The English Folk Dance and Song Society is currently recruiting for a
qualified
Archivist so if you may know of anyone who may be interested in this
position
then please do forward these details onto them.
The job summary is below but please visit the link below for full job
description
and application form.
http://www.efdss.org/staff.html#vacancies
EFDSS Archivist (3 days per week)
£24,000 pro rata
The English Folk Dance and Song Society seeks to appoint a qualified
archivist
with a minimum of five years' experience to work with the Library Director
and
team in developing its internationally renowned multi-media archive
collections
focusing on the folk arts in England and beyond.
The Archivist will be responsible for archiving and managing the collections
held
at EFDSS, undertaking cataloguing and preservation duties and providing
support to internal staff, researchers and Society members.
Key Tasks:
To be responsible for the cataloguing and preservation of archival
collections
to professional and international standards.
Assist with developing web based catalogues and assisting with the
development of exhibitions of archival material.
Conduct conservation assessment, prioritising conservation requirements
and
allocating the conservation budget.
Work to improve access to the archive materials held and in raising
awareness of the archives both within the Society and externally.
Work with the Library Director on the Librarys strategic plan and prepare
and
maintain library policies and procedures.
Monitor and advise on issues concerning the archive facilities, e.g.
storage,
security, environmental conditions and pest control.
Contribute to the management of the Societys other special collections
e.g.
audio/visual collection and museum objects.
Liaise with external depositors regarding transfer of special collections.
Provide a wide-ranging enquiry service to the membership, EFDSS staff
and
general public.
Pursue personal and professional development and maintain professional
contacts.
This job description is designed to reflect the duties currently incorporated
in
this post. The Library Director and Chief Executive may amend these in light
of
changes in the Library.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential
Educated to degree level.
Professional qualification in archive administration, records management
or
equivalent.
At least 2 years experience working in an archive environment covering a
wide range of media.
Sound knowledge of current professional standards and best practice
including archive descriptive standards e.g. ISAD(G) and EAD and archive
management standards BS 5454 and TNA Standard for Record Repositories.
Practical experience of archival software (CALM) and strong IT skills.
Ability to lift and carry boxes.
Desirable
Membership in a recognised professional body.
Previous experience with archive digitisation projects.
Qualities
Enthusiastic, self motivated with an adaptable approach to work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, must be outgoing and friendly personality as
this
will be in part a customer facing position Must be well organised and able
to
work unsupervised to complete tasks and objectives.
Must be able to work as part of a team, assisting with tasks and helping
others as necessary.
CVs will not be accepted. Please send completed application forms to
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The closing date for completed applications is 9.30am, Monday 22nd
February 2010.
Rosie Pagan
Operations Director
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent's Park Road
London NW1 7AY
Tel: 020 7241 8952 Fax: 020 7284 0534
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