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Assistant Archivist - Sarah Lawrence College Archives
The Assistant Archivist is an entry level position which will support the College Archivist in collection management and processing of archival collections. Workingin an evolving team environment, the Assistant Archivist carries out other dutiesand projects as assigned.

Duties include:

Assists with digital initiatives and digitizing collection materials.
Assists with developing retention schedules and the transfer, storage anddisposition of inactive records.
Assists with developing exhibits and other outreach activities.
Provides reference services for internal and external requests.
Supervises student assistants in the absence of the College Archivist.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree (or higher) in history, archives, museum, library, orspecial collections.
Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and exercise initiative and judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills, mature, and the ability to communicate effectively,orally and in writing.
Demonstrated awareness of patron archival procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty, staff, students, and thegeneral public in their research endeavors.
Must be detailed-oriented, congenial, patient, self starter, and reliable.
Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and computingapplications for scanning.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

MLIS/MA degree from an ALA-accredited program with a specialization in archivesOR equivalent combination of education and work in archives or manuscriptsenvironment.
One year of experience appraising, arranging and describing manuscripts andarchival materials.
Experience working in the archives of a college or university.
Working knowledge of MARC.

Salary:

Hiring range is $36,500-$38,500, depending on qualifications and experience.Excellent benefits package.
Instructions: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Sarah Lawrence College 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708
or:
E-mail: admin@sarahlawrence.edu
Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a racially and culturally diverseadministration, staff and faculty. To that end, every job opening is seen as anopportunity to increase diversity and every effort will be made to expand theapplicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscriminatory Policy.)

admin@sarahlawrence.edu