Deadwood History Inc.

P.O. Box 252

Deadwood, SD  57732

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

JOB TITLE:  Archivist

 

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Assist with inventorying, accessioning, cataloging, and reformatting of the archival collections at the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, and making those collections accessible to the public for research purposes. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Accession archival materials to include cataloging, tracking locations, and entering data into one of several databases.

2.      Create finding aids and indexes.

3.      Identify materials requiring conservation.

4.      Reformat materials when necessary.

5.      Scan and reproduce historic photographs and documents.

6.      Respond to requests for information.

7.      Assist staff with locating materials for use in exhibits and for research purposes.

8.      Assist with the production of publications.

 

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Assist with special programs sponsored by Deadwood History, Inc.

2.      Other duties as assigned.

 Applications can be mailed to Carolyn Weber, Deadwood History, Inc., P.O. Box 252, Deadwood, SD 57732, or sent by e-mail to [log in to unmask]

 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 16, 2017