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AIA-AAF Collections Task Force Consultant

American Architectural Foundation
American Institute of Architects
Washington, DC

Task Force Consultant will analyze and evaluate collections records and explore potential future stewards in order to provide Task Force members with information needed to make an informed decision. Part-time, contract, begin immediately, conclude by December 1, 2008. Salary negotiable.

Research may include:
- Review of comparable collections
- Collections records, deeds of gift to identify donor conditions and/or restrictions
- Potential partners for future stewardship
- Current best practice and standards related to deaccessioning, long-term loans, disposal, dispersal, and public access.
Evaluate challenges to moving the collection
- Develop options for increasing public and scholarly reach of the collections
- Develop recommended processes for implementing the recommended option(s) including a process for future donations offered to the AIA and AAF
College degree
3-5 years project leadership, strategic collections planning, preference for experience as collections manager, registrar, provenance researcher, or archivist
Familiarity with registrarial methods, archival arrangements, collection documents, such as deeds, and provenance research methods.
Ability to handle sensitive issues in a confidential and professional manner
Exceptional organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
Experience working with boards and committees of volunteer leaders

Salary Range: Negotiable

To apply, contact:

Helen Wechsler
American Architectural Foundation
1799 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006

202/626-7372
hwechsler [at] archfoundation [dot] org
www.archfoundation.org

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