American Jewish Historical Society New York Position Vacancy Title: Photo archivist, part time The American Jewish Historical Society seeks an experienced professional to provide photo reference and reproduction services, maintain and preserve its photography collection and catalog photography collections into an image management database(Digitool) in preparation for digitization. The position requires an MLS or equivalent degree in photography archives management. Candidate should have 2-3 years experience in a photographic archive or the equivalent; knowledge of archival processing and cataloging; experience in the creation and organization of digital files and knowledge of copyright laws and practice. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with little or no supervision are essential. The American Jewish Historical Society was founded in 1892. Its photographic collections dating from the 1850’s to the present day reflect the Jewish American experience. Access to the collection, to academic researchers, writers, publishers and filmmakers, primarily, is provided by appointment. Position available immediately Salary commensurate with experience To apply: Send cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to: Lyn Slome, Director of Library and Archives, American Jewish Historical Society, 15 W. 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 or [log in to unmask] A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>