Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Archivist, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
POSITION TITLE:
ARCHIVIST, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Contact / email:
Jun Kaneko Studio 402-341-4523
Troia Schonlau, collection@reeandjunkanekofoundation.org
Hours:
9-5 M-F with a paid lunch hour, yearly salary
Pay:
$48,000-54,000 depending upon qualifications.
Location:
Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation, Omaha, NE
SUMMARY:
The Archivist directs and manages the operations for the Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation Archives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Develop and implement archival policies and procedures with regards to appraising, accessioning, processing, documenting, and accessing archival collections.
Research, compare, select, and implement vital technologies and services to achieve archive objectives, especially: Archival Collection Management System(s), Digital Asset Management System(s), digitization equipment/technologies. We currently use Claris Filemaker as our database software.
Facilitate archives access requests by internal staff and outside researchers.
Respond to archives information inquiries and requests.
Supervise and train archives staff, interns, and volunteers.
Create and maintain digital archives collections, maintain digital objects and their corresponding metadata.
Promote collections through the Web, online exhibits, print/electronic guides, newsletters and other publications, social media, presentations, instructional sessions, and other outreach activities.
Collaborate with partner organizations to deploy outreach events, tours, exhibits, and programs to promote use of archives collection materials.
Identify funding opportunities and participate in writing grant proposals.
Represent the Archives on relevant internal and external committees and organizations.
Perform other duties and assist with special events as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with an emphasis in archives, OR Masters degree in Art History or a related field with an Archivist Certification from Academy of Certified Archivists or Society of American Archivists.
3 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts, principles, and methodologies, finding aids.
Knowledge of developing digital collections.
Knowledge of current metadata standards used for describing digital materials.
Experience with archival and museum collection management systems.
Experience with digital asset/content management systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with digitization of collection items, especially photographic materials.
Experience in conservation techniques and digital preservation.
Successful grant writing experience.
Experience managing assistants and volunteers.
Basic familiarity with ceramic art terminology and processes.
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ARCHIVIST, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Contact / email:
Jun Kaneko Studio 402-341-4523
Troia Schonlau, collection@reeandjunkanekofoundation.org
Hours:
9-5 M-F with a paid lunch hour, yearly salary
Pay:
$48,000-54,000 depending upon qualifications.
Location:
Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation, Omaha, NE
SUMMARY:
The Archivist directs and manages the operations for the Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation Archives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Develop and implement archival policies and procedures with regards to appraising, accessioning, processing, documenting, and accessing archival collections.
Research, compare, select, and implement vital technologies and services to achieve archive objectives, especially: Archival Collection Management System(s), Digital Asset Management System(s), digitization equipment/technologies. We currently use Claris Filemaker as our database software.
Facilitate archives access requests by internal staff and outside researchers.
Respond to archives information inquiries and requests.
Supervise and train archives staff, interns, and volunteers.
Create and maintain digital archives collections, maintain digital objects and their corresponding metadata.
Promote collections through the Web, online exhibits, print/electronic guides, newsletters and other publications, social media, presentations, instructional sessions, and other outreach activities.
Collaborate with partner organizations to deploy outreach events, tours, exhibits, and programs to promote use of archives collection materials.
Identify funding opportunities and participate in writing grant proposals.
Represent the Archives on relevant internal and external committees and organizations.
Perform other duties and assist with special events as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with an emphasis in archives, OR Masters degree in Art History or a related field with an Archivist Certification from Academy of Certified Archivists or Society of American Archivists.
3 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts, principles, and methodologies, finding aids.
Knowledge of developing digital collections.
Knowledge of current metadata standards used for describing digital materials.
Experience with archival and museum collection management systems.
Experience with digital asset/content management systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with digitization of collection items, especially photographic materials.
Experience in conservation techniques and digital preservation.
Successful grant writing experience.
Experience managing assistants and volunteers.
Basic familiarity with ceramic art terminology and processes.
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