The Public Policy Papers Project Archivist will assist in managing the
library's accessioning processes and work towards the completion of a number
of processing, description, and digitization projects. Top priorities include
the completion of a two-year NHPRC-funded large-scale digitization project,
management of regular accessions from outside organizations such as the
American Civil Liberties Union and Council on Foreign Relations, and enhanced
description and processing of personal papers and organizational records held
within the library's Public Policy Papers collections.

  
This position will supervise a team of student workers, and will be expected
to produce finding aids and other access tools. The Project Archivist will be
integrated into the functions of the Library and the Mudd Library Technical
Services Unit. The position will participate in the reference activities of
the library and contribute to work relating to access systems and tools,
digitization, and related technical issues. The Project Archivist will report
to the Assistant University Archivist for Technical Services.The Project
Archivist will work at the Princeton University Library's Seeley G. Mudd
Manuscript Library, a unit of the Department of Rare Books and Special
Collections. This library houses the Princeton University Archives (current
holdings of approximately 15,000 cubic feet) as well as a major collection of
20th-century public policy papers (current holdings of approximately 20,000
cubic feet).

  
Term and Appointment: Funding for a five-year term currently available; longer
term possible based on obtaining additional funding as well as mutual
agreement of the parties. The successful candidate will be appointed to a
professional specialist rank depending upon qualifications and experience.

  
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate
with experience and accomplishments.Nominations and Applications: Review of
applications will begin November 1st, 2013 and will continue until the
position is filled. Nominations and applications will be accepted only from
the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobsPrinceton
University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO
and affirmative action regulations.

  
Essential Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program with
a concentration in archives management, or advanced degree from an allied
discipline with experience in archives or special collections. Experience
processing archival records including experience with pragmatic and efficient
processing procedures. Ability to appraise historical records. Knowledge of
relevant standards for archival description including DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF, and
familiarity with other metadata standards. Knowledge of strategies and
technology developed or adopted by the archival community for managing born-
digital archival material. Knowledge and awareness of current trends in the
digitization of archival material for access and preservation. Strong
decision-making, project management and supervisory skills. Excellent
communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a
team.

  
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of XSLT, XQuery or other scripting
languagesExperience providing reference services for archives and special
collections. Knowledge of 20th century U.S. history.

  
Education Required: Master's Degree



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