VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
District of Columbia Library Association
Greetings:
Bishop Payne Library at Virginia Theological Seminary has a part-time position opening for an assistant archivist. The African American Episcopal Historical Collection is a joint project of the seminary and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church. The attached position description details the functions and qualifications in addition to the application procedures.
BISHOP PAYNE LIBRARY
VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Position Available August 15, 2006
JOB TITLE: Assistant Archivist for African American Episcopal Historical Collection (20 hours per week, week-day, day-time, schedule negotiable). The African American Episcopal Historical Collection is a joint project of Virginia Theological Seminary and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church.
LOCATION: Bishop Payne Library, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA
DESCRIPTION: Bishop Payne Library, Virginia Theological Seminary, seeks a part-time assistant archivist to work 20 hours per week to job-share with existing part-time assistant archivist. Under the supervision of the Archivist, the assistant archivists receive, accession, organize, process, & describe the archival materials of the AAEHC; develop and maintain inventories and finding aids for the collection; collaborate with Technical Services to produce MARC bibliographic records and finding aids of archival collections for the library catalog; provide AAEHC archives reference services to patrons; and prepare statistics and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in archives management, library science or museum studies preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Word and computer databases required; knowledge of African American history or historiography preferred; archival training or experience highly desirable; familiarity with the Episcopal Church desirable; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to work effectively with staff and patrons required; must be able to lift and move archival boxes up to 20 pounds. Racial/ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
PAY: Hourly wage commensurate with education and experience.
OTHER: Virginia Theological Seminary prepares students for ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal Church and offers three Master-level degrees and a Doctor of Ministry. Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is located in suburban Washington D.C.
TO APPLY: send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to Warren Loescher, Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304; wloescher@vts.edu; fax: 703-370-0935.
Sincerely,
Warren Loescher
Virginia theological Seminary
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
wloescher@vts.edu
Fax: 703-370-0935
Greetings:
Bishop Payne Library at Virginia Theological Seminary has a part-time position opening for an assistant archivist. The African American Episcopal Historical Collection is a joint project of the seminary and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church. The attached position description details the functions and qualifications in addition to the application procedures.
BISHOP PAYNE LIBRARY
VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Position Available August 15, 2006
JOB TITLE: Assistant Archivist for African American Episcopal Historical Collection (20 hours per week, week-day, day-time, schedule negotiable). The African American Episcopal Historical Collection is a joint project of Virginia Theological Seminary and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church.
LOCATION: Bishop Payne Library, Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA
DESCRIPTION: Bishop Payne Library, Virginia Theological Seminary, seeks a part-time assistant archivist to work 20 hours per week to job-share with existing part-time assistant archivist. Under the supervision of the Archivist, the assistant archivists receive, accession, organize, process, & describe the archival materials of the AAEHC; develop and maintain inventories and finding aids for the collection; collaborate with Technical Services to produce MARC bibliographic records and finding aids of archival collections for the library catalog; provide AAEHC archives reference services to patrons; and prepare statistics and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in archives management, library science or museum studies preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Word and computer databases required; knowledge of African American history or historiography preferred; archival training or experience highly desirable; familiarity with the Episcopal Church desirable; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to work effectively with staff and patrons required; must be able to lift and move archival boxes up to 20 pounds. Racial/ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
PAY: Hourly wage commensurate with education and experience.
OTHER: Virginia Theological Seminary prepares students for ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal Church and offers three Master-level degrees and a Doctor of Ministry. Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is located in suburban Washington D.C.
TO APPLY: send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to Warren Loescher, Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304; wloescher@vts.edu; fax: 703-370-0935.
Sincerely,
Warren Loescher
Virginia theological Seminary
3737 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
wloescher@vts.edu
Fax: 703-370-0935
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