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House Archivist - St. Philaret Diocese (Boston, MA)

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, May 07, 2009
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St. Philaret Diocese House Archivist

(Temporary, Part-time)

The Saint Philaret Diocese House of the Holy Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is seeking a temporary, part-time archivist to develop a processing plan and create a research finding aid for the Diocese House archives, which date from the 1980s to the present. Must have demonstrated ability to apply standard archival procedures in the appraisal, arrangement and description of archival records. This is a temporary, part-time 8-10hr/wk position lasting 5-7 months.

DUTIES:

• Creates inventory and drafts processing plan, in conjunction with Diocese House staff
• Processes the collection according to standard professional guidelines
• Creates electronic catalog of records utilizing collections management system
• Prepares a detailed finding aid in accordance with national standards
• Orders archival supplies and advises on proper storage
• Rehouses collection and performs other basic preservation measures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in history
• Currently in, or completed an ALA-accredited graduate academic program in library archival science
• Proficiency with accepted preservation methods applied to special collections
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 lbs.

SALARY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

By email: Please submit resume and cover letter via email to mvagianos@gmail.com. Include position title in subject line. For further inquiries about this position please contact Ms. Maria Vagianos at mvagianos@gmail.com. For information about The Holy Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, please visit http://www.homb.org/

DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.