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The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks qualified applicants for the newly
re-opened position of Archivist. The term of appointment is 3 years based on
current funding, but negotiable beyond that period. The PMA Archives
currently contain more than 1500 linear feet of accessioned institutional and
PMA-related records. The Archivist will report to the Head Librarian.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in arts or humanities field and/or a Master
of Library or Information Science degree with an archival concentration from
an ALA-accredited school; Society of American Archivists Certification
preferred; ability to work well with volunteers and interns; a working
knowledge of computer software related to archives management, including
relevant word processing, database, and the Internet applications; 2-3 years
experience in a museum or university setting preferred.
Job Duties: Responsible for all aspects of operations of the Archives of the
Museum including appraisal, accessioning, conservation and preservation,
arrangement and description of contents, and reference service. The
Archivist will also be responsible for an inventory of institutional record
groups and creation of a records management program.
Interested applicants should contact:
Allen Townsend, Head Librarian
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO BOX 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101
215-684-7651 (tel)
215-236-0534 (fax)
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