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Project Archivist/Historian position - Baker Library, Harvard Business School - SECOND POSTING



Baker Library, Harvard Business School
Project Archivist/Historian
Three year temporary appointment  (annual renewal subject to funding)

Salary band:  $35,200 minimum

Reporting to the Director of Historical Collections, manage the development and
implementation of a multi-year project to catalog and process an extensive
collection of twentieth century American financial business records.

Direct the archival processing of the collection including appraisal,
arrangement and description.

Develop innovative methods of providing access to the collection incorporating
Web technology and SGML mark-up.

Train and supervise archival technician(s. Establish the workflow and
production standards.

Conduct historical research and oversee the preparation of company histories to
be incorporated into the record.

Assist in the preparation of an exhibit, related publications and programs.

Collections:  Baker Library holds one of the preeminent collections of
historical materials on business and economics in the world. Included in the
collections are rare books, pamphlets, broadsides, photographs, prints, trade
catalogs, trade cards and annual reports.  Major collections include: the
Business Manuscripts Collection which include approximately 1400 sets of
business records dating from the 16th century to the 20th century; over 40,000
rare books, pamphlets and broadsides in the Kress Collection of Business and
Economics; historical corporate reports dating from the 1820s to the present
day representing over 20,000 international firms and the extensive holdings of
the Harvard Business School Archives.

Requirements:

M.A. in History and/or ALA-accredited MLS; and two years professional archival
experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Working knowledge of historical research methodology. Excellent oral and
written communication skills.

Knowledge of  HTML and Web development as well as SGML and Encoded Archival
Description. Experience with computers, networks, and electronic access
techniques and issues and commitment to use and promote alternative and
traditional means of information access is required.

Evidence of successful project supervisory experience including the ability to
work independently and meet project goals and deadlines.

Familiarity with accepted conservation methods applied to archival collections
of manuscripts, photographic material and ephemera.

Candidate must have demonstrated initiative, flexibility and the ability to
work creatively in a collaborative and rapidly changing environment.

TO APPLY: Go to http://www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html , search for req
# 5117, and submit cover letter and resume online.
OR:  send cover letter and resume to:

Harvard University
Resume Processing Center
Req # 5117
11 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138.

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