Video oral history cataloguer. The HistoryMakers African American oral history video archive seeks applications for a full-time cataloguer to work at our Chicago headquarters, to begin immediately or by June 2006. 

The HistoryMakers is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the creation of a national video archive of first person narratives by African Americans who have made notable accomplishments in their fields and/or significant contributions to the community, whether individually or as part of an organization or movement. The HistoryMakers currently has a collection of 1,300 interviews and the goal is to collect 5,000 interviews.

Job duties:  Help to create interview-level finding aids using a Microsoft Word template; materials include video masters and access copies; interview-related paper records such as correspondence, interviewee questionnaires, production reports and biographical information; and copies of interviewees' photographs.  Job duties would also include some assisting with the beta testing phase of a digital video database: providing software demonstration, training and help for on-site visitors and assisting with the coordination of testbeds at several universities and libraries. This database was created with funding from IMLS and in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University's Informedia Digital Video Library In addition, duties may include other records management or archival work.

Requirements:   Experience in cataloguing and indexing, familiarity with Library of Congress Subject Headings and Authority Records, aptitude for abstract writing, knowledge of U.S. history (especially African American history), and the ability to quickly learn new software and to teach other users who have varying levels of computer literacy. Bachelor's degree required; master's in library science not required but advantageous, as is knowledge of video, mark-up and metadata standards.  and experience with academic research in the humanities.   

Starting salary : $28,000 per year. 

This job requires working out of our Chicago, Illinois office. No re-location compensation is available.

The HistoryMakers is an equal opportunity employer.

Send letter, resume and references to:

Cheri Pugh, Cataloguing Director

The HistoryMakers

1900 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago IL 60647

Fax: 312-674-1915

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www.thehistorymakers.com

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