THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA
THIRTEEN HUNDRED LOCUST STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA  19107-5699
(215) 732-6200     FAX:  (215) 732-2680

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
27 March 2000

Assistant Project Director
Project Summary:
The Assistant Project Director will participate in both administrative and
hands-on elements of a collections preservation and backlog processing
project.  Over a two-year period, a project staff of six 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 the Project Director.  40 hours per week.

Specific Responsibilities:
 will work closely with the Project Director and staff to research, develop
and test aspects of the survey in the first phases of the project,

will participate in the hiring process for Surveyor Supervisor and
Collections Surveyors,

will participate in the design of and implement training for Collections
Surveyors,

will assist the Surveyor Supervisor in the management of the Collections
Surveyors,

will work with the staff Preservation Committee to monitor and evaluate
project progress,

will take full responsibility for the project when necessary.

Job Requirements:
Graduate degree in Library Science, Archival Management, History, or related
field, and at least 3 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 May 1, 2000 - October 31, 2001.  Salary from
$32,000 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
position is filled.

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