Under the supervision of the Associate Archivist, the
temporary assistant archivist will collaborate and participate in the following:
Collections
o
Arranging
and describing archives, manuscript, and image collections according to established
standards such as DACS, and Archives policies and procedures - includes
accessioning, processing, preservation, and preparation of finding aids.
o
Assist
the Associate Archivist in implementing policies and procedures for electronic
records
o
Processing
and preserving electronic records according to established standards
User
Services
o
Assisting
with reference services, including responding to email and telephone inquiries,
and assisting researchers in the reference room
o
Developing
and/or installing exhibitions
o
Contributing
content to the Archives website and blog
Administration
o
Maintaining
responsibility for the Archives in the absence of the Associate Archivist.
o Ensuring appropriate access to the collections
in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, NYPH/WCM policies, and other applicable regulations
and restrictions.
Bachelor’s degree in History, Archives,
Library Science, or related field.
Experience processing
electronic and paper-based records
Experience producing archival
finding aids according to national descriptive standards such as DACS
Experience providing archival
reference services
Preferred
Advanced degree in Archives,
Library Science, History or related field.
Digital Archives Specialist
(SAA) training or similar training is preferred.
Work Conditions
The position requires working in an office environment where there are a few physical discomforts such as dirt, dust, mold, noise and the like. The ability to lift boxes of 25 or more pounds may be necessary in course of normal duties.
Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer
Contact
Please send cover
letter, resume, and list of references by October 17th to.
Elizabeth Shepard
Associate Archivist
