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Archives Listserve Coordinator Miami University Archives Oxford, Ohio 45056 513-529-6720 rschmidt@lib.muohio.edu ____________________________________
Archival Assistant
The Gilder Lehrman Collection New York, New York www.gilderlehrman.com The Gilder Lehrman Collection seeks a full-time Archival Assistant to aid in the processing of the Livingston Family Papers. This is an 11,000-item collection pertaining to the early settlement of New York State, including documentation of financial, political, and commercial practices, such as trade with Great Britain, and relations with Native Americans. The bulk of the Livingston Papers dates from 1680-1720. Duties: Prepare bibliographic description of manuscript documents for entry in a database system Prepare transcripts and more extensive document descriptions for selected documents Assist the Collection Management Archivist as required Required Skills: Excellent writing and organizational skills Ability to work independently Demonstrable computer skills Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in history Preferred: Interest in early American colonial history Familiarity with historical manuscripts Base salary: $26,000 annually. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, and includes the Collection’s excellent benefits package. Applicants desiring to work less than full time, but at least 30 hours per week, will also be considered. The Gilder Lehrman Collection is one of the largest collections of American historical documents in private hands. Its holdings encompass materials from the first European encounters with the New World to recent events, with emphasis on the period from 1760 through 1876. The Collection exceeds 50,000 items, principally autograph manuscripts and printed documents, and continues to grow. To apply, please send a letter of application, résumé, and names and contact information of three references to: Sandra Trenholm Assistant Director The Gilder Lehrman Collection 105 Madison Ave., Suite 3B New York, NY 10016 Fax: (212) 481-6533 No telephone inquiries, please. For full consideration, please submit materials by 30 June 2001. |