Archival Specialist

Description

The Archival Specialist will participate in a significant collection discoverability project at a well-known institution. The Archival Specialist will be responsible for creating finding aids that will help users discover and navigate the unprocessed materials within the collection.

Responsibilities:

• Working with analog and digital materials, analyze collection materials sufficiently to complete full-level archival description.
• Analyze materials for main subject areas, creators, periods, etc.
• Make recommendations for reorganization and final disposition
• Rehouse and prepare collection storage materials (e.g., boxes, envelopes, sleeves).
• Develop finding aids for unprocessed collection materials.
• Collaborate with other project staff to integrate finding aids into systems.
• Ensure that finding aids meet standards for quality and usability.

Requirements

• Master's in Library and Information Science with a concentration in records and archives
• At least 1-2 years of experience processing archival collections, including preparation of DACS-compliant finding aids.
• Experience in creating finding aids for archival materials.
• Familiarity with archival standards and best practices, including DACS and EADS.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork. 

· Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

BENEFITS

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.