The American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Mass., seeks a Project Archivist to process the Troy Mills, Inc. records, a very large (over 700 cartons) unprocessed collection documenting the history of Troy Mills in Troy, New Hampshire. ? Troy Mills originally began operating in the 18 th century as Troy Blanket Mills, and changed its focus over the years to manufacturing automobile upholstery. ? The company closed in 2003. ? The records cover the entire period of the company’s history but primarily consist of 20 th -century materials. ??
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Duties: Under the supervision of the Librarian, the Project Archivist will assess the collection and come up with a processing plan; begin establishing series; focus on processing one or more series at a time, including creating a box and folder list; describing the materials; and overseeing the rehousing of materials by library volunteers. ? Processing of this collection will be done in sections as an ongoing project, dependent on continued funding.?
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Skills/qualifications: MLIS with concentration in archival studies from an ALA-accredited program; at least 5 years of processing experience, preferably some as an independent contractor; a clear understanding of pragmatic and efficient processing procedures and familiarity with archival standards; close attention to detail; and the ability to work independently. ? Experience processing large, 20 th -century collections is mandated. ? The working conditions will likely include some exposure to dust and mold, and will involve some physical effort to lift and move boxes. ??
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Salary: $30/hr. – no benefits.?
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To apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, three professional references, and sample finding aid (either as link or attachment) to Jane E. Ward, Librarian, at?[email protected]?(please put Project Archivist in subject field) or mail to Jane E. Ward, Librarian, American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854. ? Application deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2013. ?