November 24, 2022

*Deadline extension! *
*Applications now due: *

*Friday, December 2nd*

The AAO is seeking an enthusiastic and engaged archival professional to
lead the growth and continued maintenance of Archeion (www.archeion.ca) as
Ontario’s archival information network.

Archeion promotes access to and awareness of Ontario's documentary memory.
The site electronically brings together the many diverse archival
collections across the province to facilitate online searching and access
to them through the use of the latest advances in open source software for
archives. Archeion serves a diverse population of general and specialized
researchers, including students, teachers, academics and genealogists.
Participating institutions that submit descriptions to the site represent
small, medium and large archival institutions from all sectors, including
provincial and municipal government archives, university archives,
religious archives, business archives and community Archives.

*Position Duties:*
Reporting to the AAO Board of Directors, the Archeion Coordinator will lead
the ongoing development of Archeion on the AtoM platform as an online,
multi-level, Rules for Archival Description (RAD) compliant provincial
catalogue of archival holdings by delivering the following products and
services:

   - Works with the AAO Board of Directors to encourage archival
   institutions to participate in Archeion, preparing written articles,
   listserv reminders, presentations etc., that promote the benefits of
   Archeion to members of the public and the archivists who serve them;
   - Responds to queries from contributors to Archeion;
   - Oversees finding aids submitted by participating institutions to the
   Archeion site;
   - Provides remote services and workshops for Archeion contributors on
   descriptive standards and AtoM software;
   - Assists Archeion contributors with preparation and submission of their
   descriptions;
   - Assists Archeion contributors with the bulk uploading of records
   - Reviews submissions from participating archival institutions and
   ensuring that they are consistent with Archeion’s standards;
   - Maintains the consistency of the authority files and taxonomies on the
   Archeion site;
   - Records all activities undertaken and preparing regular status
   reports, including Archeion usage statistics;
   - Participates in meetings and presentations as required

The Archeion Coordinator is expected to perform duties under the contract
on a part-time basis, for an average of 7.5 hours per day, three (3) days
per week, starting in December 2022, and ending on March 31, 2023 (with the
possibility of contract renewal conditional on funding).

Remuneration for the services of the Archeion Coordinator will be at a
monthly rate of $2,116.38 (plus HST), supplemented by a monthly office
stipend of $100 (plus HST) for Internet and telephone use.

*Qualifications:*

   - MLIS or Master’s degree in archival studies or a recognized equivalent
   or a combination of related education and experience;
   - Minimum three (3) years' experience in a professional archival
   capacity;
   - Experience using archival descriptive standards;
   - Experience using and managing archival content management systems and
   databases; with AtoM experience preferred
   - Experience and demonstrated proficiency in project management;
   - Demonstrated computer skills;
   - Ability to multitask and prioritize;
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
   - Access to a high-speed Internet connection, computer hardware and an
   ability to work from home.

*Asset Qualifications:*

   - Fluency in English and French;
   - Demonstrated involvement in the archival profession;
   - Knowledge of the AAO; and
   - Experience with inter-institutional relationships and strong
   collaboration skills.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three (3) references to Rachel E. Beattie, AAO
President, [log in to unmask] *by 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday December
2, 2022.*

Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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