Processing Archivist and Digitization Specialist (2 positions), Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport, RI
Posted March 16, 2015
The Preservation Society of Newport County is currently advertising two position openings:
Processing Archivist – 1 year, full time, MLIS required
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s archive contains a variety of historical documents, photographs, and varied media related to the history of the Newport Mansions and the overall history of Newport, RI. Reporting to the Collections Manager, the Processing Archivist will work with the Preservation Society’s historical and institutional collections to process and rehouse collections, create finding aids, facilitate archival access for scholars and staff, and initiate the Preservation Society’s first archival digitization project. The archival digitization initiative is part of a larger project to put the Preservation Society’s collections records online within the next two years, and the Processing Archivist will work closely with the Digitization Specialist.
Digitization Specialist – 2 years, full time
The Preservation Society’s first major collections digitization project will create online access to information and photographs for 10,000 pieces of fine and decorative arts, furniture, textiles, sculpture, architectural elements, and archival documents over the course of two years. Reporting to the Collections Manager, the Digitization Specialist will standardize collections data to be hosted online, assist with customizing the collections database web interface, and update and troubleshoot data online as needed. Day to day responsibilities include data standardization and cleanup and communication with database representatives and Preservation Society staff.
Full job descriptions are online at http://www.newportmansions.org/about-us/employment/available-jobs
To apply, email a cover letter, resume with contact information for professional references, and a short writing sample to [email protected] or mail to 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.