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.
David Kay, MLS
Manager, Information & Archival Services
The Winthrop Group, Inc.