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Finding Aids Conversion Coordinator
Harvard University
Houghton Library

The Houghton Library is the primary manuscript and rare book repository for
the Harvard College Library, with holdings of more than 10 million
manuscripts and some 500,000 rare books. The finding aids to be converted
were created over the last 60 years, in a variety of formats, and describe
collections in the Manuscript Department, the Harvard Theatre Collection,
and the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts. The Manuscript Department
collects all subjects and periods, with an emphasis on Western languages
and cultures. Major collections include: literary manuscripts of all
periods and many countries with particular concentration on American,
British, and Continental authors; historical archives, including strengths
in publishing history, politics, and missionary archives; philosophy and
music; photographs, drawings, and paintings; and artifacts. The Harvard
Theatre Collection is devoted to the history of theatre and live performing
arts, including dance, opera, and musical theatre as well as popular
entertainment. The collection includes the papers of many performers,
writers, directors, theatres, and performing organizations of significance,
as well as posters, playbills, programs, photographs, drawings and designs,
portraits, and clipping files. The Department of Printing & Graphic Arts
collection documents the development of letterform and all aspects of the
art of the book, including design, printing, illustration, and paper.

As part of the Harvard University Library Digital Initiative, the Houghton
Library has received funding for a 2-year pilot project to convert a
significant portion of its typescript finding aids for manuscript
collections to EAD (Encoded Archival Description), to be added to OASIS,
the University's finding aids database http://oasis.harvard.edu. Reporting
directly to the Curator of Manuscripts, the Conversion Coordinator works
with outside vendors for text conversion and EAD encoding; performs quality
control; documents conversion encoding practice; creates and edits
existing, MARC collection-level records to link to encoded finding aids;
supervises part-time student assistants; maintains statistics; and assists
in the preparation of quarterly reports. THIS IS A TEMPORARY 2-YEAR GRANT
FUNDED PROJECT.

Qualifications:  Bachelor of Arts and experience with EAD required.
Accredited MLS and/or formal archival training and/or advanced degree in
information and computer science preferred. Knowledge of principles and
techniques for intellectual access to archival materials as demonstrated
through relevant cataloging and/or archival processing experience,
including at least three years' experience in creating finding aids. Must
be familiar with MARC format, APPM, AACR2R, use of authority files, and
office microcomputer applications. Ability to work independently, meet
production schedules, and maintain high level of consistency and accuracy
required. Supervisory experience required. Project management experience
desired.

Compensation:  Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits.
Appointment salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Available:  Immediately.  The review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled.  Interested parties are invited
to submit a letter of application addressing position qualifications with a
resume and with the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three
references to:
Resume Processing Center
Harvard University Requisition #9917
11 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Or apply on line to www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html

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