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Doug Campbell, MSLS, MDiv, MA Reference Coordinator and Liaison to the Mayborn School of Journalism University of North Texas Libraries douglas.campb...@unt.edu<mailto:douglas.campb...@unt.edu> https://secure.txla.org/secure/jobs/jobshow.asp?key=5805 The Dallas Jewish Historical Society serves as a repository for the entire Jewish community of Dallas. In its holdings are personal and family papers, recorded oral histories, artifacts, and records of the various organizations which comprise the Jewish community in Greater Dallas. * Receives all new materials donated, including properly logging and documenting acquisitions and temporarily housing them in appropriate containers in a secure area * Determines, in conjunction with the Acquisitions Committee (if active) and Board approved policy, which donations should be retained for the permanent collection or long term loan, if applicable * Processes materials for the archives collections according to professionally accepted standards for preservation; assigns acquisition numbers and maintains current catalogue for all acquisitions, oral histories, videos, and books; prepares finding aids * Schedules and assists researchers and volunteers and acts as docent for visitors * May work with volunteers to identify and solicit individuals, families and organizations for acquisitions * Pursues the feasibility and desirability of converting all catalogues to computer database; may include grant writing, metadata preparation and copying records to alternate formats for preservation purposes * Pursues the feasibility and desirability of digitizing documents and photos for inclusion in accessible, retrievable computer databases of archival materials * Plans and works with volunteers to prepare rotating window displays in the Society's office and other in-house or online displays as needed * Prepares or works with volunteers to prepare newsletter or newspaper articles on archived items of interest to the Jewish or general community * Serves as staff for Oral History and Genealogy volunteers; including maintenance of the recording equipment/calendar, maintenance of the Oral History database, copying recordings for preservation and other purposes, and migration of materials to current data standards for accessibility and preservation * Participates in other projects as required Position requirements * Preferred candidates will hold a Master's Degree in History or Library Science and will have completed specialized archival coursework; computer skills should include Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and digital imaging software; experience with digital imaging and digital video also desired, website maintenance helpful. * Able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is budgeted for 24 hours a week and reports to the Executive Director. Institution: Dallas Jewish Historical Society Type of Library: Other City: Dallas, Texas Annual Salary: See comment below Salary Comment: based on experience, education and nonprofit standards Telephone: 214-239-7108 Email Address: dpol...@djhs.org Website Address: www.djhs.org Required Education: Preferred MLS or MLIS or History degree with coursework in Archive management Required Experience: Experience in management of archival material, digitization of resources and nonprofit management Contact: Debra Polsky Send Resume to: dpol...@djhs.org Executive Director Dallas Jewish Historical Society 7900 Northaven Rd Dallas, TX 75230 Special Instructions: Microsoft Office proficient, able to use a video camera and digital camera
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