THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA THIRTEEN HUNDRED LOCUST STREET PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-5699 (215) 732-6200 FAX: (215) 732-2680 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 14 June 2000 Collections Surveyor / Library Assistant - FOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE The responsibilities of this position are twofold. Primary role is in the administrative and hands-on elements of a collections survey project. In addition, a small percentage of time may be allocated to other library functions as designated by an Assistant Project Director. Participates in hands-on elements of a collections preservation and backlog processing planning project. Over a 14-month period, a project staff of nine will survey the Society’s manuscript, graphics, and art and artifact collections. Reports to an Assistant Project Director. Works with a team leader during the survey process. 40 hours per week. Job Background: BA in History, or related field required, and experience working with archival/graphic collections preferred. Strong organizational and computer skills necessary. Must be able to lift and carry loads of up to 40 pounds. Ability to work in a team setting, maintain momentum and sense of humor essential. The project is scheduled from August 1, 2000 - September, 30 2001. Salary from $26,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Please send or fax cover letter, resume, and at least three job-related references to Project Director, Collections Preservation and Backlog Processing Project, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Fax: 215-732-2680. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Collections Surveyor / Processor - TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE The responsibilities of this position are twofold. Primary role is in the administrative and hands-on elements of a collections survey project. In addition, a percentage of time will be allocated to the processing of specific manuscript collections and/or other library functions as designated by an Assistant Project Director. Over a 14-month period, a project staff of nine will survey the Society’s manuscript, graphics, and art and artifact collections using qualitative and quantitative measures to rank each collection’s research value as well as the state of the collection’s intellectual access, physical access, and physical condition. The data collected will in turn help determine priorities for cataloging and preservation to be outlined in a Preservation and Backlog Processing Plan. Reports to an Assistant Project Director and serves as a team leader during the survey process. Takes full responsibility for the management of the project during the absence of the Project Director and Assistant Project Director. 40 hours per week. Job Background: Graduate degree in Library Science, Archival Management, History, or related field and 1-2 years experience working with archival/graphic collections required. Participation in survey projects preferred. Strong organizational, supervisory, and computer skills necessary. Must be both conceptually and task oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage and complete long-term projects. Must be able to lift and carry loads of up to 40 pounds. Ability to maintain momentum and sense of humor essential. The project is scheduled from August 1, 2000 – September 30, 2001. Salary from $30,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Please send or fax cover letter, resume, and at least three job-related references to Project Director, Collections Preservation and Backlog Processing Project, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Fax: 215-732-2680. Applications accepted until positions are filled. ========================================================Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).