The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking an experienced Project Archivist for the successful execution of an archives processing project. This is a grant-funded, 7-week, part-time, temporary position in the Library and Archives Department of The Baltimore Museum of Art.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Following national standards and best practices for archival description, process and arrange institutional records, recommend and implement appropriate preservation procedures, work with Archivists’ Toolkit, and prepare MARC records.
- Train and supervise volunteers and interns.
- Promote the progress and results of the project via social media, professional conference presentations, and/or articles in professional journals or newsletters.
- Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses and training.
This part-time, temporary, exempt position reports to the Head Librarian & Archivist in the Education Division.
Employer Name:
Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Project Archivist
Job Submission Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters of Library Science
• Demonstrated experience with standard archival principles and practices
• Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivist preferred
• Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit
• Familiarity with basic preservation standards for photographic and paper-based archival collections
• Knowledge of art history preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to plan, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• General fitness for lifting archive boxes up to 30 pounds and moving loaded carts
APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to
[email protected] with “Temporary Project Archivist” and your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
No phone calls please.
