*Modern Greek Archivist for Special Collections*
*Princeton University Library*
* Princeton, New Jersey *
*3-year term position, with possibility of renewal*
Princeton University Library seeks applicants with the skills and
experience to manage and enhance data for Modern Greek special collections
material, including archives, photographs, and ephemeral material.
Princeton's Hellenic Studies collection is one of the world's largest and
has particular strengths in early-modern Greek printing, the Greek
enlightenment, Philhellenism and modern Greek literature and poetry.
Primary duties include accessioning and description of new acquisitions in
finding aids and catalog records as required by current practices and user
needs, along with arrangement and provision for conservation treatment. The
position will also provide support for developing the digital profile of
the Library's Greek collections, and potentially foster collaborations with
institutional partners in Greece. This is 3-year term position, with
possibility of renewal.
Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research
libraries. It employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300
professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9
specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. Through a combination of
exemplar services and world-renowned collections the Library supports a
diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200
faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than
10 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, 2 million non-print
items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. Further
information:
http://library.princeton.edu/.
Essential Qualifications:
· Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent
combination of other advanced degree and professional-level experience in a
library or archival setting.
· Excellent reading knowledge of Modern Greek and familiarity with
Greek history and culture.
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
setting.
· Ability to work effectively with curatorial and public services
staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Hands-on manuscripts processing experience.
· Application of standards for manuscript and archival description
such as DACS, EAD, EAC and MARC and facility with managing the resulting
descriptive data.
· Experience using Archivists' Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, or a similar
system.
· Experience in training and supervision of student workers.
· Archival experience reading handwritten Greek materials. Reading
knowledge of Classical Greek.
Princeton is especially interested in qualified candidates who can
contribute, through their service to the Library, to the diversity and
excellence of our academic community.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Associate
Professional Specialist or more senior rank depending on qualifications and
experience. Applications must be submitted via
http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs and include a resume, cover letter,
and a list of three references with full contact information. This position
is subject to the University's background check policy.
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