February 6, 2012
- Gorhman Project Archivist, Brown University, Providence, RI
- Collections Archivist, MIT Libraries, Cambridge, MA
Gorhman Project Archivist, Brown University, Providence, RI
QUAL: ALA-accredited M.L.S. or M.S.I.S. with formal course work in archives administration or an M.A. in archival management.
A minimum of two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A thorough knowledge of archival processing and preservation theories and procedure.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to combine accuracy and efficiency; proven organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of American manufacturing history, design history, or social history.
DUTIES: The John Hay Library, Brown University is seeking an experienced archivist to survey the Gorham Manufacturing Company Collection. This is a temporary position for six-months.
The collection consists of archival records (approximately 3,000 linear feet, dating from 1831 to 2005) of the company founded in 1831 by silversmith Jabez Gorham in Providence, Rhode Island. The company was among the largest in the United States to manufacture silver products, produce and distribute ecclesiastical wares, and operate an art bronze foundry. The collection features many thousands of drawings and photographs of Gorham products, reflecting American taste from Victorian times to the present. It also contains corporate, personnel, costing, sales, and advertising records, as well as blueprints, plaster casts, and printing plates.
The goal of the project is to create a comprehensive survey of the Gorham collection, recommend optimal organization of it, and create a specific processing plan for each sub-section. The Gorham Project Archivist will work under the supervision of the Manuscripts Processing Archivist.
The archivist will also be responsible for aranging and describing collection information in an electronic database following DACS, AAT, CCO, and other emerging standards.
Includes collection-level authority work, description, and subject analysis.
Training a student assistant to provide assistance with tasks above, including inputting, processing, and research in archival files.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: Apply online here.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
Collections Archivist, MIT Libraries, Cambridge, MA
QUAL: Required: ALA‐accredited MLS/MLIS or Masters degree in history or relevant subject/field. Minimum two years professional‐level experience acquiring and managing archival material in an archives or library. Demonstrated knowledge of archival and records management theory and practice including issues related to intellectual property, ethics, content management, preservation, and access. Experience with an archival content management system and technologies applicable for the archival environment. Experience with records management and electronic records issues. Experience with descriptive metadata standards including MARC, DACS, Dublin Core. Demonstrated knowledge of data structure standards relevant to archival control of digital collection material (ex. EAD, MODS, METS, PREMIS). Experience with relational databases. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate effectively within and across organizational boundaries, to work successfully with a diverse population, and to exercise appropriate diplomacy and tact in working with a wide variety of customers. Strong communication skills including ability to write and document clearly. Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven success in independently prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be flexible, tolerate ambiguity, adapt to change and successfully work in a fast‐paced, dynamic environment. Ability to regularly lift and move records boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Preferred: Supervisory experience. Experience with Archivists' Toolkit. Experience with DSpace software platform. Experience working in an academic institution. Knowledge of the history of science and technology.
DUTIES: The MIT Libraries seek an entrepreneurial and enthusiastic Archivist to join the service‐oriented and innovative staff of the Institute Archives and Special Collections. The Collections Archivist will ensure the acquisition, management, description, and access to archival collections in both analog and digital form, and will coordinate activities of the records management program as it transitions to digital processes. The current "Digital MIT" initiative to transform processes to digital has increased the Institute's need for enhanced archival and records management activities.
Reporting to the Associate Head, Institute Archives and Special Collections, the Collections Archivist will work with staff in the Archives, Libraries, and the Institute in defining best practices and procedures related to archival content management, both in analog and digital form. S/he will contact offices, faculty and staff regarding archival content of enduring historical value, and participate in donor solicitation. S/he will act as primary liaison to MIT Libraries' subject liaisons for issues regarding archival collection development and management. The Collections Archivist will prepare and manage transfer of archival collections, including coordinating the gift agreement process; accession and prepare collections for use utilizing the Archivists' Toolkit; review rights and access issues; and prepare descriptions for finding aids. S/he will develop and document procedures and workflows and create and update web content and manuals to support effective collection development and management of content. S/he will work closely with the Metadata Archivist and Digital Archivist, participating in accessioning/ingesting born‐digital content as assigned. In coordinating activities of the records management program, the Collections Archivist will work with offices regarding records retention in order to ensure legal and administrative needs and lead efforts to create records schedules, and will manage the temporary‐records storage program, maintaining documentation, permissions, and annual destructions. The Collections Archivist is expected to keep current with emerging standards and best practices in the field. As a contributing Archives and Libraries staff member s/he will staff the Archives reference desk and assist with outreach efforts and will participate in committees and projects within MIT Libraries and beyond. The Collections Archivist will have direct supervisory responsibility for one Archives Technician.
SALARY: $51,000 minimum. Actual salary and appointment level (Librarian I or II) will depend on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and fosters professional growth of its staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.
TO APPLY: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin February 27, 2012 and continue until position is filled.