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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Title:          Archivist
Reports to:     Director of the Library and Research Center

Summary of Position:

The archivist is responsible for administering and maintaining the National
Museum of Women in the Arts Archives in accordance with standard archival
practices. She/he evaluates the records of the museum for permanent
retention and updates the retention schedule.  She/he makes decisions
regarding storage space and advises staff on archival supplies. The
archivist establishes and executes written policies regarding acquisitions,
donations, access and preservation of archival materials and maintains
operations manual. In addition, she/he processes, arranges and creates
finding aids to important collections of artists papers and other materials
housed in the Library and Research Center. The archivist will be
responsible, in collaboration with the cataloger, for entering information
about the NMWA Archives holdings into an automated system.  She/he will also
provide reference service to the museum staff and outside researchers. The
position is full-time. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and
experience.

Qualifications:

* At least three years of experience in a museum archive or an art-related
institution.
* An M.L.S. degree with courses in Archives or comparable degree.
* Supervisory and administrative experience, strong organizational skills,
proficiency in oral and written communications, and ability to work as part
of a team.
* Familiarity with working with LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
* Experience with cataloging according to archival standards as found in
MARC, APPM and AAT.
* Familiarity with special formats such as videotapes, audiotapes,
architectural drawings and models. Ability to process and preserve these
special formats.

Send letter of application, resume, and names of two references to:

Krystyna Wasserman
Director of the Library and Research Center
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
FAX: 202-393-3234

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