Please forgive cross-postings. For more information, please contact [log in to unmask] Thank you. __________ Job Announcement Project Archivist--Edmund S. Muskie Papers Position Description: Bates College is beginning a 15-month project with funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to process significant accruals to the Edmund S. Muskie Papers. This position offers the opportunity to work with the papers of one of the nation’s most effective legislators, who was a leader in environmental, budgetary and reform issues. Reporting to the Director of Archives and Special Collections and Project Director, the Project Archivist is responsible for the day–to-day oversight of the project which will result in the arrangement, description and preservation of 200 linear feet of material. The Project Archivist will integrate material intellectually and physically with the collection by adding to the existing series structure, identifying new series as necessary, updating the finding aid and container lists, and entering descriptive data into a collections management database. The Project Archivist will also identify materials on non-standard or obsolete formats and either reformat them in-house or through an outside vendor, and will conduct and supervise basic preventive preservations for paper-based records. Supervises three student assistants. Required qualifications include an M.L.S. degree with appropriate coursework in archives management or advanced study in a related area, and professional experience in the arrangement and description of historical records. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of archival and descriptive standards, an understanding of intellectual property rights affecting archival materials, excellent interpersonal skills, and must be able to work as part of a team. Desired qualifications include knowledge of Edmund Muskie’s life and career, supervisory experience, experience using a relational database to manage archival collections, and experience working with audio and visual collections. Review of resumes will begin *IMMEDIATELY* and the position will remain open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current references to: Contact Information: PROJECT ARCHIVIST SEARCH COMMITTEE BATES COLLEGE HUMAN RESOURCES 215 COLLEGE STREET LEWISTON, ME 04240 [log in to unmask] Bates College values a diverse college community and seeks to assure Equal Opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action program. 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]>