Corporate Project Archivist - The Donohue Group, Inc.
(DGI). Immediate opening for an experienced corporate archivist to work
full-time (37.5 hours/week) on a temporary project in the Central CT
area. This is a continuation of an established, ongoing project, and the
term is expected to last for approximately 6 months, with possible
extension.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Library Director,
responsible for overseeing the accessioning, arrangement, description,
preservation and provision of access to archival holdings. In
collaboration with the Library staff and other departments, will oversee
the selection, appraisal, and acquisition of new collections. Processes
existing and incoming archival materials using best practices and
current national standards, describing collections, and creating finding
aids and related records to be implemented in an archival database in
the future. Integrates born digital and digital collections into the
Archives, as appropriate, in coordination with appropriate Library
staff. Revises, edits, and corrects legacy finding aids and guides in
the collection to bring up to current standards. Identifies and carries
out rehousing and basic preservation treatment of materials. Maintains
log and brings to the Library Director’s attention materials requiring
immediate conservation treatment. In collaboration with the Library
staff, provides reference services to internal and external users on a
case by case basis. Collaborates with and assists Library and other
corporate staff on exhibits. Plans future digital initiatives for
fragile and/or highly used collections for long term preservation.
Maintains knowledge of current best practices, trends and performs
continuous assessment of innovative methodologies, technologies and
approaches. Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates
them to departmental leadership. Inputs data into library catalog or
archives database as appropriate.
Required qualifications: 4+ years’ experience. Project
management skills. Ability to work efficiently to meet demanding project
deadlines. Strategic thinker. Detail-oriented. Proficiency in using
technology, especially Microsoft Office Suite. Reference experience in
an archives environment; ability to make connections across a variety of
collections in responding to requests. Expert research skills.
Processing and description experience. Knowledge of records management
and retention schedules. Knowledge of and experience with handling a
wide variety of formats, including: early 20th century manuscript
materials; business documents; photographs; slides; 35mm files; and
artifacts.
Preferred experience/background: Experience with
corporate archives. Strong commitment to excellence in reference
services. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and
cooperatively in a complex, changing environment.
Compensation: DOE, exceeds CLA minimum. This position includes benefits.
Email cover letter and resume to Ms. Colleen Collins, Business Office Assistant, The Donohue Group, Inc. at dgijobs@dgiinc.com.
Monday, December 04, 2017
Corporate Project Archivist - The Donohue Group, Inc.
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