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Job Openings at The National WWII Museum

  • 16 Dec 2015 4:35 PM
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    Archives Manager

    This position reports to the Assistant Director for Collections Management and is responsible for the care and documentation of the Museum’s archival and oral history collections including cataloging, record keeping, storage, maintenance, and retrieval.

    The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in Library and Information Science (required) and a minimum of three years of archival management experience.  A demonstrated knowledge of archival procedures, collections records management with the ability to work with computerized collections management systems and object handling as well as knowledge of preventative conservation techniques and best practice standards are required.  Finally, general knowledge of World War II era history and material culture and the ability to perform duties of a manual nature (lifting, carrying and placing artifacts on shelves, including overhead, up to 50 pounds without assistance and climbing ladders up to 12 feet) are a must.

    http://www.nationalww2museum.org/employment/index.html

     

    Assistant Director for Digital Collections

    This position reports to the Director of Curatorial Services and is responsible for directing the digitization of the Museum’s collections and the subsequent management of these materials.  This position is responsible for digitizing the Museum’s accessioned collections of artifacts and archival materials and the entire oral history collection, as well as archival footage and photographs, digital exhibit media, and video lecture content.  The Assistant Director for Digital Collections works closely with the Museum Technologist, who chairs the Digitization Work Team, and serves as a key member of the work team.  This position also supervises two Processing Archivists.

    The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archives management (required) and at least five years experience in a related field.  In addition, demonstrated knowledge of collections management systems (KE Emu preferred), proven success in implementing digital asset management solutions and workflows in a complex environment, and an understanding of legal issues around digital asset use are required.  Finally, supervisory experience and strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.

    http://www.nationalww2museum.org/employment/index.html

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    Lisa G. Werling, MLIS

    Processing Archivist

    The National World War II Museum

    945 Magazine Street

    New Orleans, LA 70130

    504-528-1944 ext 293

    www.nationalww2museum.org

    www.ww2online.org

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