For someone with an archival background...
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gregory Hunter <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 7:52 PM Subject: [kiosk] Fw: [NY-ART] Position at Anti-Defamation League - Archivist To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> *************** Gregory S. Hunter, Ph.D., CA, CRM, FSAA Professor Director, Ph.D. in Information Studies Director, Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management Palmer School of Library and Information Science LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548 516-299-2171 516-299-4168 (fax) [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Certified Archivist Certified Records Manager Distinguished Fellow, Society of American Archivists Editor, The American Archivist *************** ________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of [email protected] [NY-ART] <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NY-ART] Position at Anti-Defamation League - Archivist PRIMARY FUNCTION Manage, acquire, preserve and make accessible to users documents and other materials that have historical importance for the Anti-Defamation League, with attention to digital initiatives. Assist in long-term planning for ADL’s archival collection. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary • Create a strategic plan for the ADL Archives, setting forth long-term goals and short-term initiatives. • Identify and evaluate records for preservation and retention, especially those items with research value and/or long-term historical importance. • Arrange for the efficient indexing and retrieval of documents, in accord with best professional practices (including maintaining, expanding and improving the archives database). • Plan and implement digital projects for efficient management of parts of the archives. • Recommend and implement preservation and reclamation techniques for fragile materials. • Oversee distribution, consolidation and elimination of archived materials in warehouse. • Liaise with warehouse, archival materials suppliers and other vendors, as dictated by daily archival activities and long-term planning needs. • Select and provide training for the work of archive interns and volunteers, including quality control for work completed. • Conduct training for ADL regional and national staff in sending materials to be archived. • Conduct and respond to research requests requiring the use of archival materials. Secondary • Write finding aids for collections of special significance. • With the ADL General Counsel, create and maintain retention schedules for differing document classes, researching retention periods if necessary. • Collaborate with the Information Technology Department in areas where records management and archives management overlap. • Use judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information and apply professional codes of ethics. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervise interns and volunteers and oversee the performance of consultants and vendors. Contribute to decisions regarding their selection and evaluation. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Skills a. Considerable knowledge of contemporary archival principles and practices. b. Considerable knowledge of creating and maintaining databases; knowledge of indexing systems and practices. c. Considerable interpersonal, organizational, planning and project management and oral and written communication skills. d. Ability to analyze and solve complex problems pertaining to archival methods and procedures. e. PC and Microsoft Suite proficiency. f. Knowledge of ADL’s work and interests. g. Knowledge of library automation software. h. Some experience with microfilm conversion. 2. Work experience At least three years’ experience with archives management in positions of increasing responsibility. 3. Education Prefer Masters in library/information science with specialized graduate-level course work in archives management. Certified Archivist (CA) and/or Certified Records Manager (CEM) certification preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to complete work assignments. 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