Accessioning & Processing Archivist

UMass Boston; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston's Healey Library seeks an Accessioning and Processing Archivist to lead archival accessioning and initial description for diverse holdings, ensuring proper physical and intellectual control.

Reporting to the Associate University Archivist for Collection Management, you will design workflows, supervise staff, and collaborate on born-digital accessioning with Digital Initiatives Archivist, while advancing access-driven processing and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in MLIS or equivalent with archival theory and practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of related archival experience.
• Knowledge of archival standards and metadata (DACS, AAT, MARC, TGM).
• Experience with descriptive tools and preservation systems (ArchivesSpace, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish baseline administrative, physical, and intellectual control for new acquisitions.
• Create initial description for holdings at accession and support processing workflows.
• Lead development of accessioning strategies and supervise staff.
• Collaborate on born-digital accessioning and processing workflows.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support outreach, teaching, and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Archivist experience

Accessioning

Metadata standards

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) or equivalent

Tools

ArchivesSpace

DuraCloud

CONTENTdm

Quartex

Preservica

Airtable

Job description

UMass Boston's Healey Library seeks an Accessioning and Processing Archivist to lead archival accessioning and initial description for diverse holdings, ensuring proper physical and intellectual control.

Reporting to the Associate University Archivist for Collection Management, you will design workflows, supervise staff, and collaborate on born-digital accessioning with Digital Initiatives Archivist, while advancing access-driven processing and public outreach.