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Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives Positions

September 2, 2009 /

JOB OPENINGS

TAMIMENT LIBRARY/WAGNER LABOR ARCHIVES

Position Title: ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT

Salary: $13.00/hr

Number of positions available: 1

Hours: Beginning around September 15, 2009; 12‑20 hours per week.

Description of Responsibilities: The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives, located in Bobst Library, is seeking a graduate student to work part‑time. The student will assist archivists in a variety of tasks, including organizing and processing historical primary source materials (paper documents as well as photographs and graphic materials) and assisting researchers; work also includes filing, photocopying, and word processing. The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives is a special collection in Bobst Library devoted to trade-union history and the history of radical political movements in the United States.

Skills Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently, intelligently, and responsibly. Experience with primary source library research is desirable. Ability to lift heavy boxes and interest in U.S. history (radical, labor, women’s or ethnic history in particular) is essential.

Comments: This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in history to gain experience in a history-related profession and in a pleasant collegial atmosphere. It also offers a chance to learn more about the history of labor and radical movements by immersion in primary sources. While much of the work is routine and clerical in nature, the materials and subject matter are of great interest. The student will learn and gain familiarity with the principles and practice of archival processing, arrangement and description. Over time, the archival assistant will be called upon to exercise more independent judgment regarding these tasks.

Contact Information: Interested candidates should email, fax, or hand-deliver a resume to:

Peter Filardo (Tamiment Archivist): pmf1@nyu.edu // 212-998-2639 // fax 212-995-4225.

Tamiment Library / 70 Washington Square South / New York, NY 10012.

The Tamiment Library is a special collection located on the 10th floor of Bobst Library.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

Museums and Libraries Reports

September 1, 2009 /

Four recent IMLS reports on museums and libraries

The Institute for Museum and Library Services has issued four recent
reports of potential interest to list members:

Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills
http://www.imls.gov/about/21stCSkills.shtm
The website provides a quick online assessment for libraries and
museums to evaluate their readiness to engage the public and to
deliver 21st century skills, a downloadable pdf of a report and
in-depth assessment matrix for library and museum practioners and
policy makers

The Partnership for a Nation of Learners: Joining Forces, Creating Value
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/PNLReport.pdf
This report offers ‘how-to’ guidance on creating effective community
collaborations with museums, libraries, and public broadcasters based
on an IMLS collaboration with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Catalyst for Change: LSTA Grants to State Program and the
Transformation of Libraries Services to the Public
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/CatalystForChange.pdf
The first-ever analysis of the Library Services and Technology Act
(LSTA) grants to states program, the largest source of federal funding
for the nation’s libraries.

The Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DiscussionGuide.pdf
The guide is based on a high-level exchange held last year at the
National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. It poses discussion
questions on the impact of economic, social, political and
technological changes on community needs and provides examples of how
some museums and libraries are meeting them today – as a springboard
for further discussion.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

NY Archivists Round Table Student Get-Together Sept 17: FREE PIZZA and DRINKS

September 1, 2009 /

Archivists Round Table Student Get-Together 

Are you an archives student in the greater Metropolitan area?  The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan NY (ART) invites you to join us for free pizza, soda, and fun this fall.  You will meet students from other graduate programs, have the opportunity to speak with ART Board members, and learn about ART programming and mentoring.  Come find out what ART is about and what it can offer you! Feel try to drop by for any part- come late, leave early, whatever works best for you.

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2009 

Time:   6:30 – 7:45 Social

       7:45 – 8:30 Discussion of ART Programming 

Location: King Juan Carlos I Center at New York University, 53 Washington Square South (http://www.nyu.edu/kjc) 

Directions: Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, or V to West Fourth Street-Washington Square. Walk east on West Fourth Street until you reach Washington Square; 1 or 2 to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square.  Walk east on Christopher Street to West Fourth Street. Continue east to Washington Square. 

Cost: FREE 

RSVP: To ART student member Lisa Lopez by Monday, September 14th, 2009.  Please email: Flordalisalopez@yahoo.com. 

Any questions or concerns regarding this event can be directed to outreach@nycarchivists.org. 

Co-Sponsored by the Archives and Public History Program at NYU. 

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