Sorry for the confusion, but there is one further change to the address to submit resumes for the position in Athabasca, Alberta.

 

Please send to:

 

Ms. Sherry Neaves

Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives Board

4716 48 Street,

Athabasca, AB,

               T9S 1R2

 

 

 

Hi all,

 

Please note that the address to mail resumes in the original posting was incorrect. 

 

Please mail to:

 

Ms. Sherry Neaves

Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives Board

4716 48 Street,

Athabasca, AB,

T9S 1L7

 

Thank you,

Karen

 

 

Please excuse cross postings.

 

The Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives in Athabasca, AB is looking for an Archivist to manage the archives. 

This is a contract position for 50 hours per month.  (Duties are listed below).

 

Please send applications and resumes by September 14, 2018 to Ms. Sherry Neaves, Chair, Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives Board.

 

by e-mail to:  [log in to unmask]

by mail to:  Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives Board, 4720 48 Street,

Athabasca, AB, T9S 1L7

 

For more information about the position, contact Sherry Neaves at 780-675-2737 or by e-mail at [log in to unmask].

 

http://www.athabascaarchives.ca

 

Duties include:

-         Acquiring, describing, preserving, and maintaining documents and photographs about the people and history of Athabasca and region that fit the Acquisitions Policy of the Archives.

-         Contributing archival descriptions and digital objects to the Archives Society of Alberta’s Alberta On Record database

-         Supervising, coordinating and training volunteers

-         Welcoming and working with researchers and residents looking for archival information about the area and families.  This may be in person, by phone, or e-mail.

-         Hosting functions that raise awareness of archives functions or local history

Qualifications:

-         Interest in local history

-         Archives experience is highly desirable.

-         Completion of the ASA’s Archives Institute course or a degree in archival or information management studies is desirable.  A willingness to complete the ASA’s Archives Institute is acceptable.

-         Experience working with and coordinating volunteers.

-         Experience using standard computer applications

-         Experience digitizing and/or managing digital records is an asset

-         Strong written and oral communication skills

-         Ability to manage time effectively and set one’s own priorities.

 

 

 

Manager Institutional Records /

University Archivist

Thomas A. Edge Archives & Special Collections

Library and Scholarly Resources

Athabasca University

2002 ARC Building

1 University Drive

Athabasca, AB  T9S 3A3

Ph: 780 675 6268

Fx: 780 675 6492