----- 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