Contract Reference Archivist: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

• Date:   Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:46:35 -0700
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• Subject:   Contract Reference Archivist: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Subject: Contract Reference Archivist: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution is offering a 12-month contract for a reference archivist 
in the National Anthropological Archives. The NAA collects and preserves historical 
and contemporary anthropological materials that document the world's cultures and the 
history of anthropology. The NAA is located in Suitland, MD, about 6 miles southeast 
of the National Mall.

Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide professional services as the primary 
reference archivist in the National Anthropological Archives. Specific services include: 
Interviewing archives patrons to determine research interests and requirements; 
providing appropriate finding aids and guides; providing assistance with online 
catalogs; locating appropriate collections for reference use and re-shelving 
collections; responding to written inquiries and phones calls; routing 
requests for photocopies, photography, and digital imaging services to 
appropriate archives staff members; and maintaining a visitor database 
and reference correspondence. The contractor may also attend meetings 
and must be able to work independently.

Required Qualifications: Prospective contractors should have a minimum of 
1 year equivalent experience in an archival or library setting. An 
ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree is highly desirable. Preference will 
be given to prospective contractors with academic training or experience 
relating to anthropology, archaeology, or area studies.

The Smithsonian Institution will accept written bids for this contract. 
(A bid is simply a statement indicating your desired rate of pay.) The deadline 
for receipt of bids is September 4, 2006. Prospective contractors should 
contact the archives director, Dr. Robert Leopold (leopold@si.edu or 
301.238.1311), for application instructions and a copy of the complete 
Request for Quotations (RFQ), or to discuss the archives and the position 
in further detail.

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