Job: Assistant Archivist (Center for History of Physics, College Park, MD)

• Date:   Wed, 01 Jun 2005 08:53:54 -0700
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• Subject:   Job: Assistant Archivist (Center for History of Physics, College Park, MD)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Anderson [janderso@AIP.ORG]
Date: Monday, May 23, 2005 5:34 am
Subject: Job announcement, Center for History of Physics, College Park, MD

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
POSITION AVAILABLE


POSITION: Assistant Archivist 
LOCATION: College Park, MD

DIVISION: Center for History of Physics 
REPORTS TO: Associate Director

SALARY: Starting at $38,300 depending on qualificatons 

Essential Functions:
The Center for History of Physics is seeking an Assistant Archivist with knowledge and 
experience in accessioning, preserving, processing and cataloging both traditional and 
digital collections. Knowledge of physics is not required. The Assistant Archivist will 
be working with a team of archivists, librarians, and historians in a collegial 
environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accessioning and processing collections, 
cataloging collections according to AACR2 and DACS standards, preparing EAD compliant 
finding aids, using Microsoft Access to maintain collection records and other information. 
In addition, the Assistant Archivist will help conduct twice-yearly surveys of other archives, 
serve a regular rotation at reference desk, and participate in technical projects as they arise.

Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Library Science (from an ALA accredited program) or History with an archival 
concentration plus experience is required. Professional experience and familiarity with digital 
archival applications preferred. Must be able to lift 40 pound boxes of library materials. 


If you feel you have the qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please notify the 
Human Resources Division, American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, 
aiphr@aip.org , Fax: 301 209-0847


The American Institute of Physics is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
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