Project Archivist

Newberry Library•Chicago, IL

4d•$0 - $44,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Newberry collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is a portal to more than six centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and visitors with our collection in the Newberry’s reading rooms, exhibition galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. As individuals engage with Newberry collections and staff, they discover stories that bridge the past and present and illuminate the human condition. The Newberry’s community of discovery is driven by a shared commitment to promoting research, inspiring learning, and using inquiry across the humanities as a tool to engage critically in a vibrant democratic society.

Requirements

Current enrollment in or completion of MLIS or comparable graduate degree.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and productively in a busy environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

One-two years of experience working with manuscript and archival collections.
Knowledge of archival management systems and digital asset management systems.
Interest in Chicago history and/or performing arts history.

Responsibilities

Arrange, preserve, and re-house physical collection according to archival principles and practices.
Create descriptive inventories and perform authority work for names, subjects, places, and genre terms.
Assist in outreach and communications activities such as collection presentations and preparing social media posts.