The Smithsonian Institution is offering a 12-month contract for a reference archivist in the National Anthropological Archives. The NAA collects and preserves historical and contemporary anthropological materials that document the world's cultures and the history of anthropology. The NAA is located in Suitland, MD, about 6 miles southeast of the National Mall.

 

Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide professional services as the primary reference archivist in the National Anthropological Archives. Specific services include: Interviewing archives patrons to determine research interests and requirements; providing appropriate finding aids and guides; providing assistance with online catalogs; locating appropriate collections for reference use and re-shelving collections; responding to written inquiries and phones calls; routing requests for photocopies, photography, and digital imaging services to appropriate archives staff members; and maintaining a visitor database and reference correspondence. The contractor may also attend meetings and must be able to work independently.

 

Required Qualifications: Prospective contractors should have a minimum of 1 year equivalent experience in an archival or library setting. An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree is highly desirable. Preference will be given to prospective contractors with academic training or experience relating to anthropology, archaeology, or area studies.

 

The Smithsonian Institution will accept written bids for this contract. (A bid is simply a statement indicating your desired rate of pay.) The deadline for receipt of bids is September 4, 2006. Prospective contractors should contact the archives director, Dr. Robert Leopold ([log in to unmask] or 301.238.1311), for application instructions and a copy of the complete Request for Quotations (RFQ), or to discuss the archives and the position in further detail. 

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