> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:16:42 +0000
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> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Archivist for Photography & Moving Images at Oregon Historical Society
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> The Archivist for Photography and Moving Images is responsible for care and
> access to the Oregon Historical Society's collection of approximately 2.5
> million photographic images and assists the Preservationist in care and access
> to the Society's moving image collection (including motion pictures, video
> tapes, and digital materials). Responsibilities include: acquiring materials
> for the photograph and moving image collections; and arranging, describing,
> preserving, and cataloging the materials following established standards and
> procedures as specified by the Society of American Archivists, the Association
> of Moving Image Archivists, the American Library Association, and other
> nationally recognized authorities. The Archivist assists the Library Director
> in developing Library policies regarding photographs and moving images; works
> with the Library Director and Library staff in developing and executing grant-
> funded projects; provides public reference (both in-person and remote) to
> photographic and moving image collections; assists the Library Director in
> image-related digitization projects; creates on-line exhibits drawing on the
> photograph and moving images collections; and carries out other duties as
> assigned by the Library Director. The Archivist participates in Library-wide
> planning and collaborates on projects with staff throughout the Society.
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> Qualifications and Experience: A Master's degree in Library Information
> Science or equivalent knowledge of national standards for photograph and
> moving image cataloging. In addition, 2 years experience working with
> photographs and moving images in a research library setting.
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> This position is scheduled for 36.25 hours per week and pays $20-$21 an hour.
> It is eligible for full time benefits. Candidate must have a valid driver's
> license and the ability to pass a background check.
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