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Sent: 10 January 2001 21:04
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Subject: American College of Surgeons job announcement
The American College of Surgeons has the following position
available. Anyone interested should respond to the contact
information included at the end of the message.
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PROJECT ARCHIVIST
American College of Surgeons
Chicago, Illinois
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is seeking a Project
Archivist
to conduct a 2 year project with consideration for a possible
extended appointment.. The ACS is a scientifc and educational
association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the
quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards
for surgical education and practice. The Project Archivist will
survey and organize the College's historical records and
collections;
estimate processing time for various components of the
collections;
set priorities for processing of materials; identify preservation
issues and needs; provide budget planning for the organization
and
preservation of collections; describe, index, arrange, organize,
and
rehouse materials; create on-line and printed finding aids for the
records and collections; identify materials of high research
value;
and analyze and appraise records to develop a record-keeping
and
record retention plan for the College. This position will also
conduct a feasibility analysis for a history of surgery or a surgical
heritage museum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ideal candidates will have an A.L.A. accredited M.L.S. or M.L.I.S.,
with a concentration in archives management; 3-5 years
experience
managing an archives; experience using EAD and MARC;
working
knowledge of best practices in archives management;
experience in the
application of computer technology to communication, office and
records management; excellent written and oral communication
skills;
excellent interpersonal skills, physical ability to lift 40 lb. boxes
of records; ability to operate at substantial degree of
independence;
ability to work in dusty and/or congested areas. Must have
experience working with a medical collection, and experience
working
with rare and/or antiquarian materials. Salary: $42-52,000.
Please
send resume with cover letter including the names and contact
information of three references to: American College of Surgeons,
Attn: Human Resources, 633 N. St. Clair, Chicago, IL 60611, or
FAX:
312/202-5017 or [log in to unmask] AA/EEO/M/F/D.V
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Richard J. Behles
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(410) 706-5048
Historical Librarian/Preservation Officer
Health Sciences and Human Services Library
University of Maryland
601 W. Lombard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201 U.S.A.
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