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HIAS seeks a highly skilled consultant to collaborate with key staff on a survey of HIAS’ archival materials related to the displacement of Jews during and following the Holocaust. The project entails assessing and documenting the scope, types, locations and states of preservation of HIAS’ Holocaust-related collection in the United States, which is held at several sites and comprised of mixed media, including paper files, microfiche, and digitized materials.

The archives are overseen by HIAS’ Archives Manager/Location Specialist. The specialist manages the wealth of documentation and responds to file requests. The specialist works extensively with external partners and has invested in building up the archive’s index system; however, additional support and complementary technical expertise are required to build on her knowledge and expertise and help HIAS develop a plan to preserve and cohere this critical segment of its archival collectio...