Short-term Project Archivist, Henri Lazarof Collection, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Posted August 30, 2019

Job Summary:
Working under the general direction of the Special Collections Librarian, the Short-term Project Archivist will process the Henri Lazarof collection. The collection includes approximately 75 linear feet of material documenting the career of American composer Henri Lazarof (1932-2013). Materials include unique holographic composer’s scores, musical sketches, published musical works, correspondence, personal papers, and nearly 400 audiovisual items including commercial and non-commercial audio recordings (including reel-to-reel tapes, LPs, cassette tapes, DAT, etc.). The collection provides a view into the career of a contemporary symphonic composer working in the second half of the twentieth century.

Essential Functions:

Conduct a survey of the Henri Lazarof collection.
In consultation with the Special Collections Librarian, write a comprehensive processing plan that proposes and prioritizes arrangement schemes to be carried out during this project.
Arrange and describe selected series according to accepted archival standards.
Publish an online finding aid for the collection in ArchivesSpace.
Identify items that are candidates for preservation work.
Identify and select approximately 250 items for digitization, oversee and coordinate digitization of materials and create metadata for them.
Perform outreach work for the collection as required, including coordination of outreach activity or event.

Note: This is a full-time, temporary, short-term position expected to last approximately 12 months.

For full consideration, please be sure to submit your application by September 17.

Compensation: $25-27 per hour

Skills and knowledge:

Knowledge of archival and descriptive standards, including DACS, and best practices for appraising and processing archival and born-digital materials.
Experience working with ArchivesSpace or similar collection management tool.
Experience carrying out digitization projects, including familiarity with techniques, workflows, and metadata standards commonly used.
Effective communication and writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to assess and solve problems accurately.
Ability to work independently and to make appropriate decisions; dependability.
Familiarity with contemporary classical music and composers strongly preferred.

Additional Information:
May need to work with confidential information; may be required to sign a Confidentiality Statement.

Note: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. is required.

Education:
MS degree in Library & Information Science with a concentration in Archives Management preferred. Individuals with relevant processing experience who are currently enrolled in a program may also be considered.

Work Experience:
Demonstrated experience in processing collections is required. Some experience working in an archives or special collections department or comparable setting is desired.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through the Brandeis Employment website at www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs, or via this link: http://tinyurl.com/y494k5vs