News & announcements

Oregon Historical Society has TWO Project Assistant-Library Move positions open in the Research Library!  

Are you interested in gaining experience to help launch your career in library and archives? The Project Assistant-Library Move is a task-focused, hands-on, physically demanding position supporting a large deadline-oriented project. This position offers great learning opportunities in library or archives-related work.

The Project Assistant-Library Move provides assistance to the Project Archivist-Library Move and Library Move Team in executing a major library collections move, following established professional standards and OHS library procedures.

This position is part-time, non-exempt with a schedule of approximately 15 hours per week for a fixed term of up to one year.  ($15/hour; no benefits).

Please see the full posting at https://ohs.applicantpro.com/jobs/1067306.html

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the Human Resources Manager,human.resources@ohs.org. Please do not contact other OHS staff.

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPOPS) has featured NWA member Hannah Palin! Please check out their blog for the post.

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPOPS) has featured NWA member Andrew Weaver! Please check out their blog for the post.

NWA Members!

Panelists for the upcoming session, Leading Outside the Archives, are soliciting questions in advance of their presentation on Thursday May 16th at the 2019 Northwest Archivists Annual Meeting in Bozeman, MT! The session will examine the experiences of mid-career archivists who recently moved into administrator roles outside archives as part of their career trajectories. Moderator, Crystal Rodgers, will pare down submissions into categories and compile a short list of questions that will guide a facilitated discussion during the session.

You can view the full session description and submit your questions via the following Google form: https://forms.gle/qW4giwzhZb8fbDRu7

Thanks in advance & see you in Bozeman!

Erin, Maija, Shawna, and Crystal – Leading Outside the Archives crew

PreserveIT! 2019: Disasters

Friday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th

People protect what they love most.  Whether it’s formalized in museums and archives or on an individual basis, societies have continued to develop ways to preserve and share their most treasured items. But what happens when disaster strikes? When an institution catches fire? A neighborhood floods? A website gets hacked?...

FRIDAY

10:30 AM – Dann Sears, Aberdeen Museum of History – Preparing for (& Surviving) Fire Disasters

11:30 AM – Carl Leon, Seattle Office of Emergency Management – Disaster Preparedness

12:30 PM – Demonstration (TBD)

1:00 PM – Keith Perez, Living Computers – Preserving BBN Systems

2:00 PM – Kurt Daviscourt, Belfor – Disaster Preparedness: Setting Up Your Toolbox

3:00 PM – Nives Mestrovic, Frye Art Museum – Roll Up Your Sleeves: Navigating Leaks in Museums

All Day – Disaster Movies & Board Games

SATURDAY

10:30 AM – Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. – Surviving a Digital Apocalypse: Why Lack of Cybersecurity Could Case a Real Disaster

12:00 PM –  Vicky de Monterey Richoux , Vashon Be Prepared – Preparation in the Community

1:00 PM – Dr. Peter Neff, University of Washington – Antarctic Ice Memory: Atmospheric Chemistry & Climate from Layers & Bubbles

2:00 PM – Megan Levy, University of Washington – Cascadia Coming: Earthquakes, Seattle, and the “Big One”

3:00 PM – Steve Malone, University of Washington – Documenting volcanic eruptions: The preservation of Mount St. Helens seismic data

All Day – Disaster Movies & Board Games 

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2192873187462260/

BUY TICKETS: https://www.showclix.com/event/preserveit-2019-disasters

Summary: The Gates Archive seeks an intern to gain experience working with archival materials. This opportunity is designed for an intern to work with archivists to acquire the skills essential for professional practice while contributing to the work of the organization. This is a full-time, paid internship that will be five months in length, scheduled to begin in June 2019. The intern will have the opportunity to complete a bounded project and gain experience working in all archive services program areas, as well as with archive technology solutions.

Our archive is results driven - requiring creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking. The selected candidate will join a 21st Century archive - created from the ground up, with careful attention to best practices while embracing modern approaches to the delivery of core archival services - donor relations, accessioning, processing, preservation, and access.

Intern will be onsite in our Seattle, WA office. This position entails a background check.

Responsibilities: Work closely with and under the direction of Archivist(s) to:

• Survey, analyze, organize and describe records of archival collections
• Apply appropriate preservation and storage measures for archival materials (electronic and physical)
• Learn about workflows for the acquisition, processing, preservation, and access of audiovisual, digitized, and born-digital materials
• Maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve collection management functions as necessary
• Fulfill other organizational duties as required

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with modern archival theory, standards, and practices and their implementation. This knowledge includes an understanding of appraisal methods, arrangement and description, preservation, and access (digital/physical)
• Understanding of and ability to apply controlled vocabularies and descriptive standards, (e.g. DACS, EAD, and AAT); familiarity with a variety of metadata standards
• Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections and archives, and familiarity with database management, word processing, spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an archives environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating online finding aids and other descriptive tools
• Experience processing archival materials (digital/physical)
• Experience processing images and audiovisual materials 
• Experience handling digital media and born-digital files in archival collections
• Experience with digitization of archival materials and related delivery systems
• Experience interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use of archival materials 
• Computer skills 
• MS Office 
• MS SharePoint
• Experience using database software and Internet search engines 

Education/experience/certifications 

Enrolled or a recent graduate of a program of graduate study in Archival Studies, Library & Information Science (ALA accredited), or related field such as History, Public History, or Computer Science.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on May 13, 2019.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the date the review begins.

To apply submit a résumé and cover letter to careers@gatesarchive.com

The Resident Scholar Program at Oregon State University Libraries is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 funding cycle. Applications are due by April 30, 2019. 

The program awards stipends of up to $2,500 to researchers whose proposals detail a compelling use of the materials held in the OSU Libraries Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC). Historians, librarians, graduate, doctoral or post-doctoral students are welcome to apply, as are independent scholars.

SCARC is home to the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives, and more than 1,300 additional collections focusing on the history of the Pacific Northwest, the History of Science, multicultural communities of Oregon, and many other topics.

More about the Resident Scholar Program, including application materials, can be found on the program’s homepage.

The Alaska & Polar Regions Collections and Archives Department (APRCA) of the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library is accepting applications for an Archivist to develop, manage, and promote manuscript and archival collections at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). This is a full-time, Grade 82, minimum $34.45 hourly, DOE, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. This position is open until filled with the initial application review taking place on 4/19/2019.   To ensure your application is considered, apply by 11:55 pm, 4/18/2019.  Applications received after this date may not be considered. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Full description here: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/512458/archivist

This year, the Native American Collections Roundtable plans to hold its 2nd annual silent auction to support the Roundtable and its scholarship fund. Currently we are looking for those willing to donate items to be auctioned.

We welcome items you feel would be enticing to our membership, particularly archives or Native American themed donations. If you are interested in helping in this way, please email David Brownell (dbrownell@jamestowntribe.org) with the item(s) you want to donate and a suggested value.

Thank you for making last year’s auction a success. We look forward to another fun-filled event.

The University of Idaho is seeking candidates for our open Head, Special Collections and Archives position. The collections here are exciting, the library is energetic, and Moscow is a great place to live: 

Position Summary:
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LIBRARY: HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES

Faculty status, rank negotiable, 12-month appointment. This position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian.

The University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives specializes in the acquisitions, preservation, and use of research materials that document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho and the region. It is also the home of the International Jazz Collections and the University Archives. The collection contains manuscripts, recordings, photographs, maps, monographs, and some artifacts.

The successful candidate will provide energetic leadership and direction for department activities. Using state-of-the-art and traditional practices in developing, preserving, and making accessible special collections, the incumbent will partner with colleagues and the community to spearhead a clear vision for special collections and archives at the university. This role will include building successful relationships throughout the state and region to ensure a well-articulated program for acquiring and managing unique materials in all formats. The incumbent will supervise a staff of four, engage in programming, research, reference services, collection development, and will work productively with the Dean, University Libraries to pursue donor relationships and funding opportunities. Faculty must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement, outreach, and service, as well as success in job performance for tenure and promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program or the equivalent.
Three or more years experience in archives or special collections in a university setting. 
Evidence of a broad knowledge of best practices in special collections and archives administration. 
Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Experience with accessioning and processing university and manuscript collections.
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative work situations. 
Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment. 
Demonstrated working knowledge of national descriptive standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, and Dublin Core, and the creation of EAD finding aids. 
Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

An Additional graduate or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline (Librarianship, History, Archives Management, or related area). 
Progressively responsible roles in special collections or archives. 
Supervisory experience and an inclusive, participatory management approach. 
Familiarity with collection and content management systems (e.g. Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, or Archivematica).
Understanding of copyright, privacy laws, and rights management issues relating to analog and born-digital collections.
Knowledge of basic preservation methods and procedures for archival materials in multiple formats.
Demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts and knowledge of digital formats, data management, and metadata schema; 
Successful experience with donor cultivation; 
Curatorial skills and thorough understanding of archival practice. 
Experience with public programming and exhibits.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 
Successful grantsmanship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Ability to lift and/or otherwise carry 35 lbs. Ability to work in an environment that may contain dust and/or mold.

Posting Number: F000769P

Posting Date: 03/19/2019

Closing Date: 

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First Consideration Date 4/22/2019

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/25868


EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer."