[Michlib-l] Open Positions at The Henry Ford
Sarah Andrus
SarahA at thehenryford.org
Mon Jul 29 15:48:24 EDT 2019
Technical Services Archivist (full time position)
*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE:
The Technical Services Archivist ensures the effective acquisition, processing, and management of archival collections and other materials held by the Archives and Library. Also facilitates the digitization of Archives and Library materials; and enables access to digital holdings and description. In addition, the Processing Archivist supports staff throughout Historical Resources in their work to collect, manage, preserve, describe, and make available materials within the collections of The Henry Ford. Reports to the Senior Manager, Archives and Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Leads, and participates with, Archives Technical Services Team in arrangement, description, digitization, preservation, access, and management activities for physical, born-digital and hybrid archival collections.
* Collaborates with Archives and Library staff, along with Curatorial, Registrars, and other Historical Resources departments during acquisition of archival collections.
* Oversees digitization of archival materials for internal and external clientele, and maintenance of those digitization workflows; works in conjunction with other digitization and digital content teams.
* Manages storage for physical and digital collections, including maintenance of location data and file security permissions; development of space usage data; and storage organization.
* Facilitates transfers of Edison Institute records to the Archive and the tracking of permanently held inactive records.
* Ensures capture of thehenryford.org and other websites, including crawl scheduling, seed selection, quality control, and crawl access.
* Provides support for administration and usage of institution collection management system.
* Manages contractors, volunteers and student interns as needed
* Contributes to departmental budgeting process including review, estimation, and tracking of equipment, material, and labor expenditures dedicated to archival technical services.
* Serves as a resource to staff throughout Historical Resources regarding archival materials and collections.
* Supports Archives and Library operations and participates in other work as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited academic program, preferably with an archives concentration including coursework in archival management and theory.
* Five years' experience with arrangement, description, handling, and care of archival materials, preferably in an academic or research library.
* Understanding of digitization technologies, standards and best practices for both still image and time-based media.
* Knowledge of metadata schemas and standards relevant to archival control and description, including DACS, EAD, MARC, MODS and Dublin Core.
* Experience with XML and related languages including XSLT, HTML, and CSS.
* Familiarity with tools used for MARC cataloging and EAD delivery and display.
* Familiarity with ArchivesSpace, Archivist's Toolkit, or other archival management systems.
* Understanding of current archival theory and approaches for efficient processing.
* Knowledge of current trends, tools, and protocols in digital archiving and preservation.
* Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to copyright, privacy, and record restriction in archives and special collections.
* Experience leading work of or supervising archival processing staff.
* Experience with budget creation and financial management.
* Ability to work in an effective and productive manner independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately in written and oral communication.
* Excellent organization and planning skills.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
* Knowledge of Axiell EMu collection management system software.
* Experience in using an integrated library system, such as Ex Libris Alma-Primo.
* Experience with installation and maintenance of California Digital Library XTF software.
* Experience with Archive-It website capture tool.
* Experience with CONTENTdm and DSpace digital repository applications.
Familiarity with standards and schemas for museum description (CCO, CDWA, CDWA Lite).
Processing Archivist (full-time position)
*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
The Processing Archivist - Ford Historical Resources Collaborative (FHRC) establishes physical and intellectual control over the historic business records of the Ford Motor Company held by The Henry Ford through effective arrangement, description, and preservation. Serves as member of the Archives Technical Services Team and collaborates closely with the Curator of Transportation, FHRC, Archives, Library, Registrars, other Curatorial staff and the Digital Strategy Manager to ensure the historical integrity of and access to information about the collections. In addition, the Processing Archivist supports staff throughout Historical Resources in their work to collect, manage, preserve, describe, and make available materials within the collections of The Henry Ford. Reports to the Archives and Library Technical Services Archivist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Processes collections to appropriate level following an established processing plan.
2. Prepares collection inventories and finding aids compliant with DACS and local descriptive and technical standards.
3. Creates collection catalog, location, and related records in the institution's collection management system.
4. Reviews and publishes finding aid documents to internal and external data stores.
5. Collaborates with Conservation staff to ensure proper handling, housing, and care of collection materials.
6. Works with Archives Technical Services Team to facilitate electronic access for selected collection materials.
7. Collaborates with other FHRC and Archives Technical Services Team members, and the Curator of Transportation, in the planning, forecasting, and management of processing efforts for the FHRC.
8. Contributes to planning, direction, and review of volunteer and student intern work.
9. Participates in development and implementation of policies and procedures for archival processing.
10. Serves as resource to staff throughout Historical Resources regarding archival processing.
11. Supports Archives and Library operations and participates in other work as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited academic program, preferably with an archives concentration.
* Two years' experience with arrangement, description, handling, and care of archival materials, preferably in an academic or research library.
* Experience in the application and use of DACS, EAD and MARC, along with other archival description and communication standards.
* Proficiency using PC-based applications, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
* Ability to work in an effective and productive manner independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately in written and oral communication.
* Excellent organization and planning skills.
* Demonstrated engagement in ongoing professional development.
SPECIAL SKILLS
* Experience with ArchivesSpace, Archivists' Toolkit or other archival management systems.
* Experience with Axiell EMu collection management system software.
* Experience in using an integrated library system, such as Ex Libris Alma-Primo.
* Familiarity with standards and schemas for museum description (CCO, CDWA, CDWA Lite).
* Experience with still image and time-based media digitization.
Reference Assistant (part-time position)
*Note: Please upload cover letter and resume to the online application
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
The Reference Assistant provides friendly, courteous, public service and assists staff and the public in the access and use of Archives and Library resources. Responsible for a variety of services in the Reading Room including direction and simple reference interviews, security, paging and shelving, and copying and scanning. The position works under the supervision of the Reference Librarian.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Carries out all the daily activities of the Archives and Library Reading Room Circulation Desk in an effective, customer oriented, and professional manner
2. Provides Archives and Library users with basic information about accessing the collections and conducting research using integrated library system (ILS) and collection management system (CMS), along with hardcopy finding aids and guides
3. Monitors the Reading Room to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, to provide collection care and handling assistance, and to ensure security of materials
4. Conducts directional and basic reference interviews both in-person and remotely
5. Uses the Library ILS to circulate materials, and create and maintain patron records
6. Performs daily paging and shelving of materials from archives and library storage areas
7. Facilitates storage area key check-out and check-in
8. Fulfills user copying and scanning orders
9. Conducts research to answer phone and online reference questions
10. Supports Archives and Library operations and participates in other related work as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; ability to engage all levels of a diverse user community in a congenial and productive way; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; fluency with PC desktop computing and experience with Microsoft Office software; strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits; ability to set and continually readjust priorities while responding efficiently to multiple service requests.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Coursework in Archival Studies or Information/Library Science; familiarity with library and/or archival catalogs and finding aids; prior work experience in a Special Collections library or archive; experience with collection management systems and library information systems; interest and coursework in U.S. History.
Please apply at https://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment/job-postings/?category=Historical+Resources
Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History.
Sarah Andrus, MLIS
Librarian
P: 313.982.6100 ext 2294
E: SarahA at thehenryford.org<mailto:SarahA at thehenryford.org>
www.thehenryford.org<http://www.thehenryford.org/>
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The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124
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