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The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory seeks applicants for
4 positions for the project, Developing a Records Database for the State
of Maryland's Archaeological Collections.  The purpose of this project
is to archivally preserve and make electronically accessible the field
and laboratory records associated with a collection (artifact catalogs
were previously entered into an electronic database).  The long-term
goal is to make the database web-accessible.  These positions are funded
in part by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities.

The positions: 

Project/Lead Archaeologist: responsible for supervising the collating,
organizing, archival preservation, and electronic scanning of paper and
film records from the State's collections; will also supervise the
development of a database/filing system for the electronic records
generated by this project.  Responsibilities include checking records in
hard and electronic copy, archival packaging, scanning and editing of
scanned files, database development, and editing of an existing Finding
Aid describing records material for each collection.  The Project
Archaeologist will supervise two full time individuals and two
consultants.   Knowledge of the nature of archaeological records and
electronic databases a must, including Access, Excel, SQL, and Fox-Pro.
Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic archaeology preferred; must have excellent
writing and communication skills.  MA in anthropology, history, American
Studies, or related field required, or applicant may substitute a BA and
four years experience.   Approximately 18 months, $19.39/hour.  

Archaeological Database Manager: responsible for integrating the work
products of the Records Database project with existing artifact catalog
and GIS databases.  The Archaeological Database Manager will supervise
the development of a database/filing system for the electronic records
generated as a part of the Records Project that will integrate with
existing databases and that can be made web-accessible.
Responsibilities include managing existing archaeological databases at
the MAC Lab.  Knowledge of the nature of archaeological materials and
electronic databases a must, including Access, Excel, SQL, and Fox-Pro.
Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic archaeology preferred; must have excellent
communication skills.  MA in anthropology, history, or American Studies,
or related field required with two years experience in database
management, or applicant may substitute a BA and six years experience.
Approximately 18 months, $18.01/hour.  

Project Archivist: responsible for the collating, organizing, archival
preservation, and electronic scanning of paper and film records; will
also assist with the development of a database/filing system for the
electronic records generated as a part of this project.
Responsibilities include checking records in hard and electronic copy,
archival packaging, scanning and editing of scanned files, and database
entry.  Knowledge of the nature of paper and film records, electronic
scanning, and some experience with computer programs a must as are
excellent communication skills.  MA in history, archival management, or
related field required, or applicant may substitute a BA and two years
experience.  Approximately 12 months, $17.53/hour.
  
Records Technician: will assist with the collating, organizing, archival
preservation, and electronic scanning of paper and film records from the
collections.  Responsibilities include checking records in hard and
electronic copy, archival packaging, scanning and editing of scanned
files, and database entry.   Some knowledge of the nature of paper and
film records, electronic scanning, and some experience with computer
programs a must as are excellent communication skills.  BA in
anthropology, history, archival management, or related field required,
or applicant may substitute an AA and two years experience.
Approximately 12 months, $13.49/hour.  

All positions start on or about October 19, 2005; all positions are full
time contractual with no benefits. 

Send resume and the names of three references to Personnel, NEH III
Project, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St.
Leonard, MD, 20685.  Closing date September 23, 2005.    EOE