Processing Archivist

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

1d • $64,100 - $97,650 • Onsite

About The Position

The John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College seeks a Processing Archivist to support access to primary source materials. The role prepares processing plans; arranges and describes archival collections in all formats and across collecting areas according to professional standards and best practices; and publishes hierarchical descriptions (finding aids), using technology and student support efficiently.

The Processing Archivist 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 assists with collections management. The ideal candidate is committed to describing archival materials for research and teaching, responsive to changing priorities, curious and innovative, and able to solve problems independently and collaboratively. The position works in shared office space with other Processing Archivists, so collegiality is essential.

This is a full-time, in-person, on-site position on Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus. Title and salary depend on relevant experience: Senior Archivist ($78,100–$97,650) for 5+ years of related professional experience; Archivist ($70,850–$88,550) for 3–5 years; or Associate Archivist ($64,100–$80,100) for 1–3 years.

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 related 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.
• Archives experience working with a variety of record types.
• Strong communication skills.
• Collegiality and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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 and across collecting areas, following professional standards and best practices.
• Publish hierarchical descriptions (finding aids).
• 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 publicizing available holdings.
• Work with the department on collections management tasks.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for eligible employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for a university-funded 401(k) and an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

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