Contract Project Archivist, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, WI

Posted May 14, 2018

Job Opening Title: Project archivist (Contract-type)

Institution/Organization Name: Nicolet College (Nicolet Area Technical College)

Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Rhinelander, WI

Job Description: Nicolet College is seeking an archivist with knowledge and expertise to do a thorough inventory of stored documents, photos, slides and other items; organize and catalog the collection; safely and responsibly preserve the original items; assist in deaccessioning less relevant items; and provide basic training and a manual/guide to assist Nicolet staff in continuing and maintaining the collection going forward. The archivist will also digitize and publish on a website, LibGuide, or some other accessible format some of the more engaging items such as photos, slides, historic newspapers, etc. If funding and time allow, this professional will assist in conducting some oral histories/interviews that can be done with people who have longstanding ties with Nicolet.

This would be a contractor-type position that would allow for hours to be set independently. There is no determined a set end date to this project. There is flexibility in a mixture of on campus work and some ability to work remotely. When working in Rhinelander, there would be reimbursement for mileage, hotel and food expenses at the standard Wisconsin State approved rate. The anticipated hourly rate is $20-$25/hr., after coming to some agreement regarding the time and duration of the project once there is understanding of what will be required in order to meet the objectives above.

Interested candidates should contact Nora Craven, Manager of Library Services, at Nicolet College. 715.365.4576 or via e-mail at [email protected].