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Project Archivist Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Yale University Fixed Duration: 3 months full-time or 6-8 months part-time from date of hire. The University and the Library The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, has more than 12 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, serve on committees and participate in other areas of staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's Web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library The Beinecke Library, one of the world's largest buildings devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts, is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. The Beinecke collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars from around the world. In addition to its distinguished general collections, the Beinecke Library houses outstanding special collections devoted to American literature, German literature, Western Americana, and the Osborn Collection, noted for its British literary and historical manuscripts. For further information about the Beinecke Library, consult the library's web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke. The Manuscript Unit is a division of Technical Services. The Manuscript Unit supports the Beinecke Library's robust acquisition program and is responsible for the accessioning, processing, and cataloging of Beinecke's manuscript collections. The manuscript collections range from papyrus and pre-1600 manuscripts to twenty-first century literary archives. In addition to literary and historical manuscripts, formats include photography and artwork, audio and moving image recordings, digital files, and music. The Manuscript Unit also has an ongoing program of preservation microfilming and reformatting of audio and moving image recordings in manuscript collections. Currently the staff consists of the Unit Head, Assistant Unit Head, 6 archivists, 4 archives assistants, student assistants, and special project personnel. As part of an expanding commitment to improve intellectual control over its archival holdings, the Library is creating a new, custom-designed off-site processing space, and adding a team of 6-8 FTE. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Head of the Manuscript Unit, processes the papers of the Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai, which consist of correspondence, drafts of manuscripts, working journals, printed material, photographs, and audiovisual material. Prepares a finding aid according to established local practice, including encoding in EAD, and creates an original collection-level catalog record in the MARC format. Performs a preservation assessment of the collection and selects materials for conservation treatment. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, with formal training in archival theory and practice. Excellent reading knowledge of Hebrew. Familiarity with basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections. Familiarity with DACS , EAD, MARC, LCSH, AACR2, and other LC cataloging standards. Experience with basic software applications in a Windows environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production-oriented, team environment. Preferred: Experience processing literary manuscripts and archival collections. Graduate-level training in literature or Judaic studies. Familiarity with automated library information management systems, such as Endeavor/Voyager or RLIN. Offer is contingent on completion of a background check. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be mailed to: Sharon Tarascio, Human Resources Supervisor & Staffing Specialist; Yale University Library; P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax: (203) 432-1806. Submissions via email are also welcomed and can be sent as a Word attachment to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ************************ Tom Hyry Head of the Manuscript Unit Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Yale University P.O. 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