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The position announcement that I sent to you yesterday contained an
attachment that was not readable by many list-serve members, so I am
resubmitting it in the body of the message.  Thank you for posting this
again.

Sincerely,

Marni Welch
Project Manager
Magnes Museum


Position Announcement
Archivist

The Magnes Museum seeks an experienced archivist to join the Museum during
an unprecedented period of exciting change and growth as the Magnes engages
in a major collections review and exhibition planning process in preparation
for a move to a new, larger facility in the downtown Berkeley Arts area in
late 2003. He or she will serve as archivist for the Western Jewish History
Center of the Museum, a significant archive and research center with both
personal and institutional collections representing the history and culture
of Jews of the thirteen western United States. The archivist will play a
vital role in building and maintaining collections and creating and
modifying records and finding aids. The archivist will research and publish
on the collection, originate exhibitions, and cooperate with other curators
on team exhibitions. T  he archivist will serve as a community resource for
information, teaching and lecturing  at area museums and organizations. The
preferred candidate will hold an MLS, MA, or higher  degree, in United
States History or other appropriate field and have three years or more
experience as archivist in an archive, museum, or comparable setting. The
preferred candidate will have expertise in archival practices, and excellent
oral and written skills. He/she will work well within a team framework and
join the staff and Board in working towards the fulfillment of the Museum¹s
new strategic plan. The Magnes Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages minority and other applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications accepted until position filled. Send resume with three letters
of reference to Marni Welch, Project Manager (email address
mwelch@magnesmuseum.org) or by mail to Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell
Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

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