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Contact information for interested applicants is at the end of the
announcement. Thanks.

Director of Archives and Library
American Jewish Historical Society


As it enters and exciting new phase of its development, the American Jewish
Historical Society seeks a Director of Archives and Library. Founded in
1892, the Society is headquartered in New York City and operates a branch
in Waltham, MA, on the campus of Brandeis University. Its archival, book,
photo, newspaper and artifactual holdings make it the largest repository
chronicling the history of Jews in the United States. Its new facilities in
New York City at the Center for Jewish History provide state of the art
preservation and access conditions. The Center for Jewish History is a
joint effort of the American Jewish Historical Society, YIVO, the Leo Baeck
Institute, the Yeshiva University Museum and the American Sephardi
Federation. The Society?s involvement in the Center for Jewish History
offers the Society?s Director of Archives and Library an unprecedented
opportunity to work in a new collaborative situation while strengthening
the Society?s own staff and collections.

Responsibilities:
Evaluate, administer, and develop the archival and library collections and
services of the Society, which include appraisal and acquisition of
materials, arrangement and description, cataloging, reference services and
access (including electronic access), public programs, security, and
preservation.

Organize and allocate the available resources to meet objectives and
achieve the goals of the archives and library. Prepare annual reports,
direct the preparation of statistical compilations, and prepare budgets for
archives and library activities.

Assist other Society staff in the creation of exhibits, publications,
educational and outreach programs as well as fund raising and grant
proposals.

Work with scholars and academicians to expand the reach of the Society and
fulfill its collecting and research missions.

Represent the Society by public speaking and other forms of outreach to
interested constituent groups and professional associations.

Work closely with the development office and executive director to identify
potential donors. Seek out and apply for foundation and government support.

Coordinate a records management system for the Society.

Manage all technical services and cataloging operations and take a
leadership role in selecting and implementing an automated collections
management system for the Society and the Center for Jewish History.


Qualifications
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, experienced, innovative
and pro-active archivist or individual with experience as director of
special collections. Ph.D. preferred; MLA or equivalent required.

Minimum of five years work experience with an archival or manuscript
repository or other historical organization or program is required, as well
as two years of administrative or supervisory experience.

Extensive experience working with personal papers of significant
individuals and large, complex organizational collections.

Knowledge of current issues and trends in technical services management and
library technology.

Knowledge of United States history, Jewish history, Hebrew, and Yiddish
desirable but not required.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

A & L Search Committee
American Jewish Historical Society
15 West 16th Street
Fifth Floor
New York NY 10011

Or email same to mfeldberg@ajhs.cjh.org.

No phone calls, please.

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