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Monday Sept 21, 2020.
Kitchener Public Library - YCW Student – Chamber Collection Project Archivist Contract Position
Part-time Hours Approximately 16 weeks (20 hours per week up to 320 hours)
October 2020 – February 2021
Hourly Rate - $27.07
Under the guidance of the Librarian, Grace Schmidt Room, the project archivist will intellectually arrange, describe and produce Rules of Archival Description (RAD) compliant finding aid for the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
fonds for inclusion in the Library’s local history digital platform. The project archivist will also create a plan for the physical processing of the collection for storage. Using materials from the collection, the project archivist will plan an exhibit for
display in the Grace Schmidt Room and prepare a blog post to discuss discoveries in the collection. The project will also involve re-description of selected existing archival collections, including photographs, to meet RAD standards. It is expected that the
majority of this work will be completed remotely. On-site visits to the archives to view the collections are encouraged and can be arranged.
Closing date for applications is Monday, September 21, 2020.
For the complete job description and to print a copy of our application form, go to
www.kpl.org/jobs
Cover letters and résumés should be addressed to: Senior Manager, Human Resources Kitchener Public Library 85 Queen Street North Kitchener ON N2H 2H1 Email: [log in to unmask] Fax: 519-743-1261 TTY: 1-877-614-4832
Please quote YCW Student – Chamber Collection Project Archivist in the subject line.
This position is funded by Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (Student). To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet the program eligibility criteria as required by Young Canada Works. Please click the link to
review the eligibility requirements:
Young Canada Works Eligibility
Kitchener Public Library is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where our behaviours and actions reflect our values of trust, mutual respect and dignity for all individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants
with a disability. Please contact Human Resources Staff by phone 519-743-0271 ext. 239 or TTY 1-877-614- 4832, or by email at
[log in to unmask] .
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview.
Cheers,
Karen Ball-Pyatt
Librarian - Grace Schmidt Room
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen St. N. Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1
P: 519-743-0271 ext. 252
GSR Blog:
http://historicallyspeakingkitchener.wordpress.com
Twitter:
@KPL_GSRHistory
Website:
http://www.kpl.org/localhistory
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