Archivist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and small groups.
• Skills in researching print and microfilm sources and websites to gather and collate data for patrons.
• Intermediate to advanced computer-operation skills.
• Ability to apply sound analytical thinking to problem-solving.
• Ability to travel throughout the state as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes, ledgers, books, and other collection items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to push and maneuver utility and book carts through stack aisles and carpeted areas.
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach frequently to retrieve and reshelve items from bins and shelving units.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to four hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education or experience in library science, archives, history, public records, genealogy, historical research, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist patrons, guests, and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Provide general information and directions about services, collections, hours, facility guidelines, parking, and access procedures.
• Assist with routine questions and refer specialized or research-related inquiries to appropriate Public Services staff.
• Register library users, issue library cards, and explain access to Library & Archives collections and services.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, building access, emergency procedures, and other assigned facility responsibilities.
• Certify public documents and records in accordance with applicable requirements, policies, and established procedures.
• Assist patrons with public computers, online catalogs, databases, scanning equipment, and other technology used to access resources.
• Answer phones, respond to online inquiries, provide general information, and direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Monitor public service areas and the use and movement of collections to help prevent loss, damage, mutilation, or unauthorized removal.
• Notify staff when visitors, guests, and meeting attendees requiring an escort arrive.
• Lead facility tours for patrons, visitors, students, and other groups as assigned.
• Retrieve requested documents, files, volumes, boxes, and other collection materials from the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) and designated storage areas.
• Operate ASRS equipment and related retrieval systems safely and accurately, and maintain appropriate control of materials retrieved and returned to storage.
• Follow health and safety instructions, report unsafe practices or hazardous conditions, and take measures to protect collections from loss, mutilation, or theft.
• Perform other duties as required.