Archival Assistant Summer - Posting # 2023-41 Museum of Lennox and Addington
Location: Napanee Compensation: $18.62/hour Century through to current time and focuses particularly on telling the story of Lennox and Addington County. The mission of the County Museum and Archives is to preserve the ongoing stories of the county and its inhabitants, and to preserve the legal record of its constituent municipalities and outside agencies. The Archives offers reference and research services to the public, serving almost 1000 requests annually, and supports a variety of educational programs, workshops, and periodic theme exhibits presented in the Museum. The Museum & Archives, the old Napanee jail built in 1864, is adjacent to the county's stately limestone Court House and houses a research library and an extensive archival holding. The Museum and Archives welcomes over 10,000 visitors a year, there is an active rotation of programs and exhibits. Please view the website www.countymuseum.ca In 2014 the County Of Lennox and Addington celebrated its 150th anniversary. County Council planned for this milestone and believed that a significant means of celebrating its history and ensuring its preservation for the future, was the construction of a renovated and expanded Museum & Archives. This included the construction of a new archival reading room and vault, and multipurpose room for programs and travelling exhibits. Characteristics of Region: The County of Lennox and Addington in Eastern Ontario stretches from Lake Ontario to the rugged, rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. The 2,777 square kilometre County is 130 kilometres long and is neighbour to Renfrew, Hastings, Prince Edward and Frontenac Counties.
Populated by both rural and urban residents, Lennox and Addington County is conveniently close to major Canadian centres and the USA border. We are:
Peppered with lakes and forests this region is a popular recreational area - from geocaching to motorcycle tours and stargazing. Northern Lennox and Addington sits on the Canadian Shield. From the first Indigenous population to the United Empire Loyalist settlers to the American and European pioneers, the County has a rich past and offers you a chance to explore on your own among some of Canada's oldest genealogical archives. Description and Duties The County of Lennox & Addington requires an Archival Assistant to help our Museum catalogue our newspaper collection. The position will assist with the many facets of a working museum and archives including care and handling, conservation, storage, research and reference services. Responsibilities:
Qualifications
*This position is dependent on funding from Young Canada Works. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at https://www.lennox-addington.on.ca/employment Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please call the County's Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883 to discuss. We will work with you to meet your needs. Apply at https://lennox-addington.on.ca/employment/archives-assistant-student by April 23, 2023
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