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From: Penny Fransblow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [ha-Safran]: Archival position at the Jewish Public Library in Montreal
Could you please post the following job opening on the Hasafran website Thanks in advance
Job posting � Archivist � Jewish Public Library, Montreal
Applications are now being accepted for the following new position with the Jewish Public Library of Montreal
Archivist
Permanent, Full time
Position Summary: Under the guidance and direction of the Head of Bibliographic and Information Services, is responsible for the acquisitions, appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, and dissemination of the archives and special collections of the Jewish Public Library. The incumbent also manages digital initiatives, provides reference service, processes manuscript collections, provides instruction on the use of archival collections, promotes the collections and curates exhibits.
Qualifications:
Master�s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or graduate degree in archives or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Quebec, with a concentration in archives.
Experience with archives-related use of the internet and digital technologies, including Encoded Archival Description (EAD);
Working knowledge of Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
Skill in the development of strategies for preparing electronic documents for public use
Knowledge of standard archival practices and accepted conservation methods applied to archival collections of manuscripts, photographic materials, and ephemera;
Knowledge of MARC formats and their attributes
Knowledge of Judaic and related academic disciplines
Knowledge of the Montreal Jewish Community and its history an asset
Commitment to the use and promotion of alternative as well as traditional means of access to information;
Bilingual English and French
Yiddish language skills for processing and translating materials in the collection
Knowledge of Hebrew an asset
Certification by Academy of Certified Archivists an asset
Ability to communicate effectively and openly with colleagues and with diverse public library users
Strong written and oral communication skills
Commitment to active participation in the library and archival professions
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Candidates may submit their resume and cover letter electronically to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by August 28, 2004, by FAX to 514-345-6477 or by regular mail to:
Search Committee Jewish Public Library 1, Carr� Cummings Square Montreal, Quebec, H3W 1M6
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