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From: Molly Kruckenberg [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:01 PM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Job: Montana Historical Society
MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH CENTER
Date Posted: 01/14/2008
Position Title: PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN
Location: HELENA, MT
Job Status: Part Time Permanent
Salary: $9.56 to $11.95 (Hourly)
Additional Salary Info: This is a part-time permanent position, 35 hours
per week.
Closing Date: 02/11/2008
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Applications must be received by 5:00pm on the closing date.
Apply to your Local Montana Job Service Center
- OR -
State Agency:
MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Po Box 201201
HELENA, MT 59620-1201
Phone: (406)444-2697
Fax: 444-2696
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Special Information:
The Montana Historical Society is a closed shop and the succesful
applicant will be required to pay a representation fee to the Montana
Federation of Historical Society Workers or an equivalent amount to a
charity in the State Employees Combined Campaign.
Duties:
Processes orders for reproduction of Research Center materials.
Schedules orders by entering order data into a tracking system. Tracks
status of order to ensure completion within the designated time.
Prepares work orders for the Photographer by researching and retrieving
the appropriate items for reproduction, selecting the appropriate format
according to patrons request and availability of negatives. Reviews
order form for completeness and accuracey. Reviews completed
reproductions to ensure order is accurate and creates identification and
credit information for images and packages for delivery. Creates
invoices for finished materials and tracks to ensure payment in a timly
manner. Provides public reference and research assistance to inquires
from a wide variety of organizations and citizens and provides concise
and accurate interpretations and analysis of comlex historical events
based on reference interviews with patrons. Supervises the use of
valuable photograph collectio
ns in the public reference area and asssists researchers in devising a
plan for conduction photograph research. Performs data entry of
statistical information from the patron information forms and order
forms to generate reproduction statistical reports for the program
manager, files all reference corresponsdence, maintains correspondence
files for the Photograph Archives and acts as administrative support for
the program. Maintains equipment and supplies for the reference room,
trouble shoots office machines and places service calls for maintenance
and repair, orders supplies and preservation materials for the program.
Performs records management fuctions for the program assuring proper
retention of Photograph Archives files. Preserves photograph images by
filing them in archival quality sleeves, folders and boxes; transcribes
identifications and types negative sleeves; makes inventory lists of
images in the collections and photocopies images or collections of
images for th
e
reference notebooks to reduce the handeling of original items.
Competencies:
*Working knowledge of general library / archives practices and
procedures, particularly regarding reference, research, and patron
assistance. *Sound knowledge and experience with database software,
computer word processing programs, Internet searching techniques, and
e-mail programs. *Knowledge of computer software for scanning
photographs and other graphic materials. *Basic knowledge of library
reference or historical research methods and tools, and the ability to
apply them to diverse inquiries. *General knowledge of American history.
*Ability to identify photographic processes and formats.
Education/Experience:
2 year job-related college or vocational training in library science,
archives, history or records management. General office/clerical
experience. Experience operating microfilm reader-printers, typewriters,
photocopy mancines and/or scanners. Training and experience with
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Exel, Microsoft Office Access and Adobe
Photoshop preferred. Neat and legible handwriting is required. 3 to 4
years of job-related work experience.
Application materials required initially for this position include the
following:
Signed and completed State of Montana Employment Application (PD-25,
Rev. 5/2003 or later). Portions of the application may be photocopied if
legible (see application page 1 for instructions).
If Supplement Required, complete application supplement identified with
your name and the position number (see attached Supplement Questions if
provided).
In addition to the State of Montana application there will be an oral
interview, job skills performance examination and reference checks.
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