Subject: [archives] Job posting: Application deadline extended
The deadline for applications for the following position has been extended to 31 May 2011.
Director, Ontario Jewish Archives
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is searching for a new Director for the Ontario Jewish Archives. In accordance with recognized professional principles and procedures, and approved in-house policies, the Director oversees the acquisition, appraisal, processing, preservation and promotion of the holdings of the Ontario Jewish Archives. With
responsibility for the administration of the Archives, the Director will be required to work closely with the lay structure to develop programmes and to build partnerships with other organizations in order to outreach to the larger community.
Requirements:
* Master of Archival Studies degree, or equivalent
* Minimum 5-7 years work experience in an established archives, performing all basic archival functions
* Experience directing and supervising staff and volunteers
* Experience with budgets, grant writing, fundraising, strategic planning, and programming
* Thorough understanding of archival principles and professional practice and standards (e.g. RAD)
* Thorough understanding of records management principles and practices
* Good understanding of Jewish culture, and knowledge of Canadian Jewish history
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment with the ability to manage change and growth.
This is a full time, permanent position. Excellent compensation package.
Interested applicants should submit their resumes by 31 May 2011, quoting reference # Dir-OJA-225, by email to:
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Subject: [archives] University Archivist position at Chicago State University
Hello all,
Please forward the position announcement below to interested parties. Please note that all applicants must apply online at the website below.
The link to the position announcement: https://chicagostate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3994
Details from the position announcement:
University Archivist
Posting Number : S110226P
Working Title : University Archivist
Employee Class : Administrator
Department : Office of the Dean, Library & Instructional Services
Annual Salary/Pay Range : $63,000
Full-time/ Part-time : Full-time
Hours Per Week : 40
Anticipated Start Date : 07/01/2011
If Temporary, End Date
Job Summary
Job DescriptionThe University Archivist is responsible for administering
university archives and special collections, conservation studio,
manuscript and library special collections including deposits of
personal papers by Illinois political leaders, foundation work,
fundraising, public programming, and possible in/or over-load teaching
in archival science or public history. The University Archivist will
facilitate access to holdings by serving as subject expert for
instructions in archives and college histories; communicate with
potential donors, users, and others about resources and activities
related in historical holdings of the Chicago State; participate in
public presentations, instruction, and publishing activities; compiling
finding aids/guides, develop Web site content and other publications.
The University Archivist will develop and coordinate and active records
management program, including working with college staff and faculty on
the maintenance, transfer and disposition of Chicago State University
records in all formats, and investigate the accessioning of records in
e-mail, Web and other digitized and electronic/audiovisual formats.
Chicago State University uses Eloquent software for Archives Records
Management System and Ex Libris' Voyager for Integrated Library
Management System with Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries at
Illinois (CARLI) that includes a digital content component (Content DM,
with Dublin Core for metadata cataloging, etc.).
The successful candidate will manage a Librarian for Special Collections
& Preservation, a support staff and student aids. Participation in
professional activities of appropriate archival, historical, library or
information management organizations and contributions to the
professional literature is expected, as is service in library and
university-wide committees and groups.
Minimum QualificationsRequired: ALA-Accredited Master's degree in
Library and Information Science with Archives and Records Management
specialization or Master's degree in Archival Science; a second relevant
subject Master's degree (e.g., History), or ABD status in related field,
and 3+ years full time working management experience or relevant at
academic library or archives agencies.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred: Doctorate in one of the Information
Sciences, History or related fields, Archives and/or Records Management
certifications; background in systems management, and experience with
digital resource development and management; Evidence of excellent
written and oral communication, organizational skills, analytical
ability, familiarity with online bibliographic tools and
Archives/Library technologies and standards e.g. EAD, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Reference