Processing Archivist

Boston College • Newton, MA

2d • $64,100 - $97,650 • Onsite

About The Position

John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College seeks a Processing Archivist to support the Boston College Libraries’ mission by facilitating access to primary source material. The position prepares processing plans; arranges and describes archival collections in all formats across multiple collecting areas using professional standards and best practices; and publishes hierarchical descriptions (finding aids). The archivist uses technology and student support efficiently, participates in digital archives preservation, and collaborates on workflows for reformatting and providing access to time-based media and born-digital content. The role also prepares announcements about available holdings and supports departmental collections management tasks.

The position is full-time, in-person, and on-site at Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus, working in shared office space with other Processing Archivists. Boston College will determine title and salary based on relevant experience, with possible titles and ranges of Senior Archivist ($78,100–$97,650; 5+ years related professional experience), Archivist ($70,850–$88,550; 3–5 years), and Associate Archivist ($64,100–$80,100; 1–3 years). Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks are conducted.

Requirements

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science with a concentration in archival work, or an equivalent degree.
• Experience or coursework pertaining to archival and library preservation and conservation practices.
• At least one year of archival processing experience with a variety of record types, including literary, historical, and organizational records.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to describing archival material for use in research and teaching.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities, solve problems independently and collaboratively, and work collegially in shared office space.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArchivesSpace.
• Skill in documenting preferred name forms, including creating robust ArchivesSpace Agent records and Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare processing plans for archival collections.
• Arrange and describe archival collections in all formats across multiple collecting areas, following best practices and professional standards.
• Publish hierarchical descriptions (finding aids) aligned with professional standards and practices.
• Use technology and student support efficiently in processing work.
• Participate in digital archives preservation.
• Collaborate on workflows for reformatting and providing access to time-based media and born-digital content.
• Prepare announcements to publicize available holdings.
• Work with the department on collections management tasks.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for a university-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level