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Job: Archivist Librarian, Assistant Manager--Center for the History of Physics, AIP (College Park, MD)

• Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 20:47:25 +0100 (British Summer Time)
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• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job: Archivist Librarian, Assistant Manager--Center for the History of Physics, AIP (College Park, MD)
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TITLE:                          Assistant Archivist


ORGANIZATION:   Center for the History of Physics
                        American Institute of Physics
                        College Park, MD

REPORTS TO:     Archivist/Librarian, Assistant Manager

                SALARY:         $33,000 - $36,000

START DATE:     September 1, 1999

Brief Description of Job Duties

One-year grant funded position to substitute for regular staff member.
Responsible for maintenance and care of the Library's archival holdings,
including accessioning, inventorying, arranging, describing, 
cataloging, and providing reference services.  May participate in 
SGML-EAD work depending on qualifications.  Assists with  providing 
general reference service to library's users.

Essential Functions

Assists in maintaining archives by accessioning and inventorying 
new collections. Develops plans for processing collections;  
processes collections and performs other collection maintenance tasks.

Prepares MARC-AMC catalog records,  including subject analysis and 
indexing using AACR2, APPM and other standard descriptive conventions.  
May assist with application of SGML-EAD.

Serves at reference desk as needed;  assists researchers in use 
of manuscript materials and all other resources of the library.

Performs a variety of other
tasks.

Qualifications

Requirements: ALA-accredited M.L.S. with archival training or M.A. 
in history with specialization in archives; plus one year of 
professional archival experience.  Experience with standard archival 
computer applications preferred.  Knowledge of SGML-EAD a plus.  Must 
be able to lift 40 pound boxes of library materials.  Individual must 
be comfortable in a small, flexible work environment that puts a 
premium on team interaction and personal motivation.  Background in 
science or experience with scientific records is NOT required.

The American Institute of Physics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We 
are located within walking distance of the College Park Metro station 
and are easily accessible throughout the Washington, DC/Baltimore area.

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