Project Archivist - Temporary
About The Position
Summary: The Project Archivist is dedicated to the processing, description and preservation of School records in both digital and analog form. The candidate will be expected to produce finding aids using ArchivesSpace, and should have knowledge of other access tools, the development of DACS, digitization, and related technical issues. This role is also responsible for providing customer-focused service and building positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders by understanding their needs and problems, and providing timely communication and service. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week for a minimum of one year. The schedule can be flexible.
Requirements
- In the process of finishing or having completed a Master’s Degree in Information Science, Library Science or a similar degree such as Public History from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archives management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Customer service experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience processing archival records, records management, and digital preservation
- Knowledge of Preservica and Omeka helpful
- Demonstrated knowledge of archives and records management theory and practice, including experience processing archival records
- Demonstrated ability to appraise, process, and describe both analog and born-digital historical records
- Working knowledge of archival software systems such as ArchivesSpace
- Fluency with relevant standards for archival description, including DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, and MARC
- Strong decision-making and project management skills
- Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Strong computer proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Physical demands exceed those of sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet or sit for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Office work environment
- Repetitive work
- Tolerance to mold and dust
- Be able to lift up to 30lbs and retrieve items from high and low shelves.
- Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Required to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
- Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Preservica and Omeka helpful
Responsibilities
- Processes, describes and preserves School records in both digital and analog form in compliance with accepted archival procedures and standards.
- Utilizing ArchivesSpace, creates appropriate records and finding aids.
- Digitizes documents and photographs as needed in accordance with the departmental standards.
- Shelf maintenance in the storage areas to re-shift, shelve, and ensure collections are properly stored.
- Perform other duties assigned
- Archival reference support and community outreach as needed
Benefits
- Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave, and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
