Job Title: Archives Intern

About the Rothko Chapel
The Rothko Chapel is open to the public every day of the year at no charge and successfully interconnects art, spirituality and compassionate action through a broad array of free public programs. Founded by Houston philanthropists Dominique and John de Menil, the Chapel was dedicated in 1971 as an intimate sanctuary. Today it stands as a monument to art, spirituality and human rights.

Position Summary
The Rothko Chapel Archives contains over 400,000 items stored in archival quality boxes and filing cabinets documenting the Chapel’s 44-year. The spring internship will consist of a variety of tasks in support of the ongoing maintenance and strengthening of the Rothko Chapel Archives. The intern will process collections; catalog and process books; help prepare information and collections for research; and perform any other function necessary to the operation of the Rothko Chapel Archive. This internship position reports to the Director of Programs and Community Engagement.

Job Duties

• Process incoming and backlogged collections by accessioning them into the main collection.
• Organizing archival materials
• Re-housing documents in acid-free folders and containers
• Arrange, describe, and manage inventory using FileMaker Pro
• Assist researchers on-site electronically with reference requests
• Lift boxes of no more than 50 lbs.
• Manage the digitization of the collection, using internal and external resources as needed

Qualifications

• Very organized/strong organizational skills is a must
• Must be detail oriented with strong research skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work in a team and to prioritize projects
• Goal oriented with exceptional time management
• Competency in Microsoft Office systems
• Experience working in archives or libraries is preferred

Terms

• Unpaid/Volunteer Spring Internship (January – May 2017) with the possibility of an extension
• Work an average of 24 hours per week (schedule is flexible)

To apply, please email letter of interest and resume to alison.pruitt@rothkochapel.org.
No phone calls please.

Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) and the Houston Public Library are seeking a customer service oriented Librarian II (Preservation Librarian) to:

• Lead and direct the HMRC’s preservation and conservation efforts including possible supervision of staff and volunteers;
• Contribute to HMRC’s programming activities by assisting with programs and outreach efforts, and representing the library and HMRC at public events; Provide specialized reference services and research assistance to the general public in-person and electronically;
• Participate with the manager in unit strategic planning specifically concerning conservation, preservation, and disaster preparedness and response efforts

For a full job description and to apply for this position, please visit City of Houston Career Pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/ 1490167/librarian-ii- preservation-librarian. This position closes August 8, 2016.

2016 Summer Archives Assistant

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The MFAH is seeking a Summer Archives Assistant to aid in the daily operation of the museum’s archives. The majority of the assistant’s hours will be devoted to a paper processing project TBA. Work will be conducted in accordance with standard conventions. In conjunction with the processing of these records, the assistant will assist with the creation of an EAD finding aid and MARC catalog record.  Remaining responsibilities will include providing reference services and assisting with other duties necessary to the operation of the Archives Department.

Requirements:  Current enrollment in accredited Masters in Library Science or Archives Studies program. Completion of basic archives course at graduate level or prior work experience in archival or special collection setting. Knowledge of MARC, EAD, DACS, LCSH and RAD strongly preferred. Experience using OCLC beneficial. Art history background preferred. Word processing and database skills. Ability to lift twenty-five pound boxes and climb ladders.

Application:  Please submit a letter of application, current resume, an official college transcript, a sample of writing or work, and a letter of reference to:

Lorraine A. Stuart
Archives
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
P.O. Box 6826
Houston, TX  77265-6826

Applications can also be submitted via email to archives@mfah.org

Work schedule:  Ten-week position, June 6 through August 12, 2016. (Some flexibility in starting and ending dates.) Hours are 9am – 5pm, M-F.

Salary:  Total salary for ten weeks is $3,500.

Deadline for receipt of application: April 11, 2016

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Interviews with final candidates residing out-of-state will be conducted by phone.

The American National Company corporate archives is seeking assistance from a History or MLIS student for the summer.  The project is to catalogue the Archives Collection and perform some preservation tasks at the Home Office here in Galveston.

Please contact John Wolbrect at the American National Company with recommendations for job posting guidelines, salary, or if interested in the opportunity.

John Wolbrecht may be contacted at:

John Wolbrecht, CRM, CIP
Corporate Policy Administrator &
Corporate Archives Custodian
(409) 766-6828
John.wolbrecht@americannational.com

The Texas Medical Library seeks a project archivist to work in the McGovern Historical Center for an eight month period to arrange, process and make accessible to the public an assortment of collections. This is a contract position without benefits. A temporary, non-grant fund is available to finance this position. The project archivist will be responsible for processing and describing a variety of materials in various collections. The types of processing may range from box level to item level. The project archivist will report to the archivist heading the TMC Library’s McGovern Historical Center.  Applicants are required to have a master of library science or equivalent degree and demonstrated experience with archival principles and practices based on the standards of the Society of American Archivists.  For more information about how to apply contact the McGovern Historical Center at mcgovern@library.tmc.edu .

The University of Houston Libraries is looking for a Coordinator of Digital Projects. The Coordinator of Digital Projects reports to the Head of Special Collections.  Primary responsibilities include managing the internal workflow for the department’s digital library projects and supervising assigned personnel.  The Coordinator leads departmental efforts, in collaboration with other UH Libraries departments to preserve, process, and provide access to audiovisual and digital materials, including born-digital materials.  The Coordinator also serves as Special Collections Department liaison to the Metadata & Digitization Services, Digital Repository Services, and Web Services departments.

The Coordinator of Digital Projects is a librarian position.  Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the Bylaws of the Librarians of the University of Houston.  They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.  The UH Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.

Required

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program
• Demonstrated ability to develop workflows for complex projects
• Understanding of digitization processes, digital collection workflows metadata schemas, and digital asset management systems
• Knowledge of archival theory and best practices
• Familiarity with trends in arrangement, description, preservation, and access for audiovisual and digital materials
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups across the organization
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Preferred

• Minimum of two years relevant professional experience
• Supervisory experience
• Digital Archives Specialist certificate or similar coursework or training
• Knowledge of copyright and privacy issues related to archival materials
• Experience digitizing archival and special collections materials

For more information, please visit: http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/employment/coordinator-digital-projects

The University of Houston Libraries are seeking a progressive and forward thinking leader prepared to articulate a vision and direction for a growing special collections and archives that supports the University’s objectives of advancing research, improving student success, and increasing national recognition.  The Libraries’ Special Collections enhances the traditional strengths of a rare books and archives department with a growing number of contemporary collections that reflect the vitality and diversity of the City of Houston.  The position provides direction and oversight to a group of 6 librarians, 4 regular staff members, and 2 post-doctoral staff members curating archival collections and rare books.  The Head oversees the ongoing development of archival collections, work with academic departments, preparation of collections for digitization, and a full calendar of exhibits.  There is frequent contact with established donors and potential donors for acquisitions of unique collections, as well as fundraising and management of departmental endowments.  The Head of Special Collections serves as a member of the Library Management Council, the Public Services Council, and the Digital Collections Management Committee.  The position reports to the Associate Dean for Public Services.  The position is available February 2, 2015.

Appointment to an endowed professorship is possible for a candidate with an exceptional record of scholarly productivity and professional engagement.

For more information visit: http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/employment/head-special-collections

The Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) and the Houston Public Library are seeking a customer service oriented Archivist I to lead and direct HMRC’s efforts in researching, acquiring, cataloging, digitizing, and preserving material for the Architectural Archives. HMRC’s Architectural Archives is comprised of drawings and papers for over 9,000 projects representing over 250 architects, engineers, and related firms. The archive includes drawings executed by architects primarily in the Houston and surrounding areas. The date range for these materials spans from 1893 to 1995 and the types of structures vary from buildings of one story to skyscrapers and modest homes to opulent mansions, as well as parks and landscaping plans, the Astrodome, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Major series of records from architectural firms include those of Maurice J. Sullivan, Alfred C. Finn, Harvin C. Moore, MacKie & Kamrath, and Hare & Hare. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing specialized reference services and research assistance to the general public in-person and electronically.
• Assisting with HMRC’s programming and community outreach by serving as a community liaison, developing programs, attending community meetings, curating exhibits, and representing the library and HMRC at public events related to architecture and Houston and Texas history.
• Participating with the manager and assistant manager in unit strategic planning to meet changing services and customer needs including the supervision of interns and volunteers assisting with the Architectural Archives.

Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1059528/archivist-i-houston-metropolitan-research-center/agency/houston/ to learn more and submit an application.