ArialThe Art Institute of
Chicago's Ryerson & Burnham Libraries hold a significant collection of
American architects' and artist' papers of the 19th - 20th centuries.
Funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will support a 4-year
project to arrange and describe uncataloged collections; write finding
aids for these collections and review and edit existing find aids;
convert findings aid to EAD format; stabilize and conserve collections as
necessary and digitize images from the collections for the museum's Web
site.
PROJECT ARCHIVIST, reporting to the Lead Project Archivist, will survey
and process archival collections; write finding aids; review and edit
existing finding aids and vendor's EAD conversion of finding aids;
identify, document and resolve copyright issues; digitize images from
collections. Initial salary: $30,000 plus benefits. Qualifications:
MLS or graduate degree in related field, minimum two years experience in
processing archives; knowledge and experience in EAD XML/SGML markup and
delivery; familiarity with established and emerging metadata standars
(Tei, Dublin Core, etc); strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of American art and/or architectural history and experience
with XmetaL, scripting languages and digital imaging projects
preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Appointment will not exceed November 30, 2004. The
position is a full-time, 35 hours/wk. Ability to lift, move and shelve
packed record storage boxes weighting up to 40 lbs. is required.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, including curriculum vitae and the
names of three references, to M/C793 The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S.
Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603, [log in to unmask] or fax
312.857.0141. Please include an appropriate sample of professional
writing or work.
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