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Job Description for Consultant Position

ARIDO Heritage Archives
717 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2MS
Phone (416) 921-2127


ARIDO is the professional organization of the Association of Registered
Interior Designers of Ontario, which has been in existence for nearly 70
years. It supports the activities of its members and promotes
educational standards and the professional practice of interior design
in Ontario. The Heritage Archives Committee was established to collect
and preserve documentary evidence of the practice of interior design by
ARIDO members and its antecedents in order to safeguard these records of
cultural history and to provide a significant resource for research and
study.


Position summary:
Work takes place in the archival section of a general office setting
under the direction of the Administrative Director and the ARIDO
Heritage Archives Steering Committee. In accordance with recognized
professional principles and procedures and approved in-house policies,
the archivist acquires, appraises, arranges and describes, preserves,
and makes available for research the holdings of the ARIDO Heritage
Archives.

Reports to:
Administrative Director ARIDO and Chair, Heritage Archives Steering
Committee

Supervises:
Volunteers and temporary project staff

Duties:
Acquisition and Appraisal:
Acquires historically significant material, and appraises it in relation
to the approved collections mandate; works with ARIDO staff to establish
a system of regular transfers of ARIDO's records; accessions new
acquisitions in accordance with institutional procedures; maintains
accession files and donor records; acknowledges new acquisitions;
conducts oral history interviews.

Arrangement and Description:
Sorts and arranges archival holdings in accordance with recognized
archives principles; develops a system for the physical and intellectual
control of the holdings; prepares descriptions of the records at the
fonds/collections level and also at a more detailed level as appropriate
to the extent, medium, and content of the collection

Preservation and Storage:
Stores the holdings using supplies and equipment appropriate to ensure
their long-term preservation; orders and maintains a stock of
specialized archival storage supplies; advises the Steering Committee on
preservation/conservation needs; develops and implements a preservation
management program.

Reference and Access:
Registers researchers; assists researchers with their inquiries;
retrieves and refiles holdings requested by researchers; responds to
written and telephone inquiries; arranges for the provision of copies of
holdings requested by researchers; administers access restrictions and
copyright matters.

Administration:
Advises the Steering Committee on the need for new/revised policies and
procedures; prepares draft policies/procedures for approval; maintains
an up-to-date manual of policies and procedures; trains and supervises
volunteers and temporary project staff; prepares applications for grants
and external funding; develops budgets and work plans for the Steering
Committee; maintains statistics on the archives operation (e.g.,
holdings, archives use, etc.); prepares monthly/annual reports

Other Duties:
Plans and implements ongoing displays of archival materials and supports
the work and goals of ARIDO as needed.

Qualifications:
Education:
Formal training in archives principles and practice from a recognized
post-secondary institution

Experience:
1-2 years experience working in an established archives, performing all
basic archival functions

Knowledge:
        Thorough grasp of archival principles and practice
        Working knowledge of museum principles and practice
        Working knowledge of conservation principles and practice
        Familiarity with records management principles and practice
        Good understanding of historical research and researchers' needs



Skills:
        Excellent written and oral communication skills
        Methodical work habits
        Attention to detail and accuracy
        Willingness to accept responsibility
        Ability to use word-processing/spread-sheet applications

Equipment Used:
Common office tools, photocopier, audio/video recording equipment,
audio/video playback equipment

Length of Contract and Remuneration:
        Approximately 16 hours per week for 30 weeks
        $18 to $20 per hour


Please forward application and resume before May 5 to:
Betty Stein
35A Marlborough Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1X5
E-mail:  [log in to unmask]
Phone (416) 323-1087

Regretfully, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Interviews will take place at the ARIDO offices, 717 Church Street.



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Suzanne Dubeau
AAOLIST Administrator