and an occasional
Sunday.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will possess an advanced degree in library
science or equivalent training, as well as experience working with historical
collections.
Salary:
Starting pay for this position is in the upper twenties with
good benefits.
Application
Procedure: To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to:
Executive Director, Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St.,
Frederick, MD 21701 or submit the same to mhudson@hsfcinfo.org. Review of
applications will begin on July 14, 2008.
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Enoch Pratt Free Library / State Library Resource Center
Post date: June 13, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Librarian III, Digitization Supervisor / Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing digitization projects for both the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Program, including the oversight of staff, policy, budget, and workflow
- Manages the continued growth and development of current projects and implements new projects as they arise
- Manages and maintains a digital collections repository
- Engages in outreach activities to market the MDCH Program and maintain existing and develop new collaborative project partnerships
- Acts as a professional resource by consulting on various aspects of digitization projects
- Keeps up-to-date with developments and trends in digitization and develops realistic plans to incorporate new ideas and technologies into the Digitization Unit workflow
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Digitization Unit, including the supervision of two full-time staff and occasional part-time interns or volunteers
- Co-manages a budget
- Some travel required, must have own vehicle
Department/Location: Digitization Unit, Web Management Department / Information Access Division
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library and/or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited college or university
- Ability to manage and maintain a digital collections repository
- Knowledge of best practices for digitization and digital imaging, metadata development and capture, and archival storage of digital objects
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction
- Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
- Ability to work both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and project partners in a service-oriented, collaborative environment
- One (1) year of supervisory experience directing and evaluating the work of others
Position of trust: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information from the Maryland State Police.
Salary: Grade 110, $39,200-$47,900
Application Procedure:
Please submit a resume with Librarian III, Digitization Supervisor / Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage Coordinator clearly indicated to:
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Office of Human Resources
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-4484
Email: hr@prattlibrary.org
Attention: Librarian III, EE/AA; ADA; EOE
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New York Annual Conference of the United
Methodist Church
Post date: May 28, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Part-Time Archivist
Part-time Archivist for the New York Annual Conference of the
United Methodist Church. The Conference includes Long Island, New York Metro,
Westchester Co., the Catskill and Hudson Valley regions, and Western
Connecticut.
Responsibilities:
Duties include administration, records management of both
historical and current records and information retrieval. The archivist will
conduct workshops, retrieve information, answer research questions via email,
snail mail and in person, process records and attend every-other-month Archives
and History Commission meetings, including 5-day long Annual Conference in
June.
The position is 15 hours a week currently, with a high
probability of increased hours after one year. The position is currently
located in White Plains, NY with a move to a different community pending within
the year.
Qualifications:
- Ideally the Archivist will have a master’s degree with a specialization in
archival studies with three years of work experience in an archival
setting.
- The Archivist works collaboratively with the Archives and History
Commission: however the Archivist works with no direct supervision. The
position calls for an individual with a high degree of personal integrity and
self-confidence. As a representative of the New York Annual Conference, the
Archivist must have acute judgment and diplomatic skills as some of the records
are of a highly personal nature.
- A knowledge and appreciation of the United Methodist faith tradition is
preferred. Work in a non-profit environment is a plus.
- The position calls for strong oral, written, computer and presentation
skills. Some travel is required.
Salary:
$15/hour.
Application
Procedure:
Please respond via email at: reymanld@hotmail.com or snail mail
at Archives Position, Attn: Leslie Reyman, 110 Terrace View Ave. #D3, Bronx, NY
10463
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University of Baltimore
Post date: May 13, 2008
Closing date: May 30, 2008
Position title: Project Archivist, American
Clan Gregor Collection
Responsibilities:
Inventorying and processing collection materials and creating
finding aids: appraising, describing, classifying, arranging and preserving
manuscript and archival material. Using basic preservation measures such as
re-foldering, removal of paper clips, preserving and scanning; labeling acid
neutral folders and boxes.
Part-time position; 20 hours per week, beginning July 2,
2008-June 30, 2009.
Qualifications:
B.A. in History or a graduate of an accredited Master of Library
Science program with emphasis on archival studies. Successful candidate must
have excellent organizational skills as well as written and oral communication
skills. Prefer at least one year of experience appraising, arranging and
describing manuscripts and archival materials. Must be proficient with accepted
conservation and preservation methods applied to archival and manuscript
collections and be sensitive to proper care and handling of special
collections. Be able and willing to lift boxes up to 30 lbs. Computer
proficiency in Microsoft Word.
Salary:
$22.00/hour.
Application
Procedure:
Please send a resume and 3 references to:
Thomas L. Hollowak, Associate Director for Special Collections
University of Baltimore, Langsdale Library
1420 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201
thollowak@ubalt.edu
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Library of Virginia
Post date: May 5, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Records & Information
Management Analyst – Electronic Records
Responsibilities:
The Library of Virginia is seeking a Records & Information
Management Analyst – Electronic Records (Program Administrative Specialist II,
Position #214) as part of the dynamic Records Management team, to provide
innovative services to designated records officers in state and local
governmental offices and to analyze and assess complex paper and electronic
information systems; to cooperatively develop and review Record Retention and
Disposition Schedules for the management of public records; to identify records
management training needs and recommend, develop and present creative training
programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in US History, American Studies, Political Science or
Library Science with emphasis in information management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of records management techniques and electronic
records management practices, systems analysis, data management, and practices
for imaging, e-mail and emerging electronic technologies and component hardware
and software.
- Progressively responsible positions in a large governmental archival or
records management program highly desirable.
- Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Records Manager (CRM) highly desirable
- Working knowledge of state and local government organization, operations
and functions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop retention and disposition schedules.
- Excellent customer service skills required to provide consultative
services.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in
writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of professional, support,
and clerical staff, and with public officials at the local, state, and federal
levels.
- Demonstrated ability to advise agency management on organizational and
operational issues.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may
substitute for requirements.
- Must pass a background check.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience
may substitute for educational requirements.
Salary:
Minimum: $44,777
Application
Procedure:
The Library of Virginia values diversity in the workforce.
Bicultural, bilingual, female, and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a unique opportunity for
career enrichment. The Library fosters an open, team-oriented work
environment and is seeking individuals who value this approach. To apply,
candidates must submit a completed Virginia state employment application form
for position #119. Review of application materials will begin on May 23rd,
2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions: Paper applications
are no longer accepted. You must apply through the Virginia Jobs system.
Please visit our website for additional information about this position and the
Virginia Jobs link at: www.lva.lib.va.us. Applications that are e-mailed, faxed or
delivered to the agency will not be accepted. Computers are available for
applying for jobs in the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Career
Center, public libraries, and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. The
Library of Virginia will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to
applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the
application and/or interview process.
If you have any questions please contact Jill Bari Steinberg in
the Human Resources Office, Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone 804-692-3586.
An EEO/AA/ADA Employer
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American Jewish Historical Society
Post date: April 29, 2008
Closing date: May 30, 2008
Position title: Director of Library and
Archives
Founded in 1892, the American Jewish Historical Society’s
holdings include approximately 20 million documents, 60,000 books, thousands of
photographs, paintings and other objects that bear witness to the remarkable
contributions of the American Jewish community to American society from the
16th century to the present. The mission of AJHS is to foster awareness and
appreciation of the American Jewish experience and to serve as a national
information resource through the collection, preservation and dissemination of
materials relating to American Jewish history.
The AJHS seeks a Director of Library and Archives to expand and
develop its current staff of four full-time and several part time employees,
plus interns and volunteers. The library and archives’ mission is to collect,
preserve, and make accessible historical materials concerning the communal,
cultural, religious, and political life of American Jewry. The library and
archives provides access to the material in its care following standard
archival and library procedures. This position reports to the Executive
Director of AJHS.
Responsibilities:
- Provides vision, leadership and operational management. Responsible for
staff recruitment, supervision and development.
- Sets goals for library and archives with professional staff.
- Advocates AJHS library and archives on issues related to services shared
with partners at the Center for Jewish History (CJH), such as collection
development, user services, online catalog.
Library and Archives Operations
- Develops and implements day-to-day library and archives practices, policies
and procedures for all aspects of public service.
- Manages and supervises all library and archives activities regarding:
acquisition, arrangement and description, EAD markup, electronic access,
preservation and holdings maintenance, cataloging, reference (live and remote),
records management, technology, online catalogs, security, and outreach.
- Prepares quarterly and or annual reports.
- Manages and supervises all long-range planning for facilities, archival and
library practices, disaster planning, technology, preservation, security,
maintenance, outreach, and collaboration with other institutions and partners
at the Center for Jewish History.
- Participates with CJH partners regarding shared issues: grant development,
electronic systems, online catalog, collection development, exhibits.
- Participates in fundraising or grant writing activities.
- Serves as project director on library and archives grant projects.
Implements all grant requirements in collabortion with grant project team and
development department.
- Provide access to collections to researchers and curators.
Outreach and Advocacy
- Represents the American Jewish Historical Society at relevant professional
forums. Attends local and national professional meetings when appropriate and
establishes and maintains liaison with other institutions.
- Represents the American Jewish Historical Society and its collections to
the general public and to the scholarly community at large.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Library Sciene, Archives and History, History or related
subject.
- A minimum of ten (10) years professional archival experience, including
strong supervisory experience.
- Expert in best practice for archival procedures.
- Familiar with library concepts and practices.
- Outstanding flexibility, and ability to work both independently and
collaboratively in a public service environment
- Experience in the management of rare books and manuscripts
- Detail oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet
deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Interest and experience with online library systems and digital intiatives
Hours are primarily 9 am –5pm Monday through Friday. Must be willing to work
additional hours as workload demands or for special events.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health and
dental insurance benefits.
Application
Procedure: Please submit a brief cover letter and curriculum
vita VIA E-MAIL ONLY to feldberg@ajhs.org. No phone calls, please.
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New York University, Institute of Fine
Arts
Post date: April 29, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Reference and Special
Collections Librarian
New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts is dedicated to
graduate teaching and advanced research in the history of art, archaeology, and
the conservation and technology of works of art. From its advantageous position
on New York’s Museum Mile, the Institute plays a vital role in the public
dissemination and discussion of art historical research through an active
program of lectures and conferences. The Institute offers the degrees of Master
of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy, the Advanced Certificate in Conservation of
Works of Art for those M.A. students choosing to specialize in Conservation,
and the Certificate in Curatorial Studies issued jointly with the Metropolitan
Museum of Art as part of the Ph.D. program.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for administering the Institute of Fine Arts
Library’s rare book, manuscript, archival, and other special collections
including: supervision of the Special Collections reading room, providing user
services, doing collection development, planning preservation, and contributing
to bibliographic control. Other responsibilities include creating and
maintaining user access resources through research and writing, developing an
exhibits program and publications in support of use of the collections. The
Librarian will also be responsible for educational outreach to the professors,
graduate students, and undergraduates who do or may potentially use Special
Collections materials. This outreach will take the form of direct contact with
faculty whose research interests overlap with the holdings of the Special
Collections and IFA Archives, instruction to students in the use of special
collection and archival materials, and the development of other venues (such as
blogs and Wikis).
Specific duties include:
- enhances and exploits the archival and special collections for the purposes
of research and the historical record, and develops effective aids for their
use, including electronic finding aids, guides, and exhibitions;
- provides public service to Library users, including reference, instruction,
and outreach;
- provides guidance and access to information resources, both inside the
library and beyond the library, through databases, telecommunications networks
and cooperative arrangements;
- sets policy and levels of practice for special collection and archival
matters in the IFA;
- provides direction on the processing and preservation of IFA special
collections and archival records;
- participates in strategic planning, collection development, general
reference, and the library instruction program;
- maintains and implements a records management policy for IFA records having
archival value for items in all formats, including print and digital;
- provides archival, records management, and preservation expertise to IFA
offices and departments;
- advises IFA faculty on the disposition of their professional papers;
- Maintains a current knowledge of development in both relevant subject
fields (particularly art history, archaeology, and object conservation) and
librarianship through individual study, research, attendance at professional
meetings, seminars, conferences, etc.
Qualifications:
Requirements are: an MLS and a background in art history or
associated field (advanced degree preferred and required for tenure);
specialized training in or professional job experience in reference service and
special collections management for scholarly use, and a working knowledge of at
least one modern European language.
Application
Procedure:
Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of
application that specifically states how background and experiences are
relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications; current resume;
and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Ms.
Janet Koztowski, Libraries Human Resources Director, New York University
Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012, (fax) 212-995-4070,
or e-mail: jobs@library.nyu.edu. Resumes will be accepted until the position
is filled. NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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Gelman Library, George Washington
University
Post date: April 21, 2008
Closing date: Open until filled. Review of
applications begins June 2, 2008.
Position title: Public Services and Outreach
Librarian for Special Collections
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for educational
outreach to the professors, graduate students, and undergraduates who do or may
potentially use Special Collections materials. This outreach will take the
form of direct contact with faculty whose research interests overlap with the
holdings of the Special Collections Research Center, as well as the use of
blogs, Wikis, and other technologies and innovative approaches. The Librarian
will be responsible for managing the day-to-day public services operations,
including reference services, reprographic services, supervision of the reading
room, and supervision of holdings maintenance activities including processing
books and periodicals and stacks maintenance. For the full position
description and application requirements please see http://www.gwu.edu/gelman/library/employment/
Qualifications:
Basic qualifications
Appropriate academic background (MLS from an ALA-accredited library school
and/or advanced degree in a Humanities, Social Science or related subject
area). Coursework or training in archival management and/or a demonstrated
understanding of research use of archives and manuscripts. Relevant job
experience at an archive or special collections department. Supervisory
experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of archival public services and outreach practices and
initiatives; strong communication, organizational and project management
skills. Minimum of two years professional work experience in an archive or
special collections department. A second master’s degree in American history is
highly desirable in applicants with the MLS. High energy and interpersonal
skills to handle a variety of reference inquiries is desirable. Excellent oral
and written communications skills, as well as conceptual skills essential to
outreach program.
Salary:
Appointment at the rank of Librarian I (minimum salary $42,000)
or Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000). Rank and salary based on
qualifications and experience.
Application
Procedure:
Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered
please send a letter containing a brief statement of interest, submit an
assessment of skills related to qualification in the basic qualification, a
curriculum vitae and complete contact information for at least three references
to:
Emma Mosby
Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
The Gelman Library Administration Office
The George Washington University
The Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St. NW, Room 201
Washington, DC 20052
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University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Post date: April 21, 2008
Closing date: Preference will be given to
applications received before May 14, 2008; will remain open until filled.
Position title: Technical Services
Archivist
Responsibilities:
The University Libraries at the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro invites applications and nominations for the position of Technical
Services Archivist. The Technical Services Archivist supports the mission of
the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives and
Manuscripts Department. Reporting to the University Archivist and working
within the University Archives and Manuscripts division (UA), the Technical
Services Archivist will collaborate with 5.5 staff members in making these
unique collections accessible. For full vacancy announcement: http://provost.uncg.edu/Academic/EPA_Personnel/JobLists/DetailPage
.asp?s=3192
- Administer and manage the Archivist’s Toolkit program for tracking
accessions, collections processing, reference, and other departmental
processes.
- Oversee and serve as a resource in the creation of EAD finding aids for
newly processed collections and the conversion of legacy finding aids to HTML
or EAD formats.
- Update processing guidelines that balance state and national standards with
local resources.
- Create subject guides to processed collection groups and work with the
Cataloging Department in creating MARC/DAC records for collections.
- Provide leadership in evaluation and implementation of digital
preservation, data, and archival standards.
- Coordinate digital projects with the Electronic Resources and Information
Technology Department; edit, abstract and provide xml/asp markup of oral
histories.
- Research the use of emerging technologies to develop and expand
sophisticated instructional services for faculty and students to support the
use and integration of UA collections into the general curriculum.
- Actively contribute to the professional dialogue through involvement in
library, campus, and professional organizations and committees.
- In collaboration with the University Archivist, refine collection
development policies and establish departmental processing priorities.
- Serve as a resource for the implementation of online exhibits.
- Participate in the hiring, training, and supervising of student
assistants.
Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited MLS degree with relevant coursework and a minimum of 18
months direct experience in academic archives or manuscripts department.
- Familiarity with archival and cataloging standards, such as EAD, DACS,
AACR2, LCSH, and MARC.
- Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and web-authoring
technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work
cooperatively and flexibly with a diverse group of people in a courteous and
professional manner.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills; effective
organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated professional achievement, service, and scholarly activity for
merit evaluation and tenure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in providing reference, instruction and outreach services.
- Experience with development and creation of online exhibits.
- Experience in supervising staff and student workers in an academic
library.
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application
Procedure:
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and
contact information of three references by e-mail as attachments to:
r_stineh@uncg.edu
Or by mail to: Ms. Rachel Stinehelfer PO Box 26170 Greensboro NC 27402-6170
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is an Equal
Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Brooklyn Historical Society
Post date: April 9, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Archivist
The Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is seeking an Archivist to oversee its collections of archival and manuscript materials. This is a full time permanent position reporting to the Historical Society’s President, and supervising several interns and volunteers. The Archivist will work closely with the other Library and collections staff, including the Reference Librarian, and Photoarchivist. As part of the collections team the Archivist will also work with staff in other BHS departments as well as with the Collections Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities:
The Archivist will oversee all aspects of the Historical Society’s archives and manuscript collections, including acquisitions, appraisal, arrangement, description, loans, preservation, and reference activities:
Manage the collections, including:
- performing all accessioning and donor-relations tasks
- identifying and determining the status of found-in-collections materials
- maintaining the collections location and status database.
Select, coordinate, and supervise student and assistant projects, including:
- collection processing
- creation of finding aids, MARC records, and EAD encoding
- special projects such as small exhibits, digitization, and research.
Provide a full range of reference and access services to both the general public and in-house staff, including:
- responding to reference questions by mail, phone, email, and in-person
- giving presentations and talks to groups of researchers on BHS collections
- preparing and updating subject guides on popular topics
- assisting with educational programs
- # assisting with in-house exhibits and managing outgoing loans of materials.
Assist in setting collections priorities and policies including:
- overall collections policy (acquisitions, deaccessions, loans, etc.)
- collections development
- rights and reproductions
- space allocation
- strategic planning
Identify, write, and manage grant projects, such as:
- conservation surveys and treatments
- digitization projects
- surveying, cataloging, and processing projects
Other tasks as required, including:
- inventorying collections stored at off-site storage facilities
- developing web page content
- assisting in the creation and maintenance of institutional archives and records management policies
- determining financial requirements and assisting in the budgeting process
- representing the institution at exhibit openings, benefits, and other events.
Frequent Saturday and occasional evening hours required.
Qualifications:
Required
- MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-approved institution, with specialization in archives.
- Two to four years experience appraising, arranging, and describing archival materials, including both personal papers and institutional records.
- One to three years experience answering reference questions via a variety of methods, including engaging with the public in a reading room.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience using archival standards (including MARC, EAD, and DACS) and best practices.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work with people as well as independently.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including proficiency at meeting goals and deadlines.
- Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation standards for archival materials.
- Ability to perform physical activity associated with archives work environments.
- Familiarity with MS Office products.
Preferred
- Previous experience writing and managing grants for archival collections.
- Experience developing digital library resources based on archival materials, including selection and digitization of original materials and preparation of appropriate metadata.
- Previous experience coordinating and supervising graduate student interns and volunteers from the general public.
- Previous budgeting experience.
- Knowledge of American history, especially New York history.
- Records management experience.
Application Procedure:
Please send resume, cover letter with salary requirements to:
President’s Office
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Attention: Archivist Search
No phone inquiries, please.
Brooklyn Historical Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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The Winthrop Group
Post date: April 9, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Archivist
Responsibilities:
NASCAR industry leader is seeking candidates for the position of
Archivist to process and manage documentary material and artifacts related to
the career of a noted race car driver. The position is full time. The
Archivist will focus his/her energy on developing an archives program for the
company and managing its collections. Responsibilities include processing
archival records, creating finding aids, preparing series descriptions,
initiating a conservation plan, creating and managing the Archives database,
cataloging an extensive collection of memorabilia and three-dimensional
objects, and providing access to materials in accord with the needs of the
company. The Archivist will develop a mission statement for the Archives;
provide recommendations regarding future management of the collection; research
intellectual property rights; respond to in-house inquiries; and other related
duties as the need arises. The archivist will work with staff to prepare
appropriate collection and access policies for the Archives. Other duties may
include exhibition support. The position is based in the
Charlotte/Winston-Salem Area in North Carolina.
Qualifications:
- MLS or Archives Management certificate and/or equivalent experience
- Minimum of five years of management in an archives setting
- Business archives experience preferable
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience with collections management
- Knowledge of archival processing standards and procedures
- Proficiency with collection management software, databases and database
design
- Experience with project management required
- Knowledge of NASCAR history
- An experienced manager with energy, commitment, discretion and sound
judgment
- An ability to lift 25 lbs
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Application
Procedure:
Please send a resume; a list of no fewer than three references
including names, titles, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers;
and a brief, sample finding aid to the following address:
Janine St.Germain
The Winthrop Group, Inc.
37 West 39th Street, Suite 501
New York, NY 10018
www.winthropgroup.com
janine@winthropstgermain.com
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Suffolk County Department of Public Works
Post date: July 2, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Archival/Records Management
Interns
The department, located at 335 Yaphank Avenue in Yaphank, is
instituting new Records Management procedures including reorganization of their
long-term storage area to conform to the new operating procedures. Two interns
are needed to help with several aspects of this project.
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of architect, Kenneth E. Phalen and
Senior Clerk, Denise Kern, interns will inventory the contents of the storage
area, update information in department databases, and accompany the architect
and other interns on field work.
Students will report on their activity and progress to the
Archivist in the County Clerk’s office, who will be their academic
supervisor.
Qualifications:
Interns should be adept at the use of Microsoft Office
(especially Access and Excel), willing to get dirty, and familiar with basic
Record Management concepts. Familiarity with architectural and building
documents, plans, and CAD is an advantage.
Salary:
Unpaid, for credit opportunity.
Application
Procedure:
Interested students should submit (email preferred) their resume
to:
Sharon A. Pullen, Archivist
Office of the County Clerk
Historic Documents Library
310 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901-3392
Phone: (631) 852-2000 extn. 700
Email: sharonpullen@suffolkcountyny.gov
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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Post date: April 22, 2008
Closing date: June 1, 2008
Position title: Intern, Archives and Records
Management Department
Responsibilities:
Archives
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is seeking a temporary
part-time Intern to survey, arrange, and describe historical ledgers and rare
books, in accordance with Archives’ arrangement scheme. Archival Assistant
will organize materials, both physically and intellectually, in the DDCF
Archives. He/She will create appropriate finding aids and database records as
directed.
Records Management
In addition to the archival responsibilities noted, the Intern
will inventory records and apply retention rules to a discrete group of
business files. Obsolete records will be physically boxed, tagged and
scheduled for disposition by the Intern with guidance from the DDCF Records
Manager.
The duration of the internship is three months.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or completed Master’s degree in Library Science, American History
or related field, with concentration in Archival Management and/or Records
Management;
- Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
- Knowledge of archival cataloging, records management standards and preservation standards;
- Expertise in special objects and functional assets management computer
software, preferably The Museum System (TMS);
- Proven experience in setting priorities and carrying out projects on
deadline;
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, relational databases, and
digital imaging software;
- The ability to move 40 lb. boxes of materials is preferred;
- Flexibility, adaptability and a sense of humor.
Salary:
$18 per hour.
Application
Procedure:
Individuals interested in applying for this position will send a
cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department of the Doris Duke
Management Foundation.
Mailing Address
Doris Duke Management Foundation
Human Resources Department
80 Route 206 South
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Attn: Archives & RM Recruiter
E-Mail: HR@DDCF.org
Include “Archives & RM Recruiter” in the subject line for consideration
Fax: 908 722 2872
Attn: Archives & RM Recruiter
No phone calls please
Do not apply in person
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Association of American Medical Colleges
Post date: April 7, 2008
Closing date: Until filled.
Position title: Summer Intern
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is looking
for a Summer Intern in its archives. The AAMC and the medical schools,
teaching hospitals, academic and professional societies, faculty,
residents, and students we represent are committed to improving the
nation's health through medical education, research, and high-quality
patient care.
Responsibilities:
Working with the AAMC Archivist, the incumbent may work on a
number of potential projects, including assisting with a photo project,
inventorying new staff papers and backlog, and assistance in
reprocessing records series, among others.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently
enrolled in a degree program. A library science/archives or history
student is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong
communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn
while performing projects independently, as well as working as part of a
team.
Salary:
This full-time (35 hrs. weekly) internship pays $10/hour and
dates are flexible (May/June - August). The AAMC is within walking distance of
the Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle metro stops.
Application
Procedure: Please send cover letter
and resume to recruitment@aamc.org.
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