Message-Id: <199710020017.RAA21854@dns.ccit.arizona.edu> Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 17:17:35 -0700 From: Lee Dirks <mailto:ldirks@MICROSOFT.COM> Subject: Position Available at the Microsoft Corporate Archives To: mailto:IMAGELIB@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
The Microsoft Corporate Archives is seeking an experienced individual interested in overseeing the Collection Management functions for a growing archival program situated in a dynamic, high-tech environment.Title: Archivist (Collection Management)
Reporting To: Manager, Microsoft Corporate Archives
Description: This position is responsible for managing all aspects of a diverse corporate archival collection of artifacts, photographs, electronic media and print materials, including but not limited to: appraisal, acquisitions, preservation, access, bibliographic control, user interface and system development.
Responsibilities: Responsible for developing, enhancing and revising procedures that relate to all aspects of collection management, including collection development and access policies, preservation, security, processing and storage.
Promote Microsoft's archival program and actively seek new acquisitions by establishing relationships with executive offices and other key individuals and groups, including Records Management and Legal.
Process executive level collections and Microsoft Confidential materials.
Develop and track metrics for the collection, including accessions, circulation, access and growth projections. Communicate activities in meetings, presentations and reports.
Manage appraisal and processing functions and monitor the quality and production of interns and vendors with a goal of zero defects. Conduct vendor training as required and develop new procedures for the subject analysis of material.
Evaluate automation tools and help drive the design and development of innovative Web-based access systems for the archival collection. Integrate new tools and workflow to improve processing productivity and efficiency.
Reinforce departmental teamwork and group collaboration through close coordination on procedures relating to acquisitions, access and the processing of materials and workflow.
Maintain awareness of latest developments and technologies relating to managing and preserving electronic media, adapting and integrating these in relevant and cost-effective ways.
Contribute to the department's high standards for customer service and information delivery.
Qualifications: A minimum of two years archival experience, preferably in a business or high technology environment. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative user access and customer service. Ability to manage contingent staffing and multiple priorities is required. Familiarity with electronic records and automated information management systems for archival records is required. Candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills, team orientation, flexibility, self-motivation and creative thinking skills. Interest and knowledge in computer industry history highly desirable. A Masters Degree in Library Science or a relevant field required.
Microsoft offers competitive salary and excellent benefits. E-mail your resume by October 17,1997 in ASCII text format to: mailto:resume@microsoft.com (indicate DEPT. Pm5w8-1097within the text of your resume) or mail to: Microsoft Corporation, Attn: Recruiting Pm5w8-1097, One Microsoft Way, STE 303, Redmond, WA 98052-8303. No phone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer and support workplace diversity.