Archival Project Coordinator

Mississippi State University•Starkville, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Historical Manuscripts in Archives & Special Collections, this professional staff position will assist with processing collections and providing reference assistance for collections held by the Manuscripts Unit of the MSU Libraries' Archives & Special Collections. This position will play a key role in reducing processing backlogs, implementing efficient processing strategies, an ensuring collections are discoverable and usable for teaching, learning, and research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two years of relevant experience in an archival setting
Basic knowledge of archival principles and standards
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to balance competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with archival processing
Previous experience with ArchivesSpace software platform
Master's degree in library and information studies, public history, or a related field

Responsibilities

Arranges and describes manuscript collections in accordance with professional and local standards
Collaborates to establish processing priorities and to create processing plans
Creates and edits finding aids using archival management systems and archival description standards (e.g., ArchivesSpace and Describing Archives: A Content Standard [DACS])
Identifies and carries out rehousing and basic preservation treatments as needed
Assists with reference services and supports instruction or outreach activities as needed
Serves as part of the back-up team for the reading room desk
Helps oversee graduate and undergraduate assistant/intern projects as needed
Assists in the implementation of archival management software
Interprets and enforces library policies for the security and administration of the collections
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned