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Position Announcement



Project Video Archivist
The HistoryMakers
Chicago, Illinois

The HistoryMakers seeks applications for a minimum two-year appointment as
project archivist. The HistoryMakers is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
corporation dedicated to the creation of a video archive of first person
narratives of African American history makers. The initial goal is to
create an archive of 5,000 interviews over a 5 year period. For a look at
our current projects go to: www.thehisorymakers.com. The project archivist
will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a preservation
and cataloging system for the HistoryMakers videotaped oral history
collection. 

The project archivist will:
· survey, inventory, process, arrange, and catalog the current collection
of videotaped oral histories; 
· create transcriptions for the collection; 
· create finding aids and catalog records for the collection;
· implement a cataloging system for the future of the collection; 
· identify preservation issues and needs; and 
· implement a preservation program for the current collection as well as
setting up a system for future of the collection. 

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in African American or
American history, library science with a concentration in archival
management, or other related field. The candidate must have experience
working in an archives or library with videotaped resources. 

Essentials
The candidate will have:
· comprehensive knowledge of African American history
· knowledge of standards in moving-image cataloging and the creation of
finding aids; 
· experience with videotape formats, in particular Betacam SP;
· strong project planning and time management skills
· familiarity with computer databases and basic office software
· ability to work independently

Salary and Benefits
A salary range of $28,000-$31,000; commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Applications
Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of three
references to: Julieanna L. Richardson, Executive Director, the
HistoryMakers, 1900 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois  60616; fax
312-674-1915 or jlr@thehistorymakers.com. The HistoryMakers is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Review of applications will begin November 22, 2000

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