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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.
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
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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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