Harvard University-posted about 1 year ago
$76,400 - $130,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Cambridge, MA
501-1,000 employees
Educational Services

The Archives 400 Survey Archivist at Harvard University is a three-year term position responsible for gathering and interpreting descriptive data about collections within Harvard's archival repositories in preparation for the university's 400th anniversary in 2036. The role involves developing a rubric for rating materials, coordinating with various stakeholders, and analyzing the processing and digitization needs of collections to meet the upcoming deadline.

  • Gather and interpret descriptive data about collections related to Harvard's history.
  • Develop a rubric for rating materials and determining inclusion criteria.
  • Collect data from Harvard Library's online systems and conduct visits to libraries and archival repositories.
  • Interview archivists, curators, and librarians about holdings.
  • Evaluate existing metadata for special collections in HOLLIS and other systems.
  • Coordinate with curators and archivists to assess descriptive and digitization needs.
  • Create and maintain documentation of survey assessment methodology.
  • Design a survey assessment database capturing existing metadata and processing estimates.
  • Generate reports suitable for distribution beyond the Technical Services for Archives and Special Collections unit.
  • Present survey status to the Archives 400 Steering Committee and other stakeholders.
  • Recommend high priority collections for processing by the Archives 400 Project Processing Archivist.
  • Participate in outreach activities such as guides, presentations, or tours.
  • Maintain currency with descriptive standards and practices for archival materials.
  • Master's degree in library/information science with a concentration in archival studies or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience working in an archives or special collections setting.
  • In-depth understanding of library and archival information systems, including ArchivesSpace.
  • Experience with archival descriptive standards, including DACS.
  • Experience manipulating metadata in various formats with tools such as spreadsheets or databases.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects to meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with highly sensitive information or confidential records.
  • Demonstrated experience working in large-scale archival digitization projects.
  • Proven strong and broad historical research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both orally and written.
  • Commuter assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
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