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Project Archivist Position-Boston



PROJECT ARCHIVIST
Temple Israel
Boston, MA

Temple Israel of Boston seeks an experienced professional for a one-year
with possibility of renewal Project Archivist position.  This is a 20-25
hour per week position.  The Temple Israel Archives documents the
synagogue's 150-year history and includes the records of its clergy,
administrative and lay leaders, in addition to other materials related
to congregants.  Temple Israel, located in Boston's Longwood Area, is
New England's largest and second oldest Reform congregation.  The
synagogue, which has over 1500 member families, operates an active
pre-school and religious school and offers many educational, collegial,
and social action programs for adults.  The synagogue maintains a museum
and a library staffed by a full-time librarian.

Responsibilities:  The Project Archivist will report to the Temple
Israel Librarian and will work closely with the Archives committee to
develop and establish collection policies and procedures including
access, accessioning, processing, preservation and possibly records
management policies and procedures.  The Project Archivist will survey,
appraise and process the archives.  Occasional reference services may be
required.

Required Qualifications:  Masters degree in history, library science,
archives management or related field.  Previous archival experience
including processing large institutional records collections.
Demonstrated knowledge of current archival theory and practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to work independently and
collaboratively.  For further information please contact Susan Porter by
e-mail at slporter@prodigy.net.

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