Job Posting: Assistant Archivist, the Guggenheim Foundation, NYC
Posted: May 11, 2015 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: archives, new york, NYC Comments Off on Job Posting: Assistant Archivist, the Guggenheim Foundation, NYChttp://www.idealist.org/view/job/tg4Z7Wz5twSP/
There is no application deadline and no salary information provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accessioning archival materials including both paper and electronic; interact with staff to evaluate record submissions.
- Process (arrange, describe, re-house) archival materials according to current industry standards including creation of processing plans; appraisal evaluations; and DACS-compliant EAD finding aids and MARC records.
- Provide reference services for in-house staff and external researchers as directed, including researching and answering reference questions for staff, and providing reference assistance via telephone, e-mail and in person for external researchers.
- Supervise archives interns and volunteers as needed providing a friendly and challenging work environment.
- Ensure quality and uniformity of archives records; perform retrospective changes or upgrades to individual records as needed.
- Collaborate on special projects with curatorial, registrar, legal, and other museum departments as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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MLIS or equivalent; Bachelor’s in Art or Art history preferred
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Minimum three years experience working with archival collections
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Must be able to lift up to 40 lb boxes
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Knowledge of Museum purposes, organization, and procedures preferred.
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Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently in various environments ranging from office setting to warehouse storage facilities.