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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has an opening for a Project Archivist
funded for three years by the National Historical Publications and
Records Commission.  Interested candidates may arrange an interview at
the SAA Annual Meeting Career Center in Washington, D.C., Thursday,
August 3, 9:00am - 5:00pm and Friday, August 4, 9:00am - 5:00pm by
contacting Lorraine Stuart at [log in to unmask]

 

 

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Archives Director/Project Director, the
Project Archivist will arrange, describe and rehouse 402 linear feet of
institutional records and manuscript collections.  Extensive cataloguing
of the materials is required with finding aids to be created at series
and collection levels in MARC21 and EAD formats.  The Project Archivist
will enter MARC21 records into the Research Libraries Group RLIN21 or
OCLC's WorldCat database.  Will submit EAD records for mounting on Web.
Will implement basic preservation methods.          

                                    

SKAs

Thorough knowledge of MARC21, DACS, AACR2r and LC authority files.
Knowledge of entering catalog records in RLIN21 or OCLC.  Familiarity
with EAD, ULAN and MSAccess.  Knowledge of basic preservation practices.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.  Ability to work
independently, climb ladders and lift thirty-five pounds.      

 


Education/Experience


Masters in Library and Information Science with an archival specialty
from an ALA-accredited program preferred, or Masters in History with an
archival specialty.  Experience processing institutional archives or
manuscript collections and cataloguing in MARC or EAD format.  Knowledge
of art history strongly preferred.  Museum experience desirable.  


 

Pay Type

Salaried, Exempt, Full Time, 35 hours/week

 

Salary

Commensurate with Experience and Education

 

Benefits

Group Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability
Insurance, Pension Plan, Credit Union, Flexible Compensation Plan, Paid
Time Off, Reserve Time Off, Holiday Pay, Museum Membership and Discounts

 

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

 

Announcement Open

Review of applications will begin August 14.  Open until filled.

 

Application

Send a resume and a cover letter indicating the title and number of the
position for which you are applying, to: 

Human Resources Department
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
P.O. Box 6826
Houston, Texas 77265-6826

                        

Or apply on-line at www.mfah.org <http://www.mfah.org/> 

 

________________________________________________________________________
_______________________

Amy Scott

Assistant Archivist

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

P.O. Box 6826

Houston, TX 77265-6826

713-639-7819 (telephone)

713-639-7740 (fax)

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www.mfah.org/archives

 


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