Acquisitions Archivist, Harvard University Medical School, Boston MA
Posted May 27, 2014
The Center is a team-based, collaborative, learning organization that values innovation and initiative. Our integrated book, manuscripts, archival, data, visual, and museum collections are curated by a dynamic staff of dedicated professionals who actively contribute to Center goal-setting, planning, and process improvement. Staff members are encouraged to grow their skills and develop and lead projects they care about.
The Archivist is a member of an acquisitions team of Center colleagues who plan and implement a strategic and structured acquisitions program that accounts for the acquisition of unique personal and professional records, organizational archives, publications, research data, University records, museum objects, and other materials that have long term research and evidential value.
Acquisitions activities include program planning; analysis of collection strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in holdings; providing short and long-range recommendations for specific areas of growth or change to holdings; making recommendations for acquisition of new materials in all formats (i.e. paper, visual, electronic); liaising with prospective donors, records creators, and users; and securing gift agreements, making approaches for funding collections, receiving gifts, and making stewardship reports to donors.
The Archivist may travel to creators’ and donors’ locations to review, select, and container materials and arrange for the transfer of materials to the Center. A rapidly growing area of acquisition is electronic records in a variety of forms, including research data and email.
Salary Grade: 056
Union: 00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
| Master’s degree in library science/information science with a concentration in archives, or a master’s in archival studies, or closely related field required. Relevant professional experience.
Must be licensed to drive a car. May work occasionally in basements, attics, warehouses and other records storage areas that may be dusty or moldy. Must be able to regularly lift 50 lb. records storage boxes. In this fast-paced environment, the successful Acquisitions Archivist will be a highly collaborative and creative problem solver who can work independently and with others to bring complex projects to completion. The Archivist will be creative, analytical, intellectually curious, a superb listener, have a high degree of interest in and comfort with technology, and be committed to building relationships and communicating the documentary heritage mission on behalf of the Center. Second Master’s degree in history or American studies or related field, preferred. Substantial acquisitions experience. General knowledge of history of medicine and issues in records management. Established record of service to the profession. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |