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Position Title
Archivist (Visual Materials)
Starting Salary
$2,909-$3,131/month
Location
Kirkpatrick State Information Center
600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Department/Division
Missouri State Archives
Job Functions and/or General Responsibilities:
- Provides physical processing of incoming visual materials (photographs, maps, manuscripts, and motion picture film amongother visual media) including receipt, labeling, removal of duplicate or harmful materials, shelving, and filing.
- Establishes intellectual control over accessioned records and promotes access to the information that the records contain by the creation of descriptions.
- Prepares written reports on processing before creating finding aids.
- Recommends policies and procedures for management of visual materials.
- Works on a wide variety of special projects, including, but not limited to, exhibit planning and production and promoting the Archives through public outreach and publications.
- Identifies conservation problems and makes recommendations for preservation.
- Explains archival search methods to researchers.
- Assists reference staff with correspondence and researchers as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of archival principles and established archival practices.
- Broad knowledge of Missouri history.
- Knowledge of the organization of state agencies.
- Knowledge of sources, methods, and techniques used in historical research.
- Some knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, public officials, private groups, and the public.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in history, archival administration, historical administration, or library science (with an archival component) is preferred.
- Experience working with CONTENTdm digital collection management software strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and scanning experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel.
- Must be able to lift and carry a forty-pound box and climb a ladder to retrieve materials.
- If not presently a Certified Archivist, must agree to seek certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists as soon as qualified to do so.
Posting Period:
Position posted 4/29/2008 . The minimum posting period will end 5/29/2008. After the minimum posting period, the position may be closed to new applicants and filled at any time.
Application Procedure:
Application materials (cover letter, resume, completed application) may be mailed to: Attention: Archivist (Visual Materials), Human Resources, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102. EOE.