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Position--Boston, MA



        PROCESSING ARCHIVIST
        Northeastern University Libraries
        Archives and Special Collections Department

Northeastern University Libraries invites nominations and applications for a
full-time, nine-month, benefits-eligible position of Processing Archivist on
an NHPRC-funded project, Documenting Boston's Under Documented Communities.
Primary responsibilities are to arrange, describe, and make accessible the
historical records of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC).  Under the
direction of the Project Coordinator, the Processing Archivist will conduct
historical research on AAC; analyze unprocessed historical records to develop
appraisal criteria and arrangement and description plans and procedures;
implement arrangement plan; identify records requiring basic preservation
measures; prepare descriptive inventories (historical note, scope and content
note, appraisal note, folder listing) using an archival management system and
adhering to USMARC standards; supervise part-time project assistants; assist
Project Coordinator in promoting availability of collections.  Processing
Archivist may assist Project Director and Project Coordinator in working with
selected community organizations to identify and transfer historically
significant records.  This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a
project to increase the availability of historical records relating to the
African American, Chinese, Latino, and gay and lesbian communities in Boston.

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or graduate degree in history with an
archival specialization.  Two years experience in an archival setting;
experience processing large archival or manuscript collections.  Excellent
oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, planning,
analytical, conceptual, and supervisory skills.  Familiarity with descriptive
cataloging principles and US MARC format. Ability to work independently, to
prioritize tasks, and to meet deadlines.  Sensitivity to issues of diversity
in the workplace.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits
package.

Northeastern University is an EOE/AA Title IX employer.  Minorities, women,
and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send a
letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: Joan D.
Krizack, University Archivist and Head, Special Collections Department,
Northeastern University Libraries, 92 Snell Library, 300 Huntington Ave.,
Boston, MA 02115 (j.krizack@nunet.neu.edu).

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