The application period for SAA's 2019 Josephine Forman Scholarship is now open!

The purpose of the Josephine Forman Scholarship is to provide financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue a career as an archivist, and to promote the diversification of the American archives profession. The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a commitment both to the archives profession and to advancing diversity concerns within it.

The recipient of the award will receive a scholarship of $10,000. Awardees also may be invited to attend the annual meeting of the General Commission on Archives and History and/or the Quadrennial Historical Convocation, with funding provided by GCAH. Also included is complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting in the year in which the scholarship is received.

Eligibility:

·  The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

·  The applicant must be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent.

·  The applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or a multi-course program in archival administration, or have applied to such a program for the next academic year.

·  The applicant shall have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward her/his graduate degree at the time of the award (i.e., June 1).

·  The applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program and begin school no later than September 1 or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award. 

·  Applicants may have full-time or part-time status.

For more details and application information please visit: http://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2019.

The Position: 

The Archival Assistant assists with processing university and manuscript collections, including accessioning, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats. Expands access to archival collections by encoding finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for contribution to the Archives West consortium and. Provides outreach and exhibits support by designing, installing, and planning for library and community displays and events, and assists in patron reference service, including assisting with orders and inquiries May train and supervise student processing assistants. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Archival Assistant is responsible for working with the Head of Special Collections and Archives and the Archivist with accessioning materials; processing archives and manuscripts in all formats within the repository; using arrangement and description plans to achieve physical and contextual control over the materials; noting collections or parts of a collection to be digitized; contributing to the Archives and Manuscripts Processing Manual; assisting with training and supervising student assistants in archival processing, filing, and shelving; and keeping shelves and storage areas clean and orderly.

For More information and to apply: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25079

Willamette University Processing Archivist & Records Manager - view and apply here.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019.

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  Instructions for Applicants:

  Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process.

  To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying for. If there is an application deadline, please ensure that your application is submitted by the deadline. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.

  Position Summary:

  Assists in the operation of the Archives and Special Collections unit with emphasis on processing collections, overseeing Willamette's records management program, and working with archival technology tools. Provides research services for collections.

   

  • Responsible for processing archival collections. Arranges, preserves and creates original descriptions for collections; determines processing priorities in concert with University Archivist; supervises student workers and interns assisting in processing projects; creates accession records or inventories as needed.
  • Responsible for implementing and overseeing Willamette's records management program. Works with units across campus to organize and deposit their materials; assists units in the transfer, retention, or destruction of their records; coordinates and provides records management training for departmental liaisons. Manages the archiving of the University's website using Archive-It.
  • Participates with the University Archivist and with the Libraries' Systems unit in the planning, implementation, and use of technology for archival collections. Responsible for the creation of metadata, including supervision of archival assistant and student workers assisting on metadata projects; responsible for creation and maintenance of finding aids in ArchivesSpace adhering to DACS and best practices; assists in the development and maintenance of the archives' web presence (presentation and content).
  • Assists with archiving of born digital material in consultation with Libraries' Systems unit.
  • Provides reference and in-depth research consultation. Acts as back-up problem solver for complex questions for staff providing archives reference. May provide instruction in relation to archival research.
  • Responsible for the unit's Disaster Recovery Plan and Preparedness Kit.
  • Responsible for the operations of the unit in the absence of the University Archivist.
  • Participates in the Orbis Cascade Alliance initiatives and the broader archives community as appropriate.
  • Assists in the fabrication of departmental exhibits.
  • Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

  • Other duties as assigned.

   

  • Master's degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a concentration in archival studies and/or records management or Master's degree in a related field with coursework in archives and/or records management.
  • Continuing professional development required.
  • Demonstrated experience appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections required. Familiarity with principles of records management required.
  • Familiarity with EAD required.
  • Microsoft desktop applications essential.
  • Thorough knowledge of archives theory, practice, and standards. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ethical practices and evidence of ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
  • Basic knowledge of records management practice. 
  • Evidence of ability to exercise good professional judgment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.   
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and researchers. 
  • Ability to represent the university professionally to on- and off-campus communities.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with archival management systems, such as ArchivesSpace, Archivematica, and Archive-It. 
  • Two years of professional experience.  
  • Familiarity with digital asset management systems and digital repository technologies.  

  TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE:   

  Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Position occasionally requires reaching outward and above the shoulder and climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and/or bending. Positional occasionally requires lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and pushing or pulling up to 50 lb.

  You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section:

  • Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  • Current Resume

  ​Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Would anyone like to join a roundtable/panel discussion of how to resist burnout during a job search? If so, please contact:

Marissa Hiller

Archivist

Marissacantuhiller@gmail.com

Working Title : “Resisting Burnout: Or How Not to Go Insane During a Job Search.”

Searching for jobs can be stressful and as archivists we’re often encouraged to keep move forward to find the perfect match. Using the format of a panel discussion or round table participants will share their experience of self-care (or not!) during a job search. Afterwards we will break into a larger group discussion and come up with self-care methods to put in place. 

Join the Annual Meeting of the Polk County Historical Society in Rickreall on Saturday, January 19th at 1:30 pm. Highlights include a keynote address by Tom Branigar about his time working at the Eisenhower Library. January is the 100th anniversary of the death of President Theodore Roosevelt who helped set up the filing system that is currently used in the White House. 

For more information, see www.polkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Craft + Brew with the Washington State Historical Society

December 6, 2018. 7-10PM.
Get your tickets online today!
 
Not only is this your last chance to see the exhibition Make/Do, it’s also your last chance to fit in a History After Hours event in 2018! Try your hand at many different maker projects as well as taste a variety of beers crafted by breweries throughout the state.  Learn about each style of craft beer along with its historical significance to the area while creating your own works of art. You can even make your own wrapping paper to share your works as holiday gifts! 

21+ program
$20 pre-registration, $25 at the door.

Now Accepting Submissions for The Sound Archivist, email: seattle.area.archivists@gmail.com with anything you'd like to contribute!

Wednesday, December 5th

Optimism Brewing
6pm-8pm

Join us at Optimism Brewing for some informal chatter and Winter ales. 

Original Post: http://www.spokanetribe.com/job-description?id=1016

STOI GOV: COLLECTIONS MANAGER

SUMMARY:  The collections manager is under the direct supervision of the Preservation Manager, and is responsible for the day to day management, supervision and curation of tribal and federally owned collections, associated records, photographs and other archival materials received and held at the STI preservation repository.  This position will have daily supervision over the assistant collections manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Protection and preservation of museum objects
• Monitor and record environmental data (% RH, temperature, dust and gaseous pollution,  and/or other inherent vice on a daily basis
• Oversee/supervises of assistant Collections Manager
• Inspects and records the conditions of the objects
• Facilitate the annual physical inventory of all objects as per Bureau of Reclamation policies and procedures
• Participates in information gathering for the collections management report due at the end of  the year, as one of the BPA/BOR management task (task numbers will change each fiscal year)
• Administer loan and gift agreements and associated correspondences
• Directs and tracks internal object movement and object handling for loaned collections and permanent collections
• Assists/monitors researchers and contractors in the collections storage area
• Plans and executes collections care, and minimal facility management for the collections building
• Supervise and trains staff on collections procedure
• Assists with background historical research for on/off reservation projects
• Able to assist the Principal Investigator with their field season when needed
• Communication and organizations skills to oversee and implement programs that work with individual, local, state and federal organizations

 SPECIAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Working knowledge of standard museum collections management practices and procedures,  including object handling and cataloguing
• Experience using collections database, especially Re-discovery Proficio, and digital imaging equipment and photography techniques
• Experience with audio/visual collections
• Communication and organizational skills to oversee and implement programs that work with individuals, local, state, and federal organizations
• Proficient with personal computers and associated software (e.g. Microsoft Office, social media, collections databases)

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor's degree in museum studies
•  2 years experience working with collections (Native American artifacts, historical artifacts)  and  managing collections in a museum setting
•  Valid Driver’s License, good driving record, tribally insurable 
•  Able to work in various weather conditions; must be able to hike to remote sites if needed

 OTHER: 

•  Education with a focus on Collections Management preferred
•  Tribal repository experience preferred                           

Applications Are Available In The Tribal Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 206, Wellpinit, WA 99040

OR, can be downloaded from our website: www.spokanetribe.com

Contact:  Sabrina McCoy or Andrea Flett

(509) 458-6583, FAX: (509) 458-6556

E-mail: sabrina.mccoy@spokanetribe.com or andrea.flett@spokanetribe.com

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No Later Than

4:30 p.m. On The Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According

To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May Be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A 90-Day Orientation

Mapping Student Learning in the Archives

This post comes from Erin Passehl Stoddart, Strategic Projects and Grants Development Librarian, University of Oregon.

Erin Passehl Stoddart, past NWA president and former head of special collections and archives at the University of Idaho, recently wrote a blog post for the Academic Archivist, which is administered by SAA’s College and University Archives Section. The blog post looks at highlighting student worker learning and accomplishments at the administrative level through mapping job duties to professional standards and literacies and to campus learning outcomes. You can read the blog post at: https://academicarchivist.wordpress.com/2018/11/05/mapping-student-learning-in-the-archives/.