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"Reflection of Mt. McKinley on Wonder Lake in Denali National Park, Alaska, circa 1988." Randy Brandon Collection, Anchorage Museum, B2016.019.06458.036.04.04.
"Bridge across Hess Creek Canyon, leading the the Hartley house, circa 1885." George Fox University Photographs. GFU.01.09. George Fox University Archives. Murdock Library. George Fox University.
Unknown, "Students in Airplane, 1946." Linfield College Archives Photograph Collection. Image. Submission 113.
"Dr. Henry Fielding Reed leading a Mazama party down the soon-to-be-named Reed Glacier on Mount Hood, 1901." Mazama Library and Historical Collections, VM1993.020 Mt Hood, 1901.
Oregon Metro Archives.
"Deputy Seth Davidson rides his motorcycle up Beacon Rock on March 18, 1930. From the records of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office." Multnomah County Archives.
"Mount Hood from Lost Lake, circa 1910." Kiser Photo Co. photographs, Org. Lot 140, bb000223, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
“University of Oregon Medical School football team, 1894,” OHSU Digital Commons, accessed August 16, 2018.
"Old Fort Road Campus, circa 1950s," University Archives, Oregon Institute of Technology.
"Belle Bloom Gevurtz, Sarah Goodman, Ophelia Goodman, Helen Goodman, Lillian Heldfond, and Ann Zaik at Cannon Beach, circa 1914," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM2996.
"Men repairing the dome of Congregation Beth Israel building on NW Flanders St., designed in 1925 by Herman Brookman, 1981," Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, OJM9966.
"View of OAC from Lower Campus, 1909." Oregon State University Archives and Special Collections.
"Woman with Child, n.d.," C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, Montana. Joseph Henry Sharp Photograph Collection.
"Green Lake Park, 1985." Seattle Arts Commission. [Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs]. Seattle Municipal Archives.
"Aerial view of Century 21 World's Fair, 1962." City Light Negatives, Seattle Municipal Archives.
"PH037_b089_S00208," Angelus Studio photographs, 1880s-1940s, University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
"Students studying in the library, University of Washington, circa 1908-1909," Arthur Dean University of Washington Photograph Album, PH Coll 903, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Asahel Curtis, "Forest ranger cabin in the Olympic National Forest in the Elwha Valley, 1924." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Stacking alfalfa hay near Grandview, circa 1925." Conservation Department, Planning and Development division, Lantern Slide Shows, Washington State Archives.
"Inauguration of Governor Ferry, November 11, 1889." Rogers (photographer), Inauguration of Governor Ferry Photographs, 1889, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives.
Asahel Curtis, "Yakima Pears." Washington State Library collection of photographs by Asahel Curtis, circa 1920-1940 (MS 0544-29).
"Student in Professor Frank Chalfant's Phonetics Laboratory," 1912. The lab was an early precursor to today's Foreign Language Lab. Washington State University Lantern Slides collection.
Bill Phillips, "Wheel Shop employees in Livingston during the last days of Livingston BN Shops," Park County." Yellowstone Gateway Museum.

News & announcements

  • Job Alert: Oregon State Archives Records Management Internship

    25 Oct 2018 6:22 PM | Rachael Woody

    Oregon State Archives has added a fourth internship opportunity, this one is specifically focused on Records Management.

  • Job Alert: Chihuly Studio Archivist - open until filled

    11 Oct 2018 1:10 PM | Rachael Woody

    View original job post and apply via Society of American Archivists: http://careers.archivists.org/jobs/11543552/archivists

    Chihuly Studio is a lively and world renowned art studio based out of Seattle.  We have a rare opportunity for a dynamic, experienced Archivist to join our Registration team.

    Our Archivist is responsible for collecting and accessing Chihuly’s biographical and historical career information as well as contributing to the accuracy of information for marketing and publications.

    Responsibilities:

    • Collect, archive and maintain documents, publications, imagery, film and other materials for the Chihuly archive
    • Fact check essays, manuscripts and Studio generated materials
    • Develop and lead strategy and protocol for maintaining archived assets
    • Maintain databases of artist’s chronology
    • Serve as a reference for internal and external inquiries as well as Studio liaison for authors and publications
    • Professionally process archive materials per standards of Society of American Archivists

    Qualifications:

    • BS in Library Science or equivalent. MS in Library Science is preferred
    • Experience in databases and Microsoft Office Products
    • Experience with digitization
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to read and comprehend information quickly
    • Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment

    We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a health/dental/vision care package, employer retirement match, and paid time off.

    Applications are accepted using our online application process only.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!


  • Free Webinar: Archives & Records Management Seminar (RSVP by Oct. 17)

    11 Oct 2018 12:52 PM | Rachael Woody

    The Pennsylvania State Archives is pleased to announce that online registration is now live for the Annual Archives and Records Management Seminar, which will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

    Registration is free, but must be received by October 17.

    Onsite sessions will again take place at the Commonwealth Media Center in Harrisburg, with a live webinar feed available for online viewing. Heinz History Center’s Detre Library and Archives will also host a remote-viewing opportunity for those who cannot attend in Harrisburg, but who desire to engage with peers.

    Topics and speakers include:

    Why PDF/A for Preservation? Stephen Levenson, International Standards Organization (ISO) Convener for PDF/A

    Evaluating and Improving Disaster Related Outcomes: Samantha Forsko, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts; Josh Stahlman, Pennsylvania State Archives


  • Survey: Career Satisfaction for Archivists

    20 Sep 2018 11:07 AM | Rachael Woody

    Fellow Archivists of NWA:

    I would be grateful if you’d participate in a short survey about workplace, career, and professional satisfaction levels among archivists. My goal is to see how archivists feel about our workplaces and gauge levels of professional satisfaction. Identifying our strengths, and areas that need improvement, is a step toward helping the archives profession remain a fulfilling and rewarding field. This survey is for everyone in the profession, those beginning their career to those approaching retirement. Thanks for a few minutes of your time.

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCL9NN7

    Regards,

    Zachary R. Jones, Ph.D.
    Archivist II
    Alaska State Archives
    Division of Libraries, Archives, & Museums
    Mailing: P.O. Box 110571
    Physical: 395 Whittier Street
    Juneau, Alaska 99811-0571
    (907) 465-2241

  • Job Alert: Oregon State Archives - 3 internships!

    13 Sep 2018 8:20 PM | Rachael Woody

    Please see the linked job descriptions for more information:

  • Event: Oregon Archives Crawl is October 20!

    12 Sep 2018 11:15 AM | Rachael Woody

    The Oregon Archives Crawl is back!

    See here for more details and updates: https://portlandarchives.wordpress.com/crawl/

    Join us Saturday, October 20th to explore Changing Attitudes. Archives document how communities, beliefs, practices, and preferences have changed over the years.  Historical records and photos can shed new light on common beliefs or explain how things have come to pass.  With more than 30 organizations participating, you are guaranteed to discover something new!

    Start the Crawl at any of these locations: City of Portland Archives & Records Center, the Oregon Historical Society or the Multnomah County Library. At each site you’ll find representatives from archives, special collections, and heritage organizations. “Passports” are available at each site to help guide you and provide a list of organizations. From young, old, and in-between to vintage photo lover to history buff to scholar to student to genealogist to building researcher to those who are just curious to learn something new: everyone is welcome.

    Saturday, October 20th
    11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Start at any of the following locations:
    City of Portland Archives & Records Center,
    the Oregon Historical Society or the Multnomah County Library
    Free and open to the public
    portlandarchives.wordpress.com/crawl

    Participating organizations:
    Architectural Heritage Center
    Clackamas County Historical Society
    Clark County Historical Museum
    Friends of Historic Forest Grove
    Genealogical Forum of Oregon
    George Fox University/NWYM Archives
    GLAPN – Northwest LGBTQ History
    Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
    John Wilson Special Collections, Multnomah County Library
    Labor Archives of Washington, UW Libraries Special Collections
    Lewis & Clark College
    Mazama Library and Historical Collections
    Metro
    Multnomah County Archives
    National Archives at Seattle
    Northwest History Network
    OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
    Oregon Country Fair Archives
    Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
    Oregon Nikkei Endowment
    Oregon State Archives
    Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health
    OSU Special Collections and Archives Research Center
    PSU Architecture, Engineering & Construction Archives
    PSU Library Special Collections & University Archives
    Reed College Special Collections and Archives
    Silverton Country Historical Society
    The Vanport Mosaic
    University of Washington Special Collections
    Washington County Museum
    Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
    World of Speed

  • #AskAnArchivist Day is October 3!

    12 Sep 2018 11:11 AM | Rachael Woody

    Please see SAA's website for more details: https://www2.archivists.org/initiatives/askanarchivist-day

    What Is #AskAnArchivist Day?

    It’s an opportunity to:

    • Break down the barriers that make archivists seem inaccessible.
    • Talk directly to the public—via Twitter—about what you do, why it’s important and, of course, the interesting records with which you work.
    • Join with archivists around the country and the world to make an impact on the public’s understanding of archives while celebrating American Archives Month!
    • Interact with users, supporters, and prospective supporters about the value of archives.
    • Hear directly from the public about what they’re most interested in learning about from archives and archivists. 

    How Does It Work?

    On October 3, archivists around the country will take to Twitter to respond to questions tweeted with the hashtag #AskAnArchivist. Take this opportunity to engage via your personal and/or institutional Twitter accounts and to respond to questions posed directly to you or more generally to all participants.

    Questions will vary widely, from the silly (What do archivists talk about around the water cooler?) to the practical (What should I do to be sure that my emails won’t get lost?), but each question will be an opportunity to share more about our work and our profession with the public. 

    Between now and October 3:

    PROMOTE #AskAnArchivist Day among your users and constituents via your institution’s website, Twitter account, blog, newsletter, and any other mediums available to you. Click here for the public announcement (and feel free to pick up language from it for your own promotions). Memes are a great way to drum up excitement and are easily created through an online meme generator. Check out examples of previous promotional “Philosoraptor” memes here and here.

    For additional inspiration on what your promotion of #AskAnArchivist Day might look like, check out what your peers have done:

    And these great examples of museums' promotions of #AskACurator Day:

    Examples of possible Twitter promotion:

    • Happy #AskAnArchivist Day! Our archivists are waiting for YOUR questions. Tag us at @TWITTERHANDLE and use #AskAnArchivist.
    • Archivists at @TWITTERHANDLE are gearing up for #AskAnArchivist Day on October 3! Literally—documents and photo boxes stacked and waiting!

    ENCOURAGE the public to use #AskAnArchivist and your institution’s Twitter handle (e.g., @smithsonian) when asking questions so you won’t miss any that are intended for you and so we will be able to track questions and answers to measure overall participation.

    TALK to your staff and colleagues to develop a plan for responding to tweets throughout the day.  Will one person respond to all tweets?  Will you share the task? Will individuals sign up for time slots and let the public know who will be available when?

    Here’s one example:

    • During #AskACurator Day, one person at the Indianapolis Museum of Art was selected to monitor both the general hashtag and tweets sent directly to @imamuseum. When direct questions came in or interesting general questions were posed via the hashtag, the designated monitor sent the questions to participating curators via email. The curators (and their archivist!) replied with their answers, and the monitor posted all answers from the @imamuseum Twitter account. 

    CREATE an institutional Twitter account if you don’t already have one. #AskAnArchivist Day and American Archives Month are both great opportunities to start one! Get started here.

    And if an institutional Twitter account is not an option for you, answer questions from your personal Twitter account! If your institutional affiliation and job title are not already listed on your profile, be sure to add that for the duration of #AskAnArchivist Day.

    TWEET and GREET! Take advantage of this opportunity to join with archivists from around the country to talk to and hear directly from the public on October 3.

    If you plan to participate, please email SAA Editorial and Production Coordinator Abigail Christian with your Twitter handle so we can add you to the 2018 list of participants.


  • Job Alert: Whitman College Archives Assistant - Open Until Filled

    03 Sep 2018 2:24 PM | Rachael Woody

    Archives Assistant

    Please see original post: https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/postings/2090

    Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  If you are attaching any items in .jpeg, please make sure to use lower case format.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

    If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link.  If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.

    Please see Special Instructions for more details.

    Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the College’s learning environment. Whitman is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Whitman College is an EEO Employer.

    Posting Details

    Posting Details (Default Section)
    Posting Number: 0600501
    Posting Date: 08/24/2018
    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled Yes
    Job: Archives Assistant
    Department: Penrose Library
    Supervisor's Name: Archivist and Head of Digital Services
    Position Type: Staff
    FLSA: Non-Exempt
    Position Purpose:

    The Archives Assistant manages and supervises the archives reading room, providing patron services to Whitman affiliates and community members. The position serves as a support person to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives and assists with all aspects of archives administration, including reference, arrangement and description, and preservation of materials in all formats.
    Principal Accountabilities:

    1) Supervise the reading room, providing assistance to archives patrons and ensuring security of materials. Assist with logistics for class sessions and events.
    2) Conduct reference interviews in person, by phone, by post, and by email, and provide access to relevant manuscript, archival, print, and electronic resources. Refer questions to other archives or library staff as appropriate.
    3) Maintain friendly and professional demeanor while interacting with patrons who have varying levels of comfort and familiarity with archival research practices.
    4) Assist with accessioning materials by acknowledging receipt of donations, recording accession information, creating inventories, and filing relevant documentation.
    5) Assist with arrangement and description of manuscript, archival, and digital collections as directed by the Archivist and Head of Digital Services.
    6) Maintain usage statistics and metrics and manage archival materials in ArchivesSpace, our content management system.
    7) Complete digitization projects and upload materials with appropriate metadata into various access platforms.
    8) Page, re-shelve, and perform copying and scanning of archival materials, including photographs.
    9) Handle correspondence and billing for document and image reproduction services and use permissions.
    10) Oversee the daily operations of the archives when the Archivist and Head of Digital Services is absent
    11) Occasionally supervise student archives assistants.
    12) Other duties as may be assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications:

    Required: B.A. or B.S. degree; excellent communication and customer service skills; aptitude for organization; demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills; ability to manage and complete multiple tasks in parallel; ability to work independently.
    Preferred: experience working in libraries or archives, or knowledge of archival practices; knowledge of, or interest in, the history of Whitman College, the Walla Walla Valley, or the Pacific Northwest; fluency in Spanish or another foreign language desirable.
    Preferred Qualifications:

    Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
    1) Relates positively, cooperatively and effectively to Whitman students, faculty and staff, and to members of the public. Strong oral and written communication skills necessary to diplomatically relate to other campus departments, individuals, and outside constituencies. Must be able to deal with challenges while maintaining friendly and cooperative relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
    2) Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and with a sense of humor in a changing environment.
    3) Possess specific computer skills including standard office applications including Microsoft Suite and Google Drive; has knowledge of, or the ability to learn, specialized software systems including ArchivesSpace, Digital Commons, Islandora, and Adobe Photoshop.
    4) Ability to pay strict attention to detail and accuracy; ability to determine and follow an efficient, sequential workflow.
    5) Possess time management skills necessary to meet deadlines, to prioritize work, and to make changes in daily work routines in the interest of efficiency, often in consultation with supervisor. Ability to stay on task in an environment where routine assignments and special projects continually vie for attention.
    6) Ability to effectively plan and supervise work of student assistants.
    7) Flexibility necessary to handle unforeseen problems and circumstances; ability to exercise independent judgment within specific guidelines and standards, seeking assistance from supervisor when clarification is needed.
    8) Ability to manipulate visual resource images in all formats, traditional or digital.
    9) Ability to sit for extended periods of time, perform intensive keyboarding, and to lift and move objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stretch, or climb up and down a ladder to retrieve, shelve, or rearrange archival storage boxes, artifacts and books, or file materials.
    10) Ability to load, unload, and maneuver a loaded book truck or other hand-operated vehicle used for moving archival resources on a variety of surfaces and inclines; move boxes of materials from private residences, businesses, or warehouse storage to the library and into the archives.
    11) Ability to work in confined areas that are prone to dust, pollen, mold, and other related contaminates generated by manuscript or archival material.
    12) Ability to re-arrange metal shelving and cabinets.
    13) Ability to maintain a valid Washington Driver’s License.
    14) Ability to perform periodical general maintenance and cleaning.
    15) Post-offer physical and background check required.
    Physical Demands:
    Work Hours
    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the College’s learning environment. Whitman is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Whitman College is an EEO Employer.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Required Documents

    Required Documents

    1. Cover Letter
    2. Resume
    Optional Documents


  • Job Alert: Bonneville Power Administration GS-12 Archivist

    29 Aug 2018 4:51 PM | Rachael Woody

    Bonneville Power Administration GS-12 Archivist

    See original post for application details: 

    Open & closing dates
: 08/27/2018 to 09/10/2018

    Service : Competitive

    Pay scale & grade: GS 12

    Salary : $77,929 to $101,308 per year

    Appointment type: Permanent

    Work schedule : Full-Time - Full Time

    Summary

    The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional archival work involved in appraising, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing and providing reference service from a collection of over 1,500,000 historic BPA documents, photographs, films and videos, some dating back to 1937, and appraised at a value of $5,261,000.

    Responsibilities

    This announcement is also being advertised under Merit Promotion as announcement DOE-BPA-18-12906-MP. If you intend to apply under a Special Hiring Authority (e.g. Schedule A, VRA, VEOA, etc.), please apply under the Merit Promotion announcement as well.

    As an Archivist, you will:

    • Analyze and evaluate historic BPA documents to determine their continuing value, and make decisions regarding their accession or ultimate disposition. 
    • Decide on the most appropriate arrangement of archival records that will (a) provide a fixed and known location for every collection or accession so that it can be found when needed, and (b) bring related materials together in a logical order so they can be used without prior knowledge of the existence of a particular
      accession or collection.
    • Safeguard the archival collections from deterioration, damage, destruction, or from impairment of their value through disarrangement or alteration.
    • Create and present programs on various aspects of BPA history: for BPA work groups, new BPA employee orientation, museums, resource centers, retired employee organizations, customers, industry conferences, BPA Visitor Center tours, BPA anniversary history talk, and others.
    • Publish archival holdings either comprehensively or selectively in printed volumes, on DVD, or via the web.
    • Provide specific information from or about records in response to explicit inquiries.


  • Webinar: Applying Radical Empathy Framework in Archival Practice

    24 Aug 2018 2:19 PM | Rachael Woody


    Applying Radical Empathy Framework in Archival Practice


    Monday, September 17, 2018

    10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

    Register: https://www.calarchivists.org/event-3034395

    Hosted by the Society of California Archivist

    Webinar description:

    In their 2016 article "From Human Rights to Feminist Ethics: Radical Empathy in the Archives" (Archivaria), Michelle Caswell and Marika Cifor define radical empathy as "a willingness to be affected, to be shaped by another's experience, without blurring the lines between the self and the other." Caswell and Cifor identify archivists as caregivers whose responsibilities are not primarily bound to records but to records creators, subjects, users, and communities through "a web of mutual affective responsibility."

    How can archivists apply the framework of radical empathy to everyday practice? This webinar, co-lead by Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez and Jasmine Jones, will guide discussion on the application of a feminist ethics of care to archival praxis. The speakers will examine the four proposed affective relationships Caswell and Cifor identify in the 2016 article: archivist to record creators, subjects, users, and communities, and will include a fifth, that of the archivist to the archivist.

    The cost is $10 for SCA members; $5 for student members; and $20 for non-members. All registrants will receive a link to the webinar recording after the webinar is completed.

    Presenters:

    Elvia Arroyo-Ramirez is the Assistant University Archivist at UC Irvine where she works with administrators, faculty, and students about preserving their UCI history. She was previously the Processing Archivist for Latin American Collections at Princeton University and a Project Archivist at the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. She holds a MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Art History from UCLA. Her professional interests are digital archives, digital preservation, and inclusive community building.

    Jasmine Jones is the Head of Processing at UCLA Library Special Collections, where she works with and thinks about the relationship between people, systems infrastructure, and post-acquisition processes. Previously, she worked at Smith College, as the Metadata and Technical Services Archivist in Special Collections. She holds an MSLIS, Archives Management concentration, and an MA in History from Simmons College.

    Both Elvia and Jasmine are editors of the upcoming special issue of Journal of Critical Library and Information Science on “Radical Empathy in Archival Practice.”

    Who should attend:

    Everyone interested in learning about radical empathy in the archives.

    Registration open until September 10. Online payment is required.

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