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Assistant Archivist, Center for History of Physics


  • Date:   Mon, 17 Oct 2005 10:48:25 -0400
  • To:  sthc-l@lists.ucla.edu
  • From:   Joe Anderson   < janderso AT aip.org >
  • Subject:   Assistant Archivist, Center for History of Physics
  • Message-ID:   s3538182.049@ACPGate.acp.org

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 qualifications 

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. This is a regular 
full-time position, but a part-time schedule may be considered.

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 send your resume to the American Institute of Physics, Human Resources by 
either:FAX: (301) 209-0847, EMAIL: aiphr@aip.org , or MAIL: One Physics Ellipse, 
College Park, MD 20740. Please indicate where you saw this notice.

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

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