The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (GVSHP) is seeking
an experienced archivist to help facilitate the transition of the Greenwich
Village Preservation Archive and Oral History Project from a publicly
available collection to an in-house resource. The position will involve
working closely with the GVSHP Archive Committee, Board, and staff. The
project will entail working with a collection that includes papers,
ephemera, clippings, and oral histories. 

The Archive Consultant's duties will include:
.	Drafting a new collections policy
.	Drafting and executing a deaccession plan, ensuring materials move
to an appropriate repository
.	Ensuring all appropriate paperwork and notification with donors is
complete
.	Establishing proper housing, policies, and aids for the remaining
collection

Candidates should have advanced knowledge of and proven experience in
implementing accession practices and collections policies, including
handling, processing and describing collections. Experience creating and
implementing deaccession policies is a plus. A graduate degree or
certificate in Archival Studies or related academic field and and at least 3
years experience in the field are required. . 

This is a consultant position lasting approximately 7-8 months, on a
part-time basis. The position will require being at the GVSHP office,
although some work may be completed off-site. Compensation is competitive
and commensurate with experience. Position does not include benefits. 

Please send a letter and resume by February 20th to Sheryl Woodruff,
Director of Operations at: 

GVSHP
232 East 11th Street
New York, NY  10003

Or by email: [log in to unmask]
 

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Sheryl Woodruff
Director of Operations
The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
232 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.475.9585 ext. 39
www.gvshp.org <http://www.gvshp.org/> 

To join GVSHP or support its preservation efforts, go to
www.gvshp.org/membership.htm <http://www.gvshp.org/membership.htm> 

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