PROJECT ARCHIVIST
NATIONAL EQUAL JUSTICE LIBRARY
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW LIBRARY 

The Georgetown University Law Library is seeking an innovative and 
motivated Project Archivist to manage The National Equal Justice Library 
(NEJL). NEJL is a collection of published and unpublished material 
documenting the legal profession’s history of providing representation to 
those unable to afford counsel. 

Responsibilities:
The Project Archivist is responsible for managing all aspects of the 
collection including record retention; processing of material; and 
providing reference assistance to users. Using knowledge of archival 
principles, the Project Archivist processes all material transferred to 
the collection, ensuring accessibility to and longevity of records; 
arranges and describes material, resulting in creation of inventories, 
finding aids and databases used to access records; and provides reference 
service to patrons in use of the collection. Responsible for implementing 
record restrictions when applicable, as well as ensuring the 
confidentiality of sensitive records. 

The position is also responsible for physical maintenance of the 
collection, including: retrieval and re-shelving of material from NEJL 
stacks; weeding of current backlogs; de-accessioning items outside the 
scope of retention policies; and preservation of fragile materials. 

The Project Archivist is responsible for creating and managing NEJL web 
pages.

Required:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and an ALA-accredited Master of Library 
Science with a concentration in Archives or a certificate of archival 
studies or equivalent from a certified archival program; or a Master of 
Arts in American History with a concentration in archival studies. Two 
years experience arranging and describing archival and/or manuscript 
collections or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

To apply:
To apply, send a resume and the names of three references to 
[log in to unmask] or by mail to Margaret A. Fry, Associate 
Librarian for Administration, Georgetown University Law Library, 111 G 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Georgetown University is an Affirmative 
Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

See the full position description at: 
www.ll.georgetown.edu/about/openings.cfm Review of applications begins May 
22, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

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]>