Assistant Archivist Until March 29, 2024 - Ottawa, Canada - National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary

The Library & Archives unit is looking for a dynamic individual who, under the leadership of the Archivist - Private Fonds, will arrange and describe National Gallery of Canada archival fonds.

The archival records include the records of art historians, artists, art dealers, collectors, etc. acquired by the Gallery through donation. The incumbent will also perform other related duties.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Archives or Library studies and a degree in art history

- knowledge of Canadian art history
- in-depth knowledge of the library and archive cataloguing standards including: RAD (Rules for Archival Description), AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules), and MARC (Machine Readable Cataloguing)
- minimum of 2 years experience using RAD to arrange and describe archival records preferred
- experience using Library or Archives systems (such as Innovative Millenium) and database software such as FileMaker Pro to catalogue archival records
- ability to work in a web based environment and experience using to make finding aids available on the web
- effective research, organizational, writing and communication skills
- able to lift and move objects/materials up to 20 kg
- able to work extended periods on a computer
- an understanding of photographic and audio-visual processes, both historic and current, in order to provide an accurate description of these processes when describing the archival holdings

The knowledge of both English and French is preferred

Condition of Employment

Must meet the bilingual requirement to be invited to the interview process.
Reliability Status this factor is not used at the preselection stage.

Additional Information

Temporary assignment with the possibility of an extension or becoming indeterminate.
The Gallery is committed to developing inclusive, barrierfree selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.