PROJECT ARCHIVIST: The Jewish Museum of Maryland, located in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced project archivist to process a collection of World War II era documents and photographs. The majority of these documents are English but there are a significant number of German language documents. The project is estimated to take two (2) months of part-time work.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Archivist will be responsible for arranging and describing a collection estimated to be 300-400 photographs and 5-8 linear feet of files, and producing a complete finding aid for the collection. In addition, the Project Archivist will need to create a digital copy of the collection. The Project Archivist will work under the general supervision of both the Museum Archivist/Librarian and Photo Archivist.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of archival collections and principles of arrangement and description with a completed finding aid. A Masters degree in library science or equivalent experience is required. Experience with digitization techniques and equipment strongly preferred. Candidate must be organized and able to work accurately as well as fully computer literate and experienced with MS office applications. Candidate must also have good writing and verbal skills. Reading knowledge of German is preferred.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2007. Interviews will be conducted the week of December 17, 2007.

TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter and three (3) professional references to:

Jonathan Roscoe

15 Lloyd Street

Baltimore MD 21202

 

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