Contract Archivist The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and American Society for Microbiology (ASM) are seeking a temporary contract archivist (September through December 2006) to process the papers of a renowned American microbiologist. The archivist will arrange, describe, and re-house approximately 60 linear feet of personal papers, project descriptions, correspondence, organizational documentation, and printed ephemera. The candidate will produce a detailed finding aid and prepare it for publication on the ASM web site. Qualifications include: MLS or MA in Public History with an archives concentration; extensive experience in processing personal papers; demonstrated proficiency in archival procedures and understanding of archival principals; history of successful archival contract work; strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be able to lift 40 pound boxes. Please send a cover letter and resume to Tom Beck, Chief Curator, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250 (email [log in to unmask]). Marcia Frank Peri Archivist Albin O Kuhn Library & Gallery University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 Tel: 410-455-6290 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]>