Title: Archivist--2 and ½-year Mellon Foundation funded grant, based at the
New-York Historical Society.
Description: Process manuscript collections relating to the history of New
York and the United States; review and revise existing finding aids and
create new finding aids using a standardized finding aid format; mark up
finding aids in SGML for Encoded Archival Description; train and supervise
archival technicians in SGML markup and rehousing materials; assist in
establishing workflow and production standards. Reports to the Senior
Archivist for this Project.
Required qualifications: M.A. in history with archival management
certificate, or ALA-accredited MLS with archives major; one year archival
experience or equivalent combination; knowledge of MARC AMC format, SGML,
and Encoded Archival Description. Preferred qualifications: familiarity
with Microsoft Access and/or other database management software; knowledge
of American and/or New York history; experience working in humanities
collections.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and background. Minimum: $35,000
The New-York Historical Society and New York University Libraries: the
New-York Historical Society Library affiliated with the New York University
Libraries in June 1997. The New-York Historical Societys research library
is one of the oldest in the country, and a principal source for primary and
secondary research in the study of New York history and life. Its
collections encompass approximately 400,000 volumes; 7,000 linear feet of
manuscripts, including diaries, letters, and military, political and
business records; and an estimated one million items in its print,
photograph and architecture collections.
Position Available: July 1, 2000.
To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and
phone numbers of three references to: Janet Koztowski, Director of Human
Resources, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New
York, NY 10012. NYU encourages applications from women and members of
minority groups. Applications received by April 30, 2000, will be given
full consideration.