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Forwarded to STHC-L from ARCHIVES. -- RJ -----Original Message----- From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU] On Behalf Of Bob Schmidt Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 12:33 PM To: ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU Subject: The Henry Ford-Job Posting Hello Everyone, I've been asked to post the following job announcement to the list. If you are interested, please respond as indicated in the announcement. Thanks, Bob Schmidt Archives Listserve Coordinator Miami University Archives Oxford, Ohio 45056 Tel: 513-529-6720 Email: rschmidt@lib.muohio.edu __________________________________________________________ Processing Archivist The Henry Ford-America's Greatest History Attraction, has an opportunity for a Processing Archivist. Position is responsible for the arrangement and description of archives and manuscripts. Principal responsibility is the processing of record groups and series of the Ford Motor Company Historical Records, including preparation of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) compliant finding aids, preparing USMARC catalog records for archival collections, and delivering information about the material in digital form; also responsible for providing reference service for these records. Under the terms of a unique collaborative agreement with Ford Motor Company, basic reference service for Ford business inquiries have become the responsibility of the Museum's Research Center. The Processing Archivist will also be responsible for assisting the Reference Archivists to conduct research in primary and secondary sources to respond quickly and accurately to reference requests from Ford Motor Company. Requires graduate degree in archival studies; or ALA-accredited MLS or master's degree in history (or other relevant subject) with formal coursework or training in archival management and theory. Experience cataloging archival collections in MARC, following DACS; experience creating archival finding aids that meet current professional best practices; familiarity with Encoded Archival Description. Experience providing reference service in a research, academic, or corporate library or archives. Familiarity with institutional or corporate records. Knowledge of standard collection holdings maintenance methods in processing, handling, and care of archival materials. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, and familiar with Microsoft Access (or similar products). Maintains high level of expertise and participates in appropriate professional organizations. Must communicate effectively with staff and researchers orally, one-to-one and in groups; must write clearly, concisely, and accurately. Candidates should know archival theory and its practical application for large and small collections, including an understanding of accepted protocols for arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation of archival materials. Self starter and self-directed, but able to work in a team environment. Experience with OCLC and OPAC cataloging desired. Must be able to work with sensitive material and maintain confidentiality. Please forward resume w/salary requirements: Recruitment Leader, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124. Fax: 313-982-6226. email: employment@thehenryford.org http://www.thehenryford.org ____________________________________________________________ STHC-L - Science, Technology, and Health Care Archives Forum STHC-L@lists.ucla.edu http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sthc-l STHC-L@lists.ucla.edu STHC-L Archives -- Main Index STHC-L Archives -- 2006 Message Index |