Apologies for any cross posting! 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 > e-mail [log in to unmask] >Anticipated Start date: November 16, 1998 >Date of this notice: November 2, 1998 > > > *************************************************************** Stephen Posner Executive Assistant, AAO tel 905-792-1173 fax 905-792-2530 PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS Public awareness of Archives - a goal for all of us!