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Assistant Archivist (MARC cataloging and otherresponsibilities), Center for History of Physics


  • Date:   Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:28:26 -0500
  • To:  sthc-l@lists.ucla.edu
  • From:   Joe Anderson   < janderso AT aip.org >
  • Subject:   Assistant Archivist (MARC cataloging and otherresponsibilities), Center for History of Physics
  • Message-ID:   s3cf85f5.096@ACPGate.acp.org

This is a revised version of a position announcement that was 
posted earlier.

CENTER FOR HISTORY OF PHYSICS
COLLEGE PARK, MD


POSITION: Assistant Archivist LOCATION: College Park, MD

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

SALARY: $40,000 or higher, depending on qualifications 

Essential Functions:
The Center for History of Physics is seeking an Assistant Archivist 
with knowledge and experience in MARC cataloging as well as 
other archival tasks. 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. For information on the Center, see our Web site at 
http://www.aip.org/history/.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cataloging 
archival collections according to AACR2 and DACS standards and 
helping other staff with cataloging. Other responsibilities may 
include accessioning and processing collections, preparing EAD 
compliant finding aids, and using Microsoft Access to maintain 
collection records and other information. In addition, the 
Assistant Archivist will help spend two four-hour shifts on 
reference 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 MARC 
cataloging necessary. Experience 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. 

College Park is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and the Center for 
History of Physics is accessible by car or public transportation 
from Washington and Baltimore.

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

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