Archives Support
(Grey Roots Museum & Archives)
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| Contact | Stephanie McMullen, Volunteer & Membership Coordinator, Grey Roots Museum & Archives; Phone: 519-376-3690; Fax: 519-376-4654; Email: stephanie.mcmullen@greyroots.com | |||
| Duties | •Labeling and numbering the collection •Perform preventative conservation, such as re-housing, boxing and sleeving material into acid-free enclosures •Produce finding aids •Index reference files •Produce inventory lists of records •Research the history of record-creating agencies or individuals •Create and index oral history recordings •Perform research for public reference enquiries or Grey Roots projects •Participate in writing, scanning and photography projects •General administrative support work | |||
| More Info Link | www.greyroots.com | |||
| Benefits | Archives volunteers make a positive contribution to ensure that the documentary heritage resources of the County are preserved and accessible for research, education and enjoyment by present and future generations. Upon completion of 20 hours of service annually, they and a guest may visit Grey Roots free of charge. They will receive a quarterly volunteer newsletter, discounts in the gift shop, insurance coverage while on duty and an annual recognition event. | |||
| Clients | A wide variety of people, from students to seniors, performing research for personal, academic and professional purposes, use the Archives. | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Anyone | |||
| Areas of Interest | Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Library Services ; Office Administration ; Research / Evaluation | |||
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; General Computer Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Writing & Editing ; •Good oral and written communications skills •Attention to detail and accuracy •Neat handwriting and printing •Ability to take direction and follow instructions •Ability to work independently •Computer literacy is an asset •Research skills are an asset •Photography skills are beneficial | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Various Committment lengths | |||
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Various interaction levels | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Grey County Archives at Grey Roots | |||
| Number of Positions | Grey County: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job | |||
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers responsible for own transportation | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
| Referrals | 0 | |||
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| Organization Name | Grey Roots Museum & Archives | |||
| Office Phone | 519-376-3690 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-473-9766 | |||
| Fax | 519-376-4654 | |||
| info@greyroots.com | ||||
| Website | www.greyroots.com | |||
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