Background Information: The Dorothy M. Vaughan collection of manuscripts, family papers, photographs, books, ephemera, and museum objects is an outstanding resource for the study of Portsmouth, N.H. and greater Piscataqua Region history. The collection dates from the mid-18th century to the present and contains thousands of items in one hundred forty boxes. Dorothy M. Vaughan died in 2004 at the age of 99 and donated the vast majority of her collection to the New Hampshire Historical Society. In 2004 the Society completed a preliminary inventory of the collection with a grant from the Greater Piscataqua Charitable Foundation. The current phase of this project, which is being generously supported once again by the Greater Piscataqua Charitable Foundation, is guaranteed for twelve months with the possibility of an additional eight more months. Duties: Working an average of 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule for fifty weeks the Project Archivist will be responsible for the processing of the Dorothy M. Vaughan Collection, working in cooperation with the librarian, special collections librarian, director of collections and exhibitions, museum registrar, and volunteers. As a part of the processing of the collection, the Project Archivist will perform basic storage improvement and collections care, recommend further conservation treatment for, or disposition of, individual items, as needed, create a detailed finding aid for the collection, and assist with object cataloging. Qualifications: Experience processing large, complex archival collections and knowledge of the history of the Piscataqua region preferred. Knowledge of archival principles and practices and strong computer skills required. A Master of Library Science with a concentration in archival studies or a masters degree in a related field preferred but not required. Graduate students currently enrolled in an archival studies program are encouraged to apply. Salary: $14,400. No additional benefits. The successful candidate will be considered a consultant and paid semi-monthly. Contact Information: Please submit three copies of your resume, cover letter, and references to: David Smolen, Special Collections Librarian New Hampshire Historical Society 30 Park Street Concord, NH 03301 [log in to unmask] David Smolen Special Collections Librarian New Hampshire Historical Society Phone: (603) 856-0643 Fax: (603) 224-0463 Email: [log in to unmask] http://nhhistory.library.net 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]>