Processing Archivist (full-time), The Winthrop Group, Somers/East Fishkill, NY
Posted May 5, 2015
The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division has an immediate opening for a full-time Processing Archivist at IBM locations in Somers and East Fishkill, NY. Under supervision of The Winthrop Group, the Processing Archivist will work in a corporate archive with a large videotape and media collection and assist in the duties described below. The work ends in December 2015 with the possibility of extension.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a work plan for creating a searchable inventory of unprocessed videotape collection
- Begin cataloging and labeling videotapes and other video media
- Conduct targeted quality control reviews
- Train and supervise a temporary Inventory Archivist (3-4 months)
- Begin preparing an inventory of paper records and born-digital records
- Undertake content appraisal of records identified by the Corporate Archivist
- Make recommendations for processing methods and, if needed, archival supplies
Minimum Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS or MA in History program, with a concentration in archives
- Minimum of two to three years work in an archival setting
- Experience with content appraisal, archival processing standards and procedures
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact well and cooperate with colleagues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with recognizing, identifying and describing audiovisual materials
- Familiarity with different media formats and types of metadata
- Experience with working in corporate archives
- Experience with supervising qualified professionals
- Familiarity with organizational records and content appraisal
- Proficiency in using collection management and access systems
- Skilled and accurate typist
Compensation:
Monthly rate based on experience and level of qualification.
Contact Information:
Please send a resume; a list of no fewer than three references including names, titles, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers; and a brief, sample finding aid or AV inventory to David Kay, at [email protected].