PROJECT ARCHIVIST: The Jewish Museum of Maryland, located in Baltimore,
MD, is seeking an experienced project archivist to process a collection
of World War II era documents and photographs. The majority of these
documents are in English but there are a significant number of German
language documents. The project is estimated to take two (2) months of
part-time work. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Archivist will be responsible for
arranging and describing a collection estimated to be 300-400
photographs and 5-8 linear feet of files, and producing a complete
finding aid for the collection. In addition, the Project Archivist will
need to create a digital copy of the collection. The Project Archivist
will work under the general supervision of both the Museum
Archivist/Librarian and Photo Archivist. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated
understanding of archival collections and principles of arrangement and
description with a completed finding aid. A Masters degree in library
science or equivalent experience is required. Experience with
digitization techniques and equipment strongly preferred. Candidate must
be organized and able to work accurately as well as fully computer
literate and experienced with MS office applications. Candidate must
also have good writing and verbal skills. Reading knowledge of German is
preferred.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by
November 14, 2007.

TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter and three (3) professional
references to:

Jonathan Roscoe

Archivist & Librarian

The Jewish Museum of Maryland

15 Lloyd Street

Baltimore MD 21202

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Jobi O. Zink
Sr. Collections Manager 
The Jewish Museum of Maryland 
15 Lloyd Street 
Baltimore, MD  21202

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