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Archives Processor

Douglas County Libraries

Philip S. Miller Library - Douglas County History Research Center

Application Deadline

Apply By May 28th, 2010

Wages

$11.78 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Castle Rock, CO

Hours

16.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Douglas County History Research Center, a department with Douglas County Libraries, has a great special project opportunity for an Archives Processor. This is a temporary 16 hr/wk project that will last approximately 10-12 months. The work involves scanning historic Douglas County School District records and transcribing the information from the scanned images to a database. As directed by the Associate Director and the Archivists, may be asked to promote awareness of preservation/conservation practices to staff and public by providing information and instruction.

Additional Info & Requirements

Demonstrated ability to use networked PCs, Windows XP, and Word software applications is required. Top candidates will be detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate work. We need a candidate with good interpersonal skills who is self-motivated. Experience with archival methods and theory, or knowledge of archival methods and theory through coursework, is desired.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

HR Info

Submit resume and District application via our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed applications and resumes will not be accepted. EOE.

Posted May 12, 2010