---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alice Flynn <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 3:20 PM Subject: [kiosk] Job Opening at the American Sephardi Federation Library and Archives: Project Archivist To: "kiosk ([email protected])" <[email protected]>, "alumni ([email protected])" < [email protected]>
The contact person for the below job listing is: [email protected].** ** **** *Subject:* [metro-l] Job Opening at the American Sephardi Federation Library and Archives: Project Archivist**** **** **** *POSITION OPEN AT THE AMERICAN SEPHARDI FEDERATION LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES AT THE CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY*.**** * * **** *TITLE: PROJECT ARCHIVIST***** The American Sephardi Federation Library and Archives seeks a Project Archivist to conduct onsite surveys of Sephardi / Mizrahi archival materials held in the **Northeastern United States**. This is a contract position which will run from the date of hire until July 31st. It will require extensive travel throughout the region. The Project Archivist will report to the Project Director.**** **** *Responsibilities* 1) Distribute, collect and input results of survey questionnaires**** 2) Participate in review of questionnaire results**** 3) Draw-up onsite visit itinerary in consultation with Project Director**** 4) Make onsite visits throughout the region targeted by the survey**** a) Assessing content, condition and volume of records**** b) Advising on preservation issues.**** c) Where appropriate conducting rapid/minimal processing including production of a preliminary inventory**** 5) Begin processing of new collections deposited at ASF**** **** *Requirements* 1) Master’s degree in Archives/Records management or MLS from an ****ALA****accredited-program with a concentration in archival management **** 2) Experience in appraisal and processing of archives and knowledgeable regarding preservation issues**** 3) Current driver’s license and ability to undertake extensive travel**** 4) Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people and explain archival practice to those outside the profession**** 5) Applicants must have excellent communication, word-processing, and database management skills. Must be able to work quickly but with strong attention to detail. Some knowledge of American Jewish history would be helpful**** Competitive compensation.**** **** **** **** ** ** _______________________________________________ CWP-KIOSK mailing list [email protected] https://lists-1.liu.edu/mailman/listinfo/cwp-kiosk
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