Project Archivist

Kalamazoo Gazette

Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Kalamazoo Gazette is seeking a part-time Project Archivist to index historical files and to scan and digitize historical photos. This position is available immediately, and the project is expected to last one year. The first phase of the project involves completing an index of the Gazette’s historical news clipping files. In the second phase, the Project Archivist will work with the News Librarian and Photo staff to scan, digitize and index historical photo prints and negatives. The Project Archivist may also be called upon to assist with other archival duties as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; some library work experience or coursework is preferred. Familiarity with Mac OS X, Microsoft Excel, some experience with archival arrangement and description and cataloging is preferred. Familiarity with using scanners and scanning software.

Application deadline is April 4, 2008. Please send a resume, brief statement of interest, and contact information for three work or academic references to:

Anne Holcomb
News Librarian
Kalamazoo Gazette

e-mail: aholcomb@kalamazoogazette.com

FAX: 269-388-8447

Mail:
Editorial Dept.
401 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 49007