Accessioning & Processing Archivist: Shape Collections

UMass Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston seeks an Accessioning and Processing Archivist to lead accessioning activities and establish a robust program for new and existing acquisitions, including papers, photographs, audiovisuals, and born-digital materials. The role ensures initial description and access while shaping future processing workflows.

You will collaborate with the Digital Initiatives Archivist to design sustainable born-digital workflows, supervise staff and students, and contribute to outreach and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library/information science or equivalent with archival theory/practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of archival description standards (DACS, AAT, MARC, TGM).
• Experience with descriptive/access systems (ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, Preservica).

Responsibilities

• Designs archival accessioning workflows for new and backlogged collections.
• Establishes physical, legal, and intellectual control of incoming acquisitions.
• Leads development of accessioning strategies to scale the program.
• Prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Digital Initiatives Archivist on born-digital accessioning workflows.
• Supervises project assistants, graduate assistants, and interns.
• Engages in outreach and community-centered archival activities.

Skills

Project management

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

Master's degree in library/information science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent

Tools

ArchivesSpace

DuraCloud

CONTENTdm

Quartex

Preservica

Airtable

Job description

UMass Boston seeks an Accessioning and Processing Archivist to lead accessioning activities and establish a robust program for new and existing acquisitions, including papers, photographs, audiovisuals, and born-digital materials. The role ensures initial description and access while shaping future processing workflows.

You will collaborate with the Digital Initiatives Archivist to design sustainable born-digital workflows, supervise staff and students, and contribute to outreach and