Archives Assistant - Project Manager
The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Huron

Location: Position will be based out of the Six Nations Public Library, in Ohsweken/Six Nations of the Grand River
Compensation: $25/hour

The Verschoyle Phillip Cronyn Memorial Archives were established to create a safe and secured central repository of records created by the churches, clergy, parishioners, and general Synod activities of the Huron Diocese. The Archives maintain a collection of records pertaining to the Mohawk Institute, or "Mush Hole" that have not been properly processed and accessioned.

The Archives Assistant-Project Manager will oversee the completion of a reworked fonds, which will involve reviewing materials for their inclusion in the fonds, imposing order through rearrangement of the records, writing archival descriptions, and creating finding aids.

Description and Duties   

• Processing the Mush Hole collection as if it were a new accession
• Development of an inclusion/exclusion policy for the fonds
• Review of materials using the inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Rearrangement of the records
• Creating archival descriptions
• Entering information into the database according to the Rules for Archival Description (familiarity with RAD would be an asset)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications   

• An interest in preserving Haudenosaunee history and/or pursuing a future in archiving/library and information science
• Experience with computer data entry
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of archivists and volunteers
• Lifting boxes and large bound volumes which are often heavy and awkward to handle
• Knowledge of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) would be an asset

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, candidates must be a Library and Information Science professional, Library and Information Science student, OR an individual interested in pursuing the Library and Information Science field. Due to the nature of the materials in the collection and their direct ties to Six Nations as well as other Nations, the preference is for a First Nations incumbent with priority given to Six Nations members or other First Nations. This role will require a depth of understanding of Haudenosaunee culture and traditional knowledge; possession of 'ganikwiyo' will be necessary in this role.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:

Dez Nacario
Archivist, V.P. Cronyn Archives
Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Huron
1349 Western Road
London ON N6G 1H3

Deadline to Apply: June 19, 2023

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