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]>