Project Archivist – One year assignment

The Archives of the Peabody Institute collects the records of the Institute, the papers of musicians who have been associated with the conservatory program, and records of regional performing arts institutions. The Archives is seeking an energetic individual to assist in developing a collection management program as well assist in providing access to the Archives during a one year period. For more information on the Archives, please see http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/archives.

Under the general direction of the Peabody Conservatory’s Head Librarian and in conjunction with the Manager of Library Services for the Sheridan Libraries, job duties will include:

1. Accession all record groups and collections. This includes re-housing collections, recording donor information, and preparing container lists.
2. Assist in developing a space plan for shelving collections.
3. Collect statistics on use of the archives.
4. Assist in providing access to the Archives. This includes answering reference queries, monitoring readers, and providing photoduplication services.
5. Assist in developing the Archives website to provide access to collections.

1. BA in musicology or music history.
   
2. Experience working in an archives.
   
3. Familiarity with systems to manage collections such as databases and online library catalogs.
   
4. Ability to work independently.
   
5. Good communication skills.

1. Experience working in a performing arts archives.
   
2. Master’s of Library Science with formal course work in archival administration.
   

The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.

To apply for this position on line submission is required through the JHU Employment website: http://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs.
Requisition # 33395

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

JHU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.