http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:14:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6194-project-archivist-pittsburgh-pa.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:57:56 GMT Position Title: Project Archivist Job Category: Archives Employer Name: Senator John Heinz History Center Salary Range: Street Address: 1212... Position Title: Project Archivist
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: Senator John Heinz History Center
Salary Range:
Street Address: 1212 Smallman Street
City, State, Country: Pittsburgh, PA
Postal Code: 15222 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Renee Falbo, Director of Human Resources
Contact E-Mail Address: hr@hswp.org
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Fax Number: (412) 454-6030
Contact Website: Heinz History Center
Deadline to Apply:

Position Description/Responsiblities:
POSITION/JOB STATUS: Project Archivist, full-time (1-year Special Project)

Rauh Jewish Archives - Library & Archives Department



REPORTS TO: Archivist, Rauh Jewish Archives



RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rauh Jewish Archives is a component of the Library and Archives Division of the Senator John Heinz History Center. The project archivist position is funded for one year.





The position includes, but is not limited to, the following professional tasks: processing collections, writing finding aids and creating MARC records; marking up finding aids in EAD; digitizing photographs and creating metadata; transcribing oral histories; digitizing analog tapes; and providing reference service. The archivist will also assist in staffing the Rauh Jewish Archives Advisory Committee; supervise interns and volunteers; and perform other duties as assigned. The project archivist will work under the supervision of the Archivist, Rauh Jewish Archives.

Desired Qualifications:
One yearexperience with preparing finding aids, EAD, MARC, DACS, and LC Subject Headings expected. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archival management strongly preferred, but a Master's degree in American history/studies or public history or related discipline with relevant experience in an archival repository may be substituted.





HOURS: Primarily weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays to meet library staffing needs.







All interested applicants, please submit resume and/or letter of interest to
Renee Falbo
Director of Human Resources

Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Fax: (412) 454-6030
E-Mail: hr@hswp.org

Source: LISjobs.com - Job Ads ]]> Archivist Jobs MuseumProfessionals.org http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6194-project-archivist-pittsburgh-pa.html http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6183-archives-repository-librarian-nacogdoches-texas-usa.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:46:30 GMT Position Title: Archives & Repository Librarian
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: Stephen F. Austin State University
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Street Address: 1936 North St.
City, State, Country: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Postal Code: 75962 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Shirley Dickerson
Contact E-Mail Address: hr@sfasu.edu
Contact Phone Number: 936-468-2304
Contact Fax Number: 936-468-1104
Contact Website: https://careers.sfasu.edu/
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The East Texas Research Center (ETRC) at Stephen F. Austin State University seeks to fill the position of Archives & Repository Librarian. This is a faculty-status position responsible for implementing and coordinating the processing and digitization of university archival materials in all formats for inclusion in the university’s institutional repository. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating and maintaining the university’s Records Management Program in accordance with standards established by the Texas State Library. S/he will perform inventories of record storage areas and coordinate scheduling of records disposition.

Desired Qualifications:
Requirements for this position include a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or a master's degree in public history with an emphasis in archival studies. Two years of related experience and familiarity with historical research methods and database searching are preferred.

Source: ]]> Archivist Jobs lreynolds@sfasu.edu http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6183-archives-repository-librarian-nacogdoches-texas-usa.html http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6182-special-collections-librarian-nacogdoches-texas-usa.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:43:24 GMT Position Title: Special Collections Librarian Job Category: Archives Employer Name: Stephen F. Austin State University Salary Range: Commensurate... Position Title: Special Collections Librarian
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: Stephen F. Austin State University
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Street Address: 1936 North St.
City, State, Country: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Postal Code: 75962 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Shirley Dickerson
Contact E-Mail Address: hr@sfasu.edu
Contact Phone Number: (936) 468-2304
Contact Fax Number: (936) 468-1104
Contact Website: https://careers.sfasu.edu/
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The East Texas Research Center (ETRC) at Stephen F. Austin State University seeks to fill the position of Special Collections Librarian. This is a faculty-status position responsible for preserving, arranging, describing, and processing materials along with the creation of finding aids for the ETRC. The successful candidate will provide professional reference and research assistance and assist in developing public programming and outreach activities, including the research and installation of exhibits, tours, orientation sessions, and classroom programs. S/he will identify material for inclusion into the library’s digital repository and will be responsible for ETRC's Regional Historical Resource Depository (RHRD) requests and statistical data.

Desired Qualifications:
Requirements for this position include a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or a master's degree in public history with an emphasis in archival studies. Formal training in archival management and preservation is required. Two years of related experience and familiarity with historical research methods and database searching are preferred.

Source: ]]> Archivist Jobs lreynolds@sfasu.edu http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6182-special-collections-librarian-nacogdoches-texas-usa.html http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6138-project-manager-cataloger-san-diego-california.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:50:22 GMT Position Title: Project Manager, Cataloger Job Category: Archives Employer Name: San Diego History Center Salary Range: Street Address: 1649 El... Position Title: Project Manager, Cataloger
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: San Diego History Center
Salary Range:
Street Address: 1649 El Prado, Suite 3
City, State, Country: San Diego, California
Postal Code: 92101 [Map It!]
Contact Name:
Contact E-Mail Address: chris.travers@sandiegohistory.org
Contact Phone Number: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Website: https://www.sandiegohistory.org/
Deadline to Apply:

Position Description/Responsiblities:
JOB POSTING | PROJECT MANAGER/CATALOGER

REPORTS TO: Director of Photograph Collection

STATUS: Non-exempt, Full-time, Temporary

HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00

PROJECTED START DATE: ASAP

This is a professional position requiring a high level of skill and
competency and the ability to work with limited supervision and make
duty-related decisions. The Project Manager/Cataloger will perform a
variety of duties in order to achieve the goals stated in an
IMLS-funded project, namely, to digitize, catalog and make available
over 7,000 images from the E.H. Davis Collection of American Indian
images. The project Manager/Cataloger will be responsible for planning
the project, ensuring that milestones are met, writing reports, doing
research, and cataloging photographs and drawings from the E.H. Davis
Collection in collaboration with members of the local American Indian
Community as well as scholars. SDHC also plans to invite social
tagging of the newly-created collection records via the web. The
Project Manger/Cataloger will work on the social tagging dimension in
coordination with the Balboa Park Online Collaborative. This will be a
full-time position for a period of 18 months. The Project
Manager/Cataloger must have a professional demeanor at all times, with
a strong work ethic, high energy and enthusiasm and must be
detail-oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

§ Manages all aspects of the project to achieve the goals stated in
the grant, including planning, writing reports, and tracking the
budget

§ Generates concise catalog records using San Diego History Center’s
collection management system (Past Perfect)

§ Conducts research using primary and secondary sources, including
original Davis notes and manuscripts

§ Supervises one Digital Imaging Technician

§ Works closely with the American Indian community to engage
community members in helping to identify the subject matter of the
images

§ Interacts with the project’s scholarly advisers to obtain
additional information about Davis images

§ Networks with professionals at the National Museum of the American
Indian to access Davis-related materials in that institution’s
collections

§ Makes presentations about the project to both American Indian and
non-American Indian groups to generate interest in the E.H. Davis
Collection

§ Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

§ M.A. in Museum Studies, Library Science, or related field

§ Experience managing a large cataloging project

§ Minimum two years of cataloging experience

§ Familiarity with Past Perfect preferred

§ Photography knowledge and Adobe PhotoShop experience preferred

§ Familiarity with American Indian history and culture preferred

§ Sensitivity to diverse cultural traditions

§ Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

§ Availability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary in
order to accommodate schedules of community partners

§ Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills

§ Must be able to speak, read and write in English

§ Advanced PC skills- proficient using MS Windows, Word, Excel,
Outlook, and the Internet

§ Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation with proof of
liability insurance


Compensation: Depending on experience; please submit salary requirements

Please send cover letters and resumes to chris.travers@sandiegohistory.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Source: MuseJobs ]]> Archivist Jobs MuseumProfessionals.org http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6138-project-manager-cataloger-san-diego-california.html http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6132-project-archivist-albert-e-ellis-papers-new-york-ny.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:18:38 GMT Position Title: Project Archivist, Albert E. Ellis Papers Job Category: Archives Employer Name: Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript... Position Title: Project Archivist, Albert E. Ellis Papers
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Salary Range:
Street Address: 535 West 114th St.
City, State, Country: New York, NY
Postal Code: 10027 [Map It!]
Contact Name:
Contact E-Mail Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Website: Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Deadline to Apply:

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library is searching for an experienced archivist to process the papers of Albert Ellis (1913-2007). Ellis is generally considered to be one of the originators of the cognitive revolutionary paradigm shift in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies. He was the president and president emeritus of the Albert Ellis Institute, based in New York City. This position will be funded for a period of 18 months from the date of hire with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Curator of Manuscripts and University Archivist, the Project Archivist will be responsible for the oversight of arrangement and description and appropriate archival housing; identification and referral of items as necessary for conservation treatment; and the preparation of an EAD-encoded finding aid and other descriptive access tools. In addition, the project archivist will establish and regularly update a blog that will explore the arrangement and description of the collection, but also utilize the material to contextualize Ellis's place within the field of behavioral therapy. The project archivist will coordinate the activities of work-study students that are assigned to assist with arrangement and description of manuscript and archival collections; assign tasks and monitor pace and direction of work; maintain schedules and meet deadlines. The project archivist submits regular reports on manuscript and archival processing, and supports and participates in reference and public service.

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.

We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications:


Source: A&A List ]]> Archivist Jobs MuseumProfessionals.org http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6132-project-archivist-albert-e-ellis-papers-new-york-ny.html http://www.museumprofessionals.org/forum/archivist-jobs/6128-archivist-research-librarian-fort-worth-texas.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:11:13 GMT Position Title: Archivist/Research Librarian Job Category: Archives Employer Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Salary Range: Street... Position Title: Archivist/Research Librarian
Job Category: Archives
Employer Name: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Salary Range:
Street Address: 1600 Gendy Street
City, State, Country: Fort Worth, Texas
Postal Code: 76107 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Human Resources Manager
Contact E-Mail Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Fax Number: (817) 255-9354
Contact Website: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History |
Deadline to Apply:

Position Description/Responsiblities:
Under the supervision of the Curator of History, the Archivist/Research Librarian oversees the day to day operation of the Museum's William Green Memorial Library and the Archives, as well as provides both institutional and online research services for the staff and the general public.

The William Green Memorial Library houses more than 6000 volumes and reflects the Museum’s collections of both science and history. This non-circulating library serves the community, volunteers and staff. Highlights of the Museum Library include:

Books on Pre-Columbian Art collected by former Curator Aubyn Kendall, museology, Texana (people, history and Texas life), astronomy (The Charlie Mary Noble Astronomy Library), material culture, local history, the WPA Texas Writer’s Project on microfilm, the Southwestern Historical Quarterly from 1897 to the present, National Geographic from 1914 to the present, and Museum News from 1948 to the present.

The Institutional Archives of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History traces the history of the Museum, from its planning in 1939 by members of the Fort Worth chapter of Administrative Women in Education, to the present. The archives consist of exhibit files, posters, videos and photographs and miscellaneous ephemera.

The Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Archives: Documenting an important part of Fort Worth history since it’s beginning in 1896, these archives consist of 30 linear feet of news clipping scrapbooks starting in 1939, rodeo programs, rodeo badges, posters and photographs. The Stock Show archives are available, for informational and educational purposes only, to researchers by appointment. Requests for copies of materials are jointly reviewed by the Museum and the Stock Show.

Major General William Jenkins Worth Archives consists of 6 boxes of information on the namesake of our city collected and donated by local Fort Worth scholar Bill Turner. Highlights include sheet music of the General Worth March and a contemporary account of Worth’s funeral.

Acquired in 1989, the Scott and Stuart Gentling Archives is composed of materials related to the creation of their Of Birds and Texas elephant folio book and paintings. The Museum is proud to have the 42 original paintings in our collection. Artist Stuart Gentling attributed his love of painting birds to an Audubon book he discovered as a child in the Museum’s library.

Specific Duties:

The Archivist/Librarian would be responsible for generating and maintaining records on library holdings and acquisitions, as well as order and process books and periodicals (accession, catalog, label books).

The Archivist/Librarian would also be responsible for organizing the Institutional Archives, and processing various types of materials and media, including photographs, videos, films, slides, posters, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, artifacts, blue prints and plans pertaining to the history of the Museum. This person will also maintain the Gentling Bird Painting and General Worth Archives, well as the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Archives. The Archivist/Librarian will maintain a close working relationship with Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s Publicity Manager and will facilitate periodic ongoing donations to the collection, as well as assist researchers wanting to use this collection.

Additional Duties Include:

•Gathering research information for exhibits, loan kits, public inquiries and artifact identification, as well as serve on committees on exhibit planning and execution.

•Answering public inquiries over the phone, through emails and in person on requested topics; this includes artifact identification.

•Supervising volunteers that help with library and archival work.

•Undertaking special assignments as directed by the Curator of History, Curator of Science, Chief Operating Officer, and the President of the Museum

Desired Qualifications:
Qualifications:

•Archival/Library experience

•Graduate degree in Information Science, Archives, Museum Studies or similar field

•Experience with museum cataloguing software, Past Perfect and Rediscovery preferred.

•Self directed and motivated, and the ability to work alone and/or as part of team.

Human Resources Manager
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
fax: (817) 255-9354

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