I have a correction on the advertisement that I posted yesterday. Resumes
should go to hrd...@jtsa.edu.
Naomi M. Steinberger
Director of Library Services
Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary
3080 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
To inspire the Jewish future by sparking discovery of our past.
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From: Naomi Steinberger
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 9:22 AM
To: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu <hasafran@lists.osu.edu>
Subject: Project Archivist position JTS/New York
Project Archivist
The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking a full-time project
archivist to process and create metadata for 1,750 digitized audio-visual
recordings from its’ institutional archives pertaining to the American Jewish
experience, 1941-1999. This is a one-year grant-funded project.
Description of the Position:
Upload digital files and create descriptive metadata for 1,750 digital
recordings and films in mp4 and wav format utilizing the MODS metadata schema.
Create EAD, DACS compliant finding aids to make the Library’s collection of
audio and visual materials discoverable.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for creating descriptive metadata for each of the 1,750 recordings
in mp4 or wav format and create an EAD, DACS compliant finding aids for two
collections, with multiple series for one, larger collection. Link the digital
assets to finding aids. Meeting local and nation standards to ingest metadata
in MODS format. Supplement the embedded technical and administrative metadata
created by the digitization vendor and enter it into the Library’s DAMS
(Islandora). Troubleshooting and seeking solutions with bibliographic control,
controlled vocabulary, and database issues. Create a finding aid in
ArchivesSpace and bibliographic record in Alma. The Project Archivist serves as
an integral part of the archival team as well as the digital library teams.
Minimum Requirements:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree with an archival certificate as well as
proficiency in Jewish studies or equivalent desirable. Familiarity in current
archival processing standards (EAD, DACS) and Library cataloging standards and
practices (RDA, LCSH, MARC21, MODS). Demonstrated experience creating complex
finding aids as well as original cataloging. Ability to work creatively, and
effectively in a team environment and independently. Excellent organizational
and time-management skills; and ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Flexible in performing different tasks and learning new library skills. Prefer
one year experience with Alma, ArchivesSpace and Islandora and working with
audio visual materials.
Please submit resumes to hrd...@jtsa.edu<mailto:hrdep...@jtsa.edu>.
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