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                     THE LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA
>                       NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
>
>Job Title:             Archivist
>Department:            The Archives of The Law society of Upper Canada
>Reports to:            Director of Libraries/Archives
>Salary:                $36,850 - $45,000
>
>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
>Working under the supervision of the Director of Libraries/Archives,
>manage the archival collection by:
>-      Maintaining and developing the archival collection according to
>professional archival standards, and in accordance with Archives
>Department policy and procedures, including:
>-      Accessioning material from internal and external sources,
>including preparation of accession forms and transfer documents for
>internal request, preparation of accession forms, acknowledgement
>letters and deed of gift forms for external donations.
>-      Ensuring access to material in the collection through development
>and maintenance of a finding guide system, including management of
>GENCAT database.
>-      Appraising accessioned material for permanent value and
>arranging and describing records for permanent value.
>-      Ensuring preservation and conservation of collection through
>physical maintenance of collection and storage area (including off-site
>storage); monitoring adherence to accepted preservation standards.
>-      Developing and implementing changes to policies and procedures
>as required.
>-      Ensuring timely transfer of corporate records of permanent value
>to Archives.
>-      Managing special projects, including recruitment and supervision
>of contract staff and volunteer(s).  Applying for grants as needed.
>-      Participating in the planning and implementation of a Records
>Management Program, including advising on retention requirements,
>classification schemes, electronic records     management, imaging and
>vital records.  Also maintaining and developing the records management
>database.
>-      Preparing monthly variance reports of Archives Department
>accounts and participating in budget planning and strategic planning for
>Archives department.
>-      Promoting the Archival program and performing other duties as
>required.
>QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
>-      A Master's of Archival Studies or equivalent;
>-      Minimum of two years experience as an Archivist responsible for
>            the management of a multi-media archival collection;
>-      Experience working with Rules for Archival Description;
>-      Strong customer service orientation;
>-      Ability to work with minimal supervision;
>-      Strong computer skills, experience with GENCAT preferred;
>-      Excellent organizational skills to work with minimal supervision
>            and handle a large volume of detailed work;
>-      Excellent  oral and written communication skills.
>-      Records management experience
>
>Apply by:                      ASAP
>Apply to:                      Teresa Sweeney fax # 416-947-3448
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>Anticipated Start date:        November 16, 1998
>Date of this notice:           November 2, 1998
>
>
>
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Stephen Posner
Executive Assistant, AAO
tel 905-792-1173     fax 905-792-2530

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