Archivist
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute seeks candidates for the
full-time position of Archivist to oversee a grant-funded two-year project
to create and manage the Clark's institutional and special collections
archives, as well as to introduce a records management program. The
Archivist reports to the Collections Management Librarian.
Primary responsibilities include developing archival guidelines, policies,
and procedures; conducting an inventory and appraisal of existing
collections, and arranging, rehousing, and describing collections by
creating collection-level records and appropriate finding aids utilizing
relevant standards. The Archivist will hire and supervise the work of a
full-time Archives Assistant and a part-time Archives Intern. The Archivist
will also recommend a records management policy, participate in a building
expansion planning process, and perform other similar duties as needed.
The successful candidate will possess a master's degree from an
ALA-accredited library school, graduate training in archival and records
management theory and practice, or an equivalent combination of education
and experience; significant experience processing archival collections and
demonstrated ability to appraise historical records; knowledge of relevant
standards for archival description, including DACS/APPM, EAD and MARC; and
the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with excellent
communication, interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Individuals interested in applying should submit a cover letter, salary
requirements, resume, and the names of three references via email to
[log in to unmask], fax to 413-458-2318, or mail to:
Human Resources
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
For more information and application instructions, please refer to our
website at <http://www.clarkart.edu/hr> www.clarkart.edu/hr
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