MUSEUM DATA ENTRY POSITION
The Jewish Museum of Maryland has a temporary, grant-funded data entry
position available working with the Registrar and Archivist to create
organization's first electronic database using Minaret software.
Individual will organize and input collection information from a variety of
sources documenting a diverse regional Jewish history collection of over 1
million archival documents, 30,000 photographs and 8,000 objects.
Individual will work extensively with accession/catalog records, and will
be trained to utilze Chenhall's nomenclature standards, MARC formats, and
Library of Congress subject headings.

Must have solid computer skills, problem solving skills, and be able to
work independently.  Experience with museum or library databases desired,
but not necessary.  Knowldege of museum operations and course work in
Information/Library Scence or Museum Studies a plus.

A great opportunity to gain knowldege and experience in library/museum
cataloging, database operations, and Jewish history and material culture.

Flexible scheduling and hours.  Free parking.  Stipend and/or internsip
credit.

AVAILABLE FALL 1998, but applications are requested immediately.
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references to:

Please respond by SNAIL MAIL ONLY to:

Registrar
Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD  21202