Jewish Public Library, Montreal, Quebec
Archivist
Description:
Under the guidance and direction of the Head of Bibliographic and
Information Services, is responsible for the acquisitions, organization,
cataloguing, maintenance and dissemination of the archives and special
collections of the Jewish Public Library. The incumbent also manages
digital initiatives, provides reference service, processes manuscript
collections, provides instruction on the use of archival collections,
promotes the collections and curates exhibits.
Duties:
Organizes and classifies archival collections according to recognized
archival principles and standards; MARC AMC/APPM format
Maintains the collection in an appropriate manner, recommending
preservations and conservation methods and procedures as appropriate and
necessary;
Develops and maintains plans for potential disasters;
Responsible for coordinating digitization projects involving archival and
special collections materials, including manuscript collections, rare
materials and encoding finding aids using RAD.
Provides in-depth reference service in Archives and Special Collections;
Creates and maintains access tools for archival materials, including
printed and electronic finding aids.
Develops outreach and public programs with the local community such as
exhibitions, lectures and tours;
Establishes strong relationships with academics, researchers, donors and
the broader community by creating and/or maintaining communication mechanisms;
Develop and provide library education and instruction where appropriate to
promote and disseminate information about the Archives and Special Collections.
Qualifications or requirements:
* Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited
institution, or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for
membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Quebec, with a
concentration in archives.( Or Master of Archival Studies)
* Experience with archives-related use of the internet and digital
technologies, including Encoded Archival Description (EAD);
* Working knowledge or Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
* Skill in the development of strategies for preparing electronic
documents for public use
* Knowledge of standard archival practices and accepted conservation
methods applied to archival collections of manuscripts, photographic
materials, and ephemera;
* Knowledge of MARC formats and their attributes
* Knowledge of Judaic and related academic disciplines
* Knowledge of the Montreal Jewish Community and its history an asset
* Bilingual English and French
* Yiddish language skills for processing and translating materials in
the collection
* Knowledge of Hebrew an asset
* Certification by Academy of Certified Archivists an asset
* Ability to communicate effectively and openly with colleagues and
with diverse public library users
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Commitment to active participation in the library and archival
professions
* Ability to work in a team-based environment
Deadline for Applications
Open until filled
Application Procedure:
Fax resume and cover letter to:
Jewish Public Library, Montreal
Search Committee
514-345-6477
or email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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