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Project Archivist - Library, Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking an experienced Project Archivist for the successful execution of an archives processing and digital preservation policy project. This is a grant-funded, 12-month, full-time, temporary position in the Library and Archives Department of The Baltimore Museum of Art. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Following national standards and best practices for archival description, process and arrange institutional records, recommend and implement appropriate preservation procedures, work with Archivists' Toolkit, and prepare MARC records. * Train and supervise volunteers and interns. * Working with staff throughout the Museum, develop an institution-wide digital preservation policy. Create procedures specifically for the preservation of born-digital and digitized archival records. * Promote the progress and results of the project via social media, professional conference presentations, and/or articles in professional journals or newsletters. * Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses and training. This full-time, temporary, exempt position reports to the Head Librarian & Archivist in the Education Division. QUALIFICATIONS * Masters of Library Science * Demonstrated experience with standard archival principles and practices * Knowledge of current digital preservation trends, tools, and best practices * Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivist preferred * Experience with Archivists' Toolkit * Familiarity with basic preservation standards for audiovisual, photographic, and paper-based archival collections * Knowledge of art history preferred * Strong attention to detail and ability to plan, prioritize work and meet deadlines * General fitness for lifting archive boxes up to 30 pounds and moving loaded carts BENEFITS The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt, temporary position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discount, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, a floating holiday, and sick days annually. APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with "Temporary Project Archivist" and your first and last name in the subject line. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. No phone calls please. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/membership/join-arlisna Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~