Part-time Archives Assistant

The Juilliard School seeks a part-time archives assistant (25 hours per week); position begins September 1, 2009.

The Juilliard School Archives is the official repository for the administrative records and historical documents of the School. As such, it contains the documents of the School's predecessor institutions, the Institute of Musical Art and the Juilliard Graduate School, as well as several small collections of personal papers relating to former School administrators and faculty members.

Reporting to the Archivist and the Vice President for Library and Information Resources, responsibilities include:

• Process archival materials using standard archival procedures.
• Prepare detailed finding aids in print and electronic form and other access tools as needed.
• Perform preservation and conservation-related tasks in conjunction with processing work.
• Assist Archivist with reference work, and other activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree with course work in archival administration.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge and interest in the performing arts
• Knowledge of archival principles.
• Knowledge of conservation and preservation approaches.
• Strong commitment to library service.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability and willingness to lift heavy archival containers.

Preferred Background:

• Knowledge of DACS
• Experience with EAD finding aids and MARC cataloging
• Background in music, drama, or dance
• Experience working with paper-based materials and photographs

The Juilliard School has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness throughout the community and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the School’s administration.

Please send cover letter with resume and names of three references to: jobs@juilliard.edu