----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "David Kay, MLS" <davidkaymls@GMAIL.COM> To: AMIA-L@LSV.UKY.EDU Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 1:35:54 PM Subject: [AMIA-L] AV Processing Archivist Job (Full-Time) AV Processing Archivist Job Opportunity in New York State! Processing Archivist (Full-time) The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division has an immediate opening for a full-time Processing Archivist at IBM locations in Somers and East Fishkill, NY. Under supervision of The Winthrop Group, the Processing Archivist will work in a corporate archive with a large videotape and media collection and assist in the duties described below. The work ends in December 2015 with the possibility of extension. Major tasks and responsibilities: Develop and implement a work plan for creating a searchable inventory of unprocessed videotape collection Begin cataloging and labeling videotapes and other video media Conduct targeted quality control reviews Train and supervise a temporary Inventory Archivist (3-4 months) Begin preparing an inventory of paper records and born-digital records Undertake content appraisal of records identified by the Corporate Archivist Make recommendations for processing methods and, if needed, archival supplies Minimum qualifications: MLS/MLIS or MA in History program, with a concentration in archives Minimum of two to three years work in an archival setting Experience with content appraisal, archival processing standards and procedures Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to interact well and cooperate with colleagues Preferred qualifications: Experience with recognizing, identifying and describing audiovisual materials Familiarity with different media formats and types of metadata Experience with working in corporate archives Experience with supervising qualified professionals Familiarity with organizational records and content appraisal Proficiency in using collection management and access systems Skilled and accurate typist Compensation: Monthly rate (with full benefits) based on experience and level of qualification. Contact Information: Please send a resume; a list of no fewer than three references including names, titles, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers; and a brief, sample finding aid to David Kay, Manager, Information & Archival Services, The Winthrop Group, at dkay [at] winthropgroup.com . http://winthropgroup.com/content/processing-archivist-full-time David Kay, MLS Manager, Information & Archival Services The Winthrop Group, Inc. -- Jean-François Blanchette, Associate Professeur Dept. of Information Studies, UCLA http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/blanchette