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-----Original Message----- 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 ________________________________________ 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] ________________________________________ 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. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o The ARCHIVES & ARCHIVISTS (A&A) LIST is sponsored by the Society of American Archivists. 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