I have been asked to post the following job opportunity. Please direct any questions to [log in to unmask], not to me. Thanks! -------------------------------------------------------------- JOB DESCRIPTION ARIDO Heritage Archival Consultant This is a contract position involving up to 100 hours in 1999 with the possibility of continuing in the year 2000. Position summary: Under the direction of the ARIDO Heritage Archives Steering Committee, and 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: 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 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 workplans for the Steering Committee; maintains statistics on the archives operation (e.g., holdings, archives use, etc.); prepares monthly/annual reports Qualifications: Education: Formal training in archives principles and practice from a recognized post-secondary institution Experience: 2-3 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 highly desirable 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 a computer and common word-processing/spread-sheet software Equipment Used: Common office tools, photocopier, audio/video recording equipment, audio/video playback equipment Please forward application and resume before November 12 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 on November 23 and 24. -------------------------------------------------------------- -- Suzanne Dubeau AAOLIST Administrator