Processing Archivist, Jewish Theological Seminary
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) is currently searching for a part-time (16 hours per week) processing archivist for one year at the JTS Library. The processing archivist will be responsible for processing archival collections related to the Conservative Movement, creating EAD finding aids in Archivist Toolkit, and maintenance of new collections. The position commences immediately and is under the supervision of the Director of Library Services.
About The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary:
The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary holds the foremost collection of Judaica and Hebraica in the Western Hemisphere, including manuscripts, rare printed books, periodicals, ephemeral materials, musical scores, sound recordings, moving images, graphic arts, and archives. It provides access to subscription databases and to its digital collections. The JTS Library serves the students and faculty of the institution in addition to the international community of scholars in Jewish studies and related areas. Please visit our web site at www.jtsa.edu/library
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collecting, developing, setting policy for, and processing COVID-19 archive.
- Physical reorganization, rehousing, and sorting of archival collections.
- Creation of finding aids in EAD format utilizing Archivist Toolkit.
- Accession newly arrived collections.
- Supervision of archival assistant.
Minimum Requirements:
- MS in Library and Information Services with a concentration in archives or Archival Records Management.
- One-year experience working with Archivist Toolkit, EAD, and DACS standards.
- Ability to summarize and write a clear finding aid narrative.
- Familiarity with modern Jewish History is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to excellent service.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks and adhere to deadlines.
Application Instructions:
Please send your resume and cover letter to nsteinberger@jtsa.edu
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Mary Silverstein
Jewish Theological Seminary
New York NY
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