SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, INC
FULL TIME
ARCHIVIST
Full time Archivist needed in Library and Archives department of
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.
DUTIES:
· Survey, appraise, preserve, arrange and describe
collections within the
Simon Wiesenthal Center-Musem of Tolerance Archives
· Create metadata providing access to archival holdings,
including controlled
vocabulary
· Provide archival reference and research guidance for the
Simon Wiesenthal Center staff world-wide, the professional community
and the public
· Administer the Digital Archives, including selection of
information and
images, and liaison with web host
· Process reference requests for the Digital Archives
including permissions and agreements
· Prepare procedural materials and supervise Archives'
volunteers and interns
· Manage archival storage
· Maintain archival files, including Deeds of Donation, loan
documents (in and out)
· Maintain MOT permanent archival exhibitions, including
rotation, cleaning and repair
· Assist in planning and setting up archival displays in
coordination with MOT special events and temporary exhibitions
QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS/MLIS degree with Archives specialty
· Significant coursework in 20th century European and American History
· Demonstrated knowledge of Jewish History
· Reading knowledge of Hebrew/Yiddish and German preferred
· Experience in fundamentals of archival and historical
records management
· Familiarity with MARC (Machine Readable Cataloguing Record)
format and computer application
· Demonstrated ability to appraise historical records.
· Work independently and collaboratively with other
departments and projects
· Excellent verbal and written skills
· Strong public services orientation
· Experience with digitization projects and management of
government and
· publicly funded grants
· Current on standards and committed to continuing education
in librarianship and archival administration
· Evidence of ability to meet professional standards in
research, cataloging and services of the Library and Archives, for
example: courses taken, membership in professional organizations,
professional development credits, papers written and/or projects completed
· Additional European languages a plus
Benefits included
M-F 9-5
Please email resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.wiesenthal.com
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