Northeastern University Libraries seek an experienced professional for the position of Processing Archivist. This is a one-year term appointment whose primary responsibilities are to arrange, describe and make accessible records gathered by the Tobacco Control Resource Center documenting the Massachusetts Group Against Smoking Pollution, Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco, and Northeastern University's Tobacco Products Liability Project. Under the direction of the Assistant Archivist, the Processing Archivist will conduct historical research on the organization; analyze unprocessed historical records to develop appraisal criteria and arrangement and description procedures; identify records requiring basic preservation measures; prepare descriptive inventories (historical note, scope and content note, series descriptions, box/folder listing) using word processing software, HTML, and EAD (Electronic Archival Description); supervise part-time project assistants. This is a full-time, one-year, benefits-eligible position. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a project to increase the availability of anti-smoking, tobacco control, and litigation records.
Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS with an archival specialization. Minimum of two years of experience processing large 20th century collections. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, planning, analytical, conceptual, and supervisory skills. Familiarity with descriptive cataloging principles, including the application of DACS and EAD. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Sensitivity to issues of diversity in the workplace.
Additional Information
Questions about this position should be sent to Michelle Romero, Assistant Archivist, at
About Northeastern University Libraries
Northeastern University Libraries consist of Snell Library, John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute Library, and Marine Science Center Library. The Libraries welcome over two million online and walk-in visitors a year. Collections include 964,000 volumes, 139,000 e-books, and 42,500 electronic journals.
The Libraries provide award winning research and instructional services, a pioneering multimedia content creation space, a very popular Meet the Author series, and house internationally recognized special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. Northeastern has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives, building on its institutional repository and digitization of special collections. The Libraries continue to break new ground in scholarly communication, interdisciplinary research, and the emerging field of transliteracy - the ability to read, write, and interact across multiple media formats. Northeastern University Libraries lead the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. For more information, please visit www.lib.neu.edu.
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About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs, our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. See http://www.northeastern.edu.
Internal Posting Requirement
This position will be posted internally for ten days, until August 6, 2011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
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