Archival Processing & Metadata Specialist

Carl Acrl; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,752 - 105,696; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Library seeks a Processing Archivist to advance archival processing in Special Collections in Los Angeles. The role focuses on arranging, describing, and deion using ArchivesSpace, creating finding aids, and supporting born-digital workflows.

The ideal candidate has an MLS and experience with archival standards, metadata management, and collaboration with curators, donors, and researchers. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with library archival experience.
• Experience in archival processing, arrangement, and deion.
• Knowledge of archival principles and metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Process archival materials in all formats using ArchivesSpace.
• Create finding aids and archival description in ArchivesSpace.
• Collaborate with curators, staff, donors, and researchers.
• Develop policies and workflows for deion of born-digital materials.
• Contribute to outreach and community engagement activities.

Skills

ArchivesSpace

Metadata management

Archival processing

Data standardization

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Tools

XML editing tools

Job description

UCLA Library seeks a Processing Archivist to advance archival processing in Special Collections in Los Angeles. The role focuses on arranging, describing, and deion using ArchivesSpace, creating finding aids, and supporting born-digital workflows.

The ideal candidate has an MLS and experience with archival standards, metadata management, and collaboration with curators, donors, and researchers. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles with competitive benefits.