[BCMA] Archivist - May 2010

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Please post the following job opportunity: 
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ARCHIVIST

 

The Delta Museum and Archives is seeking a regular full-time Archivist to
oversee the archival collection of the Delta Museum & Archives Society. This
position will be re-located to the new joint community-municipal Archives
Facility currently being constructed, and scheduled for opening in the Fall
of 2010. 

 

The Delta Museum & Archives is located in the historic 1912 Municipal
Offices, converted to the Museum and Archives in 1969.  The Delta Museum and
Archives is operated by the Delta Museum and Archives Society under a
fee-for-service agreement with the Corporation of Delta.  All staff at the
DMA are employees of the Society, and, with the exception of the Executive
Director, are members of CUPE 454.

 

The Archivist reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the
following:

 

Specific Accountabilities

Responsible for the acquisition of archival materials related to the history
of Delta, including:

C        establishing and maintaining effective links with the general
public and representatives of the community to encourage appropriate
donations and loans.

C        working with the Municipal Clerk’s Office to establish and monitor
a procedure for the orderly transfer of documents from the Corporation of
Delta to the Archives Facility.

C        taking receipt of donations to the archives' holdings for later
consideration as acquisitions.

C        evaluating and selecting new material for acquisition into the
archives' holdings.

 

Responsible for registration and record-keeping of the archives holdings,
including:

C        creating, maintaining, and updating collections records, files, and
inventories in paper and computerized formats. 

C        accessioning, arranging, describing, cataloguing, entering and
retrieving data, and developing finding aids.

C        numbering and labelling archival materials. 

C        undertaking research in support of the archives' holdings. 

 

Responsible for the care of the archival holdings, including:

C        storing and/or exhibiting archival materials in a safe, secure
manner.

C        monitoring the archives= environment

C        overseeing the proper care and handling of archival materials by
archives, museum and municipal staff, volunteers and the general public.

 

Responsible for researching, planning, and producing an approved schedule of
exhibitions using archival materials, including:

C        recommending topics for exhibitions.

C        conducting research on the topics and archival materials covered in
the exhibition.

C        selecting archival materials and/or arranging for loans.

C        preparing archival materials, proper mounts, labels, and related
materials for exhibitions.

C        installing and taking down archival exhibitions.

C        maintaining archival exhibitions' cleanliness, lighting, display
cases, and related display hardware.

C        providing input as to content of promotional materials for archival
exhibitions and programs.

 

Responsible for providing archival reference services, research services,
and general information regarding the archives' function to Delta Museum and
Archives staff, the general public and organizations utilizing the reference
room or through telephone, written, fax, or e-mail requests, including:

C        assisting researchers, visitors, staff, and others with access to
the archives' holdings, library, and reference files.

C        maintaining a non-circulating reference library and reference files
pertaining to the history of Delta and topics related to the fields of study
of the museum and archives.

C        coordinating photographic reproduction and other copying services
that are supplied in-house or by selected businesses and collecting related
fees.

C        preparing and maintaining correspondence.

C        maintaining statistics regarding use of archives.

C        preparing monthly reports related to the archives function, which
are submitted to the Executive Director.

 

Administrative duties include:

C        maintenance of archives records, correspondence, and files

C        preparation of reports

C        supervision of staff

C        providing input into, and monitoring the archives budget

C        overseeing departmental expenditures within an approved budget

C        participation in preparation of grant requests.

 

The Archivist may train and supervise a small number of volunteers or work
experience students who assist in the archives.

 

Performs other related duties.

 

Qualifications:   

*        University degree in archival studies or equivalent education and
experience.

*        Considerable experience with collections management documentation
using Rules for Archival Description; ability to establish and maintain an
electronic collections management system; knowledge of InMagic desirable.

*        Considerable experience in preventative conservation of archival
materials.

*        Experience in community outreach and acquisition of community-based
documents and photographs, OR experience in the operation of a municipal
archival facility.

*        Experience in supervision of staff and volunteers desirable.

*        Experience in writing successful grant applications and experience
in managing a budget desirable.

*        Excellent oral and written communication skills.

*        Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines;
ability to multi-task.

*        Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
environment.

 

Hours:   35 hours per week: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.


Pay rate: $ 26.95 per hour, plus RRSP contribution.  (Compensation is
subject to change, pending completion of ongoing collective bargaining).

 

Deadline for Application: 4:00pm, Thursday, 10 June 2010.  Short-listed
candidates must be available for interviews on 15-16 June.  Projected start
date for this position is Tuesday 06 July.

 

Send résumé and covering letter via email to:        

Mark Sakai

Executive Director

Delta Museum and Archives

msakai at deltamuseum.ca

 

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for
further consideration will be contacted.

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