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From: Maria R Estorino [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:16 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] JOB: Archivist, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami,
Fla.

Vizcaya Archivist
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Miami, Florida
Negotiable Salary Minimum $41,313.48 annually

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is an AAM-accredited, American Renaissance
estate in a spectacular subtropical setting on Biscayne Bay. Vizcaya
consists of 14 National Historic Landmark buildings on 50 acres of
grounds, with 2,500 art objects and 35,000 archival items. The archives
consist of photographs, manuscripts, documents, correspondence, ephemera
and architectural drawings and blueprints. Most of these materials
pertain to the conception, design and construction of Vizcaya's main
house, the gardens and the adjacent village.

The museum is in midst of developing new programs to engage the local
community in learning through the arts, history, and the environment,
and embarking on a government-funded $50-million capital program to
rehabilitate the main house, gardens, and the Vizcaya village, which
will open to the public for the first time. Vizcaya attracts
approximately 150,000 visitors each year.  

The Vizcaya Archivist reports to the Collections and Archives Manager
and is the primary person responsible for the physical and intellectual
management, preservation and reproduction of Vizcaya's archives,
initially in particular its architectural records. Responsibilities
include physically organizing and preserving materials; intellectually
arranging materials, describing and cataloging; developing and
implementing a digitization plan for blueprints and architectural
drawings, and selecting and preparing materials for digitization;
responding to requests from and retrieving documents for contractors,
engineers, conservators and researchers, and providing (digital) copies.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Art History, or related field is
required. Two years of professional experience in a museum, library or
archive environment appraising, arranging and describing manuscripts and
archival material is required. Master's degree in Library Science,
Museum Studies or related field is preferred. Experience with
digitization of archival material is highly desired, as is experience
working with architectural records. The position requires a
self-motivated individual, able to work independently, able to lift up
to 35 pounds and work on a ladder. Must obtain or possess a valid
Florida driver's license.

Applicants MUST APPLY ON LINE AT WWW.MIAMIDADE.GOV/JOBS from November 14
to December 7, 2007. 

Hiring decisions are contingent upon the results of a physical
examination, including alcohol/drug screening. EOE/M/F/D/Veterans
Preference
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