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APH Institute evaluation
If you attended the Archives and Public History Institute on Friday,
9/11, please take a couple of minutes to fill out this short evaluation.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=otW6ksZTFPKCZcTb9hXbjA_3d_3d
Thanks,
Amanda
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Amanda L. French, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scholar, Digital Curriculum Specialist
Archives and Public History
New York University
King Juan Carlos Center
53 Washington Square South #507
New York, NY 10012
TEL: 212-998-8638
FAX: 212-995-4017
AIM: habitrailgirl
amanda.french@nyu.edu
http://amandafrench.net
http://twitter.com/amandafrench
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New York Transit Museum Internship
New York Transit Museum – Museum Archive Support Aide Internship:
Registrars Support Aide Internship (New York, New York, U.S.)
The mission of the New York Transit Museum is to: Collect, exhibit,
interpret, and preserve the history, sociology, and technology of
public transportation systems in the New York metropolitan region and
conduct research and educational programs that make its extensive
collection accessible and meaningful to the broadest possible
audience.
NYTM is one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to telling
the story of urban public transportationfrom the people who
developed, operate, and ride it, to the city and region it has helped
shape. NYTM focuses on this human experience and the impact of public
transportation on the growth and development of the New York
metropolitan region. The Museum collects, preserves, and presents
materials relating to the regions land-based public transportation,
past and present, focusing on the agencies of the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority and their predecessor companies.
http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/education.htm
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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StoryCorps Full-Time Position
Dr. Wosh:
StoryCorps is currently recruiting a Historias Archive Coordinator. Please share the following job description with your contacts.
Thank you,
Human Resources
StoryCorps
Historias Archive Coordinator, StoryCorps
Department: Recording and Archive
Reports to: Manager, Recording and Archive
Status: Full-time Temporary, Exempt
Position Overview
The Historias Archive Coordinator will assist in the archiving of interview materials collected through StoryCorps Historias Initiative, an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos across the United States. Key responsibilities of the Historias Archive Coordinator will include overseeing the processing of Spanish language interviews, ensuring that appropriate metadata in both English and Spanish is captured, and serving as a liaison between the Recording and Archive Department and the Historias Initiative team.
The Historias Archive Coordinator reports to the Manager, Recording and Archive, and will assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns (2 3) and volunteers (varies). This is a full-time, temporary position, with a projected start date of November 1, 2009 and a projected end date of August 31, 2010.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate formation of community archive partnerships with organizations across the country; carryout assembly and delivery of materials
Perform quality assurance checks on Spanish language archive materials
Work closely with the Archive team on other projects, including the development of a new archive database and other general department tasks
Assist with translation of interview materials and organizational forms
Support the collection of Historias Initiative StoryKit interviews through preparation of recording equipment and processing of interview materials
Assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Previous experience working with digital media archives required
MLIS degree preferred
Experience working with sound recording equipment and digital audio a plus
Experience working on Mac OS and proficiency in FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to function exceptionally in a rapidly growing and fast-paced work environment, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of team
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and Historias Archive Coordinator in the subject line. Include both documents as attachments entitled YourNameLetter and YourNameResume. In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No calls please.
Historias Archive Coordinator, StoryCorps
Department: Recording and Archive
Reports to: Manager, Recording and Archive
Status: Full-time Temporary, Exempt
Position Overview
The Historias Archive Coordinator will assist in the archiving of interview materials collected through StoryCorps Historias Initiative, an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos across the United States. Key responsibilities of the Historias Archive Coordinator will include overseeing the processing of Spanish language interviews, ensuring that appropriate metadata in both English and Spanish is captured, and serving as a liaison between the Recording and Archive Department and the Historias Initiative team.
The Historias Archive Coordinator reports to the Manager, Recording and Archive, and will assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns (2 3) and volunteers (varies). This is a full-time, temporary position, with a projected start date of November 1, 2009 and a projected end date of August 31, 2010.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate formation of community archive partnerships with organizations across the country; carryout assembly and delivery of materials
Perform quality assurance checks on Spanish language archive materials
Work closely with the Archive team on other projects, including the development of a new archive database and other general department tasks
Assist with translation of interview materials and organizational forms
Support the collection of Historias Initiative StoryKit interviews through preparation of recording equipment and processing of interview materials
Assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong Spanish writing skills required
Previous experience working with digital media archives required
MLIS degree preferred
Experience working with sound recording equipment and digital audio a plus
Experience working on Mac OS and proficiency in FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to function exceptionally in a rapidly growing and fast-paced work environment, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of team
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and Historias Archive Coordinator in the subject line. Include both documents as attachments entitled YourNameLetter and YourNameResume. In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No calls please.
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Alexis Creer
HR Coordinator
acreer@storycorps.org
(646) 723-7020 ex. 25
StoryCorps | www.storycorps.org
80 Hanson Place, 8th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Help StoryCorps record more stories from communities like yours throughout the United States:
www.storycorps.org/donate
Join StoryCorps’ Facebook Fan Page
facebook.com/storycorps
Listening Is an Act of Love now available in paperback: www.listeningisanactoflove.org
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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“Google, Libraries, and the Digital Future” talk 9/17
This looks like a terrific (free!) talk by Robert Darnton, director of
the Harvard Libraries — full information is at
http://www.heymancenter.org/events.php?id=138:
Google, Libraries, and the Digital Future
Thursday, September 17, 2009, 6:15pm
Davis Auditorium, the Schapiro Center
*Robert Darnton* is Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and
director of the University Library at Harvard University. He will speak
on “Google, Libraries, and the Digital Future”
This event is free and open to the public.
No Tickets, no reservations required.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
–
Amanda L. French, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scholar, Digital Curriculum Specialist
Archives and Public History
New York University
King Juan Carlos Center
53 Washington Square South #507
New York, NY 10012
TEL: 212-998-8638
FAX: 212-995-4017
AIM: habitrailgirl
amanda.french@nyu.edu
http://amandafrench.net
http://twitter.com/amandafrench
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SAA Student Chapter Planning Meeting — THIS AFTERNOON AT 3:45
Attention all new and returning students:
This fall marks the kickoff semester for the NYU Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). NYU’s SAA student chapter will take the lead in planning brown bag lunches, bringing scholars and working professionals to campus, collecting resources and connecting alumni with current students. Since we will be doing a lot of events and programming it should be great for archives and public students alike to get involved.
If you are interested in helping to organize events and activities please attend our first officers meeting September 14. All current and returning students are welcome to attend and participate.
Monday, September 14
3:45-4:30 pm
King Juan Carlos Lobby (by the elevators)
Please email Keara with any questions or ideas: kearaduggan@gmail.com.
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
Tenement House Archival Internship
The Tenement Museum is searching for an intern this Fall to catalogue records relating to the creation of its new Moore family apartment exhibit. They are hoping to find someone with archival skills who can work 8-10 hours per week on the project. Interested parties can send a resume/letter of inquiry directly to Derya Golpinar, Collections Manager of the Tenement Museum, at the following address: dgolpinar@tenement.org.
Peter
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Fwd: METRO Fall 2009 Professional Development Catalog
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
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General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Library Internship
The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, located on West 44th Street, operates one of the oldest and most interesting libraries in New York City. They are interested in a student intern who can help them appraise the value of their collection by doing some bibliographic research. This is especially ideal for someone with a library background, or perhaps someone in the dual-degree program. If you are interested, let me know and I will be happy to place you in touch with the appropriate person. Here’s a link to the library if you would like to check out their operation:
http://www.generalsociety.org/library/default.asp
Thanks.
Peter
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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African American Elks Lodge Records
Venua Green, an Associate Professor at City University in New York, is looking for a graduate archival student to help her process a fascinating collection of material relating to an African American Elks Lodge that existed in Harlem from 1907-1997.
Any potential candidate may call her at 212-926-7455. Her contact information is: Venus Green,
Associate Professor, Department of History, The City College, New York, New York 10030, and there is a modest stipend connected with this.
Peter
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Asian/Pacific/American Institute — Call for Volunteers Fror Arts Documentation Project
Call for Archives & Public History Student Volunteers
Dear fellow classmates,
On Sunday, October 4th, the Asian/Pacific/American (A/P/A) Institute will be hosting the reunion of Basement Workshop, an Asian American arts and resource center based in New York Chinatown from the 1970s through the 1980s. Many Asian American artists and activists passed through Basement and were profoundly influenced by their time in it before moving on to do other things inside and outside the Asian American Movement. When the organization disbanded in the ’80s, documentation about its activities became scattered among the possessions of various individuals as they went their separate ways and no central archive was created that collected this material and history. The purpose of the reunion is to bring people together, encourage them to share the documentation that they’ve held onto, and bring these individual pieces together to finally form a Basement Workshop archive. The event will include an oral history collecting component and kiosks for digitizing and scanning doc
umentation brought in by members, along with other yet-to-be-formulated activities designed to actively engage members in the documentation creating and gathering process. There will also be great food and entertainment, such as readings and storytelling workshops, performances from artists whose music created the soundtrack for the Movement in the 1970s, and an exhibit featuring what members are currently doing. It promises to be a fun and meaningful event but it also requires more staff than what A/P/A has right now to make it happen. It would be great to have your help! I think it will be a great learning experience on the practice of archives and public history on the ground as it relates to a specific community still maintaining strong emotional attachment to and debates about the memory of this organization. If you are interested in volunteering for the event and in learning more, email me at ynt204@nyu.edu. Thank you for all of your support!
Best,
Nancy
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ÎéÓ½»ª
Y.H. Nancy Ng Tam
…………………………………………….
Graduate Scholar in A/PA Archives
Asian/Pacific/American Institute
New York University
41-51 East 11th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
http://www.apa.nyu.edu/
http://dlibdev.nyu.edu/tamimentapa/
Email: ynt204@nyu.edu
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Reminder: SAA Student Chapter Planning Meeting this MONDAY
Attention all new and returning students:
This fall marks the kickoff semester for the NYU Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). NYU's SAA student chapter will take the lead in planning brown bag lunches, bringing scholars and working professionals to campus, collecting resources and connecting alumni with current students. Since we will be doing a lot of events and programming it should be great for archives and public students alike to get involved.
If you are interested in helping to organize events and activities please attend our first officers meeting September 14. All current and returning students are welcome to attend and participate.
Monday, September 14
3:45-4:30 pm
King Juan Carlos Lobby (by the elevators)
Please email Keara with any questions or ideas: kearaduggan@gmail.com.
Reminder: NY-ART Student Get Together this THURSDAY at NYU- Free Pizza
Archivists Round Table
Student Get-Together
Are you an archives student in the greater
Metropolitan area? The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan
NY (ART) invites you to join us for free pizza, soda, and fun this fall.
You will meet students from other graduate programs, have the opportunity
to speak with ART Board members, and learn about ART programming and
mentoring. Come find out what ART is about and what it can offer
you! Come by for a few minutes or the whole time.
Co-Sponsored by the Archives and Public
History Program at NYU.
Date: Thursday, September 17th,
2009
Time: 6:30 7:45
Social
7:45 8:30 Discussion of ART Programming
Location: King Juan Carlos I Center
at New York University, 53
Washington Square South (http://www.nyu.edu/kjc)
Directions: Subway: A, C, E, B,
D, F, or V to West Fourth Street-Washington Square. Walk east on West
Fourth Street until you reach Washington Square; 1 or 2 to Christopher
Street-Sheridan Square. Walk east on Christopher Street to West Fourth
Street. Continue east to Washington Square.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: To ART student member Lisa
Lopez by Monday, September 14th, 2009. Please email:
Flordalisalopez@yahoo.com.
Any questions or concerns regarding this
event can be directed to outreach@nycarchivists.org.
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Re: Incoming students: Archives and Public History Institute 9/11
Amanda,
I have an interview at Tamiment Library at 1:30pm tomorrow. Unfortunately I have not been able to reschedule for another time. I hope it is alright that I will have to miss the second lab section of tomorrows orientation.
Best,
Julianna Monjeau
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Primary Source Teacher Workshop
Peter passed along to me this notice of a “Primary Source Teacher
Workshop.” It takes place in Morristown, NJ on October 14th, and is
“designed to familiarize educators with our educational program, Primary
Source Seminar, and to provide teachers with resources and valuable
training in primary source use in the classroom.” Those of you
interested in teaching history may want to attend.
http://www.primarysourceseminar.blogspot.com/
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Amanda L. French, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scholar, Digital Curriculum Specialist
Archives and Public History
New York University
King Juan Carlos Center
53 Washington Square South #507
New York, NY 10012
TEL: 212-998-8638
FAX: 212-995-4017
AIM: habitrailgirl
amanda.french@nyu.edu
http://amandafrench.net
http://twitter.com/amandafrench
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Fwd: Time to march! Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Coalition Event
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
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Fraunces Tavern Museum — part-time position available
Fraunces Tavern® Museum
Visitor Services Assistant Job Description
Objective: To assist Museum Staff in ticket sales and visitor management during the Magna Carta and the Foundations of Freedom exhibition at Fraunces Tavern® Museum.
Position Description: Responsible for the daily operations of visitor welcome area, including greeting the public, managing advance ticket sales check-in, conducting day-of ticket sales, observing Museum security cameras, and general maintenance of visitor welcome area. Provide administrative support for Museum staff including data entry of admissions.
Reports To: Director of Education
Status: Part-time, temporary; weekend availability required.
Essential Responsibilities and Skills:
1. Greet Museum visitors in a friendly manner and offer assistance to visitors when needed.
2. Operate day-of admissions and advance sales check-in. This includes handling cash, processing credit card payments, and providing receipts of transactions when requested.
3. Consistent communication with Museum staff and exhibit guards via phone and walkie-talkies in regards to visitor flow as monitored by security cameras.
4. Maintain organized and attractive visitor welcome area.
5. General familiarity with exhibit design and information.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Expectations:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Previous cash handling and customer service experience required.
3. Strong familiarity with computers and internet use required.
4. Able to work with a team; is enthusiastic, dependable and flexible.
5. Enjoys interacting with the public and communicates effectively with the public.
6. Able to react quickly to solve problems or contact a staff person, as appropriate.
Training: Trains with Education Director directly to become familiar with computer system, visitor operations, and exhibit design.
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Green-wood Cemetery Program
Before Central Park, before the Statue of Liberty, before Coney Island, New York had Green-Wood Cemetery. Founded in 1838, Green-Wood Cemetery was once a top national tourist destination, rivaling Niagara Falls in annual visitors. Conceived as part of the nascent rural cemetery movement, Green-Wood helped reconfigure how Americans viewed death and mourning. Among its notable permanent residents are Leonard Bernstein, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Boss Tweed, Albert Anastasia, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lola Montez, Henry Ward Beecher, and a flock of (living) parrots. In addition to functioning as a cemetery over 170 years after its founding, Green-Wood is also recognized as a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
The Archivists Round Table is being offered a behind-the-scenes look at record-keeping in Green-Wood Cemetery. Remarkably complete documentation has been preserved in the form of ledgers, deeds, photographs, grounds keeping reports, etc. While these records help cemetery offices carry out their day-to-day functions, they have also been great resources for historians, biographers, and genealogists, often revealing details unobtainable through other available forms of documentation.
Jeff Richman is Green-Wood Cemeterys historian. He is the author of Brooklyns Green-Wood Cemetery: New Yorks Buried Treasure and has developed a variety of cemetery tours. Richman has led baseball, Civil War, and, most recently, artist documentation projects at Green-Wood. He also conducts workshops on cemetery photography.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Place: Historic Chapel, Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn
Time: 5:00 – 5:45 pm Social
5:45 – 7:45 pm Program
Directions: Subway: R to 25th Street/4th Avenue, Brooklyn. Walk east one block to 5th Avenue (uphill, away from the Gowanus), cemetery entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue. NOTE: Although there are multiple entrances to Green-Wood, all but the 25th Street entrance will be locked after 4 pm.
Fee: Free to Members and Students $6 Non-members
RSVP: To Jenny Swadosh by Friday, September 17, 2009 jennyswadosh@gmail.com (preferred) or telephone: (212) 229-5942. Please be reasonably sure that you can attend before responding.
Attendees are welcome to arrive early and take a self-guided tour of Green-Wood Cemetery. A cemetery map may be downloaded from http://www.green-wood.com/index.php/5/detail.
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Archivists Round Table Processing Workshop
To ART Membership:
Please note the correction to the below announcement – the workshop is on Tuesday October 13th, not Friday.
Thank you,
ART Education Committee
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 1:45 AM, Membership NYART wrote:
NYART Membership:
The Archivists Roundtable of Metropolitan New York (ART) is glad to announce that it is collaborating with the Society of American Archivists to host the full-day workshop Implementing “More Product, Less Process” at the American Numismatic Society on October 13, 2009.
Implementing “More Product, Less Process”
Workshop Description
Backlogs dont have to weigh as heavily as they do! Focus on implementing concrete strategies for increasing processing rates and reducing backlogs as outlined in the Greene-Meissner article, More Product, Less Process: Revamping Traditional Archival Processing, and learn as you share information and experiences with your fellow workshop participants. Topics include appraisal, arrangement, description, digitization, and preservation, as well as development of processing plans, policies, and benchmarks. This array of topics is addressed through lecture, case studies, and group discussion.
Upon completing this workshop, youll be able to:
§ Understand the concepts and arguments outlined in More Product, Less Process;
§ Implement strategies for increasing processing rates in a variety of institutions;
§ Apply techniques for managing efficient processing programs, including developing processing plans, policies, and benchmarks;
§ Understand how descriptive standards such as DACS can assist in the creation of descriptive records that adhere to minimum requirements and assist in the reuse of data in a variety of outputs; and
§ Develop strategies for integrating processing with other archival functions, particularly accessioning.
Who should attend? Archivists who process archival collections or manage archival processing programs and administrators interested in processing procedures within their repositories (introductory to intermediate levels).
Attendance is limited to 30.
Workshop Date & Time:
T,uesday, Oct 13, 2009
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Place:
American Numismatic Society
75 Varick Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: September 17, 2009
Workshop Registration and Fee:
Fees: Early-Bird / Regular
SAA Member $185 / $285
Employees of Member Institutions $210 / $260
Nonmember $235 / $285
*ARTNY member discount
SAA will provide a $25 discount off the non-member rate for Archivists Roundtable of New York (ARTNY). Enter “MPLPNY09″ into the promotional
code on the online registration form and the discount will be activated.
The link to register via the SAA site is:
http://saa.archivists.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/170.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=170&Time=848208930&SessionID=6554218y942w60iu98619gnbk91n23j2n8yvkh4lfi9l78688000k14u6005b7zf.
**Please contact Cynthia Tobar, ART Education Coordinator, at education@nycarchivists.org if you have any questions.
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Tenement House Oral History Intern
Dave Favaloro of the Tenement House Museum sent me the note, below, concerning their search ofr an oral history intern to conduct interviews with surviving post-WWII Jewish refugees in the New York area. Fluency in Yiddish is desirable — see the announcement below and reply to him directly if interested.
Peter
We are also in the process of looking for an intern
to conduct oral history interviews with surviving post WWII Jewish
refugees currently living in the NY metro area. Fluency in Yiddish would
be a plus. This is part of a research project that will ultimately
inform the Museum’s first exhibit at 103 Orchard Street (our new
building), which will interpret the story of the Epstein Family,
Holocaust survivors resettled as refugees on the Lower East Side by the
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in 1947. They lived at 103 Orchard in
1956/57. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let me know.
Thanks,
Dave
David Favaloro
Director of Curatorial Affairs
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
91 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
212-431-0233 x. 257
www.tenement.org
Revealing the Past. Challenging the Future
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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The Archive and Everyday Life Conference
Check out this URL for a forthcoming conference at McMaster University on “The Archive and Everyday Life” in May 2010. The call for papers has gone out, if you are interested in submitting something:
http://rikowski.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/the-archive-and-everyday-life-conference/
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives — Archival Assistant
JOB OPENING
TAMIMENT LIBRARY/WAGNER LABOR ARCHIVES
Position Title: ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT
Salary: $14.00/hr
Number of positions available: 1
Hours: Beginning around September 15, 2009; 12-20 hours per week.
Description of Responsibilities: The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor
Archives, is seeking a graduate student to work part-time processing
the photograph morgue of the Daily Worker and its successor the
People’s Daily World, the official newspapers of the Communist Party,
USA. Under supervision of the Project Archivist, the student will
assist in a variety of tasks, including arranging, describing,
rehousing and reformatting historical primary source visual materials.
Skills Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail, and the ability to work efficiently, intelligently, and
responsibly. Familiarity with the Archivists’ Toolkit, EAD and DACS
is strongly preferred.
Interested candidates should email a resume to:
Hillel Arnold (Project Archivist): hillel.arnold@nyu.edu // 212-998-2539
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Incoming students: Archives and Public History Institute 9/11
Hi to all the entering graduate students! This is just to remind you
that we’ve scheduled an Archives and Public History orientation /
institute that will take place on September 11th. We’ll begin at 9:30am
in the Reference Conference room on the first floor of Bobst Library
(ask at the reference desk) — see the full schedule (including links to
some brief readings) at
http://docs.google.com/View?docID=0ATHhYoYDm29TZDJjdnFjNl83N3JnMm1wMmZr&revision=_latest
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Amanda
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Amanda L. French, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Scholar, Digital Curriculum Specialist
Archives and Public History
New York University
King Juan Carlos Center
53 Washington Square South #507
New York, NY 10012
TEL: 212-998-8638
FAX: 212-995-4017
AIM: habitrailgirl
amanda.french@nyu.edu
http://amandafrench.net
http://twitter.com/amandafrench
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New-York Historical Society Fall Internships
Fall 2009 Internship Program
The New-York Historical Society is now accepting applications for the Fall 2009 internship program for graduate and undergraduate students. The fall internship is a part-time program.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 14th, 2009.
Fall 2009 Internships are available in the following areas:
Education interns in the education department assist with the creation of school programs and teacher professional development materials and sessions in addition to supplying administrative support. If you are interested in interning in the education department, in please specify your cover letter the level of education in which you are most interested (elementary, middle school, high school, teacher, or adult learners). Interns in this area should have excellent writing and organizational skills.
Graphic Design the intern in the graphic design office assists staff with the creation of visual materials for exhibitions, brochures, and signage. Interns are responsible for laying out text labels, scanning images, photo correcting and sizing, layouts of text and images, and production support on large projects. Preferably, applicants for this internship should be enrolled in a Graphic Design program and must have a working knowledge of Mac and possibly some PC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be prepared to show a design portfolio.
Museum / Curatorial interns in the museum department assist curators with research and development of materials for upcoming installations, exhibitions, and publications. This fall, placements are available in the areas of drawings, working on the book Audubons Aviary, and in American Art for the upcoming Grateful Dead exhibition. If you are interested in interning in the museum department, please specify your area of interest in your cover letter. Seniors and graduate students are preferred.
Public Programs the public programs intern assists staff with the promotion for and running of events. Interns in this area should have excellent verbal, written and organizational skills. This intern must be available some Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Conservation interns in the conservation department receive practical hands-on training in book and paper conservation at an intermediate level. Interns will undertake and complete a project based on their interests and skills and the needs and capabilities of the Conservation Department. At the end of the internship period, the intern will be required to produce a written report and possibly deliver a presentation of their work. An interview with the Senior Conservator is required (preferably on-site) and candidates should present a portfolio of completed treatments at that time.
Human Resources the human resources intern provides logistical support for the Director of Human Resources and the HR Administrative Assistant. The intern must have excellent organizational skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Encyclopedia of NYC this intern will assist Encyclopedia of NYC staff as they finalize the upcoming publication. Tasks include fact-checking, copy-editing, and general office support.
Special Events the Special Events intern provides administrative support to the department, helps in the preparation and running of events, and assists with site visits. The intern should have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Special Projects this intern will work directly with the Historian for Special Projects. Tasks include historical research and gathering of images from the New-York Historical Society collections, as directed, for use in the upcoming permanent installations for the Society’s Great Hall and the Children’s Gallery. Background in history or art history is essential.
To apply for an internship, please submit the following:
A cover letter that indicates the specific department(s) with which you would like to be placed;
A resume;
A five to ten page academic writing sample;
Two recommendations (at least one from a professor);
Some applicants may be required to provide a portfolio or other information, but they will be notified of this when they are called for an interview.
All applications must be submitted electronically only. Please email completed application package to internships@nyhistory.org with your name in the subject line. The cover letter, resume, and writing sample should be submitted together in one email. Recommendations must be emailed directly from the reference to internships@nyhistory.org and should have Recommendation for Applicants Name as the subject.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Betsy Gibbons by email at internships@nyhistory.org or by phone at 212-485-9281.
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Pennsylvania Archives and Records Management Seminar
Archives and Records Management Seminar
October 14, 2009
Four Points by Sheraton, 800 East Park Dr, Harrisburg PA. 17111
The Power of Public Records
Registration Cost reduced! Only $40!
State Employee? Affected by the Budget Impasse? Well credit you to attendpay nothing until the budget passes.
If we do not get enough registrations, we may have to cancelso please register NOW!
Note: No paper registrations are being mailed this year, register online at
www.pabookstore.com (under Event Registration)
r request a downloadable form from jostahlman@state.pa.us or call 717-772-3257
8:008:45 Registration and Refreshments
8:459:00am Welcoming Remarks
David Haury, PhD, State Archivist and President, CoSA
Barbara Franco, PHMC Executive Director
9:0010:00am Plenary Session:
Caring for Records in a Depressed Economy
How can we cope in these tough times? What does this mean for archivists and records keepers? Join us for Ms Roes perspective on helping you soldier on
Speaker: Kathleen Roe, New York State Archives
10:0010:30am BreakVisit the Vendors
10:3012:15pm Session:
Pennsylvanias Right to Know Law, Plus One
Its been almost a year since the Right to Know law went into effect. Hows it going? What are the successes and the challenges? Join us for an exciting panel with differing perspectives as they assess the new laws impact.
Speakers: Terry Mutchler, Commonwealth Office of
Open Records, Executive Director (scheduled)
Andrea Bowman, Deputy General Counsel, Governor’s Office of General Counsel
Bruce Foreman, Partner, Foreman & Caraciolo
Terry Mutchlers participation is tentative. If she cannot attend, Corinna Wilson, ChiefCounsel, Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, will substitute.
Workshop:
Archives Without Tears: The Basics for Historical Records Repositories
Got Archives? Dont know what to do? Join Jerry Ellis as he covers the basics to help you along.
Speaker: Jerry Ellis, Pennsylvania State Archives
12:15pm1:30pm Lunch
1:302:45pm Concurrent Sessions:
Web 2.0: Overview and Practical Social Networking Applications
An overview of the most popular Web 2.0 tools and applications with discussion of their relevance to archives and historical society outreach programming.
Speaker: Kate Theimer, ArchivesNext
Principles of Records Management
A look at basic records management principles and the benefits that can be achieved by implementing them.
Speaker: James Frazier, Delaware State Archives
Workshop:
Caring for Videotape and other Magnetic Media
The history of videotape, proper storage and preservation, reformatting, and resources will be reviewed.
Speaker: Sam Verga of Vidipax
2:453:00pm BreakVisit the Vendors!
3:004:15pm Concurrent Sessions:
Archival Management Software: Archivists Toolkit and Archon
And you thought archon was the ancient Greek word for ruler! These two new types of software for intellectual control and managing your collections will be presented.
Speakers:
Holly Mengel, PASCL
Jesse Teitelbaum, PA House of Representatives Archives
Enterprise Content Management
IBM will discuss the latest in Enterprise Content Management.
Speaker: To be announced
Workshop Part II: Caring for Videotape and other Magnetic Media
Speaker: Sam Verga, Vidipax
New This Year!!! Afternoon Exhibitor Presentations (held concurrent to sessions)
Time Vendor Representative
1:301:50 Crowley To be announced
2:002:20 Ancestry. Com Al Viera
2:302:50 E-Image Data Jeff Middleton
3:003:20 PHMC Publications Ted Walke
Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives Positions
JOB OPENINGS
TAMIMENT LIBRARY/WAGNER LABOR ARCHIVES
Position Title: ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT
Salary: $13.00/hr
Number of positions available: 1
Hours: Beginning around September 15, 2009; 12â20 hours per week.
Description of Responsibilities: The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives, located in Bobst Library, is seeking a graduate student to work partâtime. The student will assist archivists in a variety of tasks, including organizing and processing historical primary source materials (paper documents as well as photographs and graphic materials) and assisting researchers; work also includes filing, photocopying, and word processing. The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives is a special collection in Bobst Library devoted to trade-union history and the history of radical political movements in the United States.
Skills Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently, intelligently, and responsibly. Experience with primary source library research is desirable. Ability to lift heavy boxes and interest in U.S. history (radical, labor, womenâs or ethnic history in particular) is essential.
Comments: This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in history to gain experience in a history-related profession and in a pleasant collegial atmosphere. It also offers a chance to learn more about the history of labor and radical movements by immersion in primary sources. While much of the work is routine and clerical in nature, the materials and subject matter are of great interest. The student will learn and gain familiarity with the principles and practice of archival processing, arrangement and description. Over time, the archival assistant will be called upon to exercise more independent judgment regarding these tasks.
Contact Information: Interested candidates should email, fax, or hand-deliver a resume to:
Peter Filardo (Tamiment Archivist): pmf1@nyu.edu // 212-998-2639 // fax 212-995-4225.
Tamiment Library / 70 Washington Square South / New York, NY 10012.
The Tamiment Library is a special collection located on the 10th floor of Bobst Library.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html
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