Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Traveling Archivist - Connecticut State Library
Traveling Archivist - Connecticut State Library.
This is a part-time, grant funded, contracted position based out of
the Connecticut State Library. Reporting to the Project Director, the
Traveling Archivist is part of a National Historical Publications and
Records Commission [NHPRC] SNAP grant project intended to encourage best
practices in the management, arrangement, preservation, and access of
archival collections held in museums, historical societies, archives and
libraries in the state. The Traveling Archivist will be responsible
for conducting half-day site visits throughout the state as well as
attending a 3-part workshop series on archival management and
arrangement. Key duties and responsibilities: assist in promoting the
Traveling Archivist Program; assist in reviewing applications, selecting
participants and arranging site visits; conduct 34 half-day on-site
visits to instruct institutional staff and volunteers in archival best
practices, including management, arrangement, description, preservation
and access; assist in the creation of forms and hand-outs to aid
institutions after the site visit to continue to be able to implement
the recommendations made by the Traveling Archivist; prepare a written
report for each site visit; conduct a three month follow-up via
phone/email; and prepare a final summary report on site visits.
Qualifications: bachelors or master’s degree in Library/Archival
Science, Public History, or other related field; strong knowledge of
archival principles and practices; knowledge and familiarity of mid-size
and emerging cultural heritage institutions; a working knowledge of the
operations of collecting institutions, understanding of collections
preservation standards; experience in providing training in archival
practices; minimum 3-5 years professional experience required; excellent
written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated project
management skills; proficient computer skills required (Microsoft Word,
Outlook, Excel); in-state travel required; must have a car. The start
date is January 1, 2014. The grant funding currently in place is
scheduled to end June 30, 2014, although an extension to June 30, 2015
will be sought and is expected. Compensation is $14,000 during the grant
period including the extension. Benefits are not included. Please
send/email letter of intent and resume by October 31, 2013
to Project Director, Paul E. Baran, State Archivist, Connecticut State
Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106, FAX: 860-757-6542,
Phone: 860-757-6511, Paul.Baran@ct.gov.