STHC-L: The Science, Technology and Health Care Archives Forum

Job: Project Archivist, 2 years (American College of Surgeons: Chicago, Illinois)

• Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 11:35:02 +0000 (GMT Standard Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job: Project Archivist, 2 years (American College of Surgeons: Chicago, Illinois)
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Forwarded to STHC-L (The Science, Technology, and Health Care 
Archives Forum) by request of Jean De Young, Human Resources Dept., 
American College of Surgeons, (312/202-5258)

Russell Johnson
STHC-L administrator


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PROJECT ARCHIVIST
American College of Surgeons
Chicago, Illinois

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is seeking a Project Archivist 
to conduct a 2 year project with consideration for a possible extended 
appointment..  The ACS is a scientifc and educational association of 
surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for 
the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education 
and practice.  The Project Archivist will survey and organize the 
College's historical records and collections; estimate processing time 
for various components of the collections; set priorities for 
processing of materials; identify preservation issues and needs; 
provide budget planning for the organization and preservation of 
collections; describe, index, arrange, organize, and rehouse materials; 
create on-line and printed finding aids for the records and 
collections;  identify materials of high research value; and analyze 
and appraise records to develop a record-keeping and record retention 
plan for the College.  This position will also conduct a feasibility 
analysis for a history of surgery or a surgical heritage museum.

QUALIFICATIONS:   ideal candidates will have an A.L.A. accredited 
M.L.S. or M.L.I.S., with a concentration in archives management; 3-5 
years experience managing an archives; experience using EAD and MARC; 
working knowledge of best practices in archives management; experience 
in the application of computer technology to communication, office and 
records management; excellent written and oral communication skills; 
excellent interpersonal skills, physical ability to lift 40 lb. boxes 
of records; ability to operate at substantial degree of independence; 
ability to work in dusty and/or congested areas.  Must have experience 
working with a medical collection, and experience working with rare 
and/or antiquarian materials. Resumes will be reviewed through 
1/15/2001. Salary: $42-52,000.  Please send resume with cover letter  
including the names and contact information of three references to: 
American College of Surgeons, Attn: Human Resources, 633 N. St. Clair, 
Chicago, IL 60611, or FAX: 312/202-5017 or jdeyoung@facs.org. 
AA/EEO/M/F/D.V
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