LIBRARIAN
/ ARCHIVIST WANTED
The Schenectady
County Historical Society (SCHS) is now accepting resumes from
candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as Librarian /
Archivist of its Grems-Doolittle Library.
Candidates must hold the MLS degree or equivalent, be familiar with
archival practice, and have experience in historical research in
general and genealogical research in particular. We seek a high-energy
self-starter who will elevate a very good historical library to a
position of renowned excellence. Candidates should have superior
writing and computer skills and the ability to work well with a wide
range of people -- Society members and Trustees, visitors, and other
staff members. Software in current use includes PastPerfect; Microsoft
XP, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. Experience
in grant writing is a definite plus, and candidates who have written a
successful application or, alternatively, a significant paper on a
relevant library or historic subject are encouraged to submit a
non-returnable copy with their resumé.
The position is salaried, commensurate with experience, with limited
benefits. The work schedule for the Librarian / Archivist will be 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the hours of weekday operation of
the Library. The Librarian will be responsible for staffing Saturday
hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with volunteers. The Librarian is currently
the only paid staff person whose duties relate entirely to the Library,
but there are currently several dedicated and regular volunteers who
provide assistance. The Librarian reports to the SCHS President along
with three other staff members at the same location -- an office
manager, a museum curator, and a building custodian -- and the site
manager of the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction, about
six miles from SCHS headquarters in the Stockade area of downtown
Schenectady, NY. The city, along with the nearby cities of Albany and
Troy and a surrounding cluster of suburban towns, form the core of the
New York State Capital District, arguably the most vibrant metropolitan
area in upstate New York.
SCHS has
been in continuous operation since 1905, 102 years as of July. The
Grems-Doolittle Library was a major expansion of our headquarters
facility in 1992. Prospective candidates are encouraged to start at our
home page and explore the network of links
that stem therefrom, especially the one to our library.
To learn more about us, follow the link of
that name. From there, sample at least our last three newsletters. There will be a quiz.
The ideal
starting date for the Librarian / Archivist would be April 2 or as soon
thereafter as possible. Resumés should include a
chronological listing of all positions held since graduation, with no
unexplained breaks, and should also include the name, address, phone,
and email address of three professional references. A cover letter that
expresses the principal reasons why the candidate is a good fit to the
qualifications for the position would be useful.
E-mail resumés, attention of the president,
to office@schist.org
with attachments, or mail supplemental writing samples to SCHS, 32
Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305. Alternatively, our fax is
(518) 688-2825.
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last updated 1/23/2007 by edr