Archives Assistant

Harford Community College; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and Safe leave (paid)

Maryland State Retirement Pension

403b and 457b retirement plans

Job summary

Harford Community College is seeking an Archives Assistant to support archival processing, digital preservation, and circulation operations. The role involves assisting with digitization, preservation work, and providing reliable patron services.

The position requires an associate degree in a related field and experience in archives or front-end customer service, with a flexible 20-hour per week schedule in Bel Air, MD.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum one year of archival or special collections experience.
• Minimum two years of front-end customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Support archival processing, digital preservation, and circulation operations.
• Assist with digitization and preservation of library materials.
• Provide circulation and patron services and maintain records and statistics.
• Follow opening/closing procedures to support library operations.

Skills

Excellent organization

Customer service

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Troubleshooting Windows

MS Office

Safety with materials

Diversity and inclusion

Project coordination

English instructions comprehension

Education

Associate degree in Library Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CONTENT dm

ArchivesSpace

MS SharePoint

ILS / OCLC

Job description

Position Information

Position Title Archives Assistant

Posting Category Part-Time Staff

Starting Hourly Rate Range $18.61-$24.20

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Benefits include:

Eligible to earn paid Sick and Safe leave. Required participation in Maryland State Retirement Pension. Eligible to participate in two optional retirement plans (403b & 457b).

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to support the Library’s archival, digital preservation, and circulation operations. The position performs archival processing activities and assists with the digitization and preservation of library materials. Other duties include providing circulation and patron services, maintaining records and statistics, and performing opening and closing procedures to support efficient library operations and access to library resources.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Required Education

Associate degree in Library Science, History, Information Science, Archival Studies, Museum Studies, or another field related to archives, libraries, records, research, or cultural heritage required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience working with archival or special collections

• Minimum of two years of front-end customer service experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent organization skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Accuracy & attention to detail, consistency following detailed procedures

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (spelling, grammar, editing, & proofreading)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities & tasks, to problem-solve & work independently.

• Knowledge of intermediate-level troubleshooting of computers & printers in a Windows environment

• Intermediate MS Office skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphics), ability to learn new applications quickly

• Ability to safely handle and transport heavy materials, work at heights using ladders, perform duties requiring manual dexterity, and tolerate exposure to dust and other potential environmental hazards

• Ability to work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors at all levels

• Ability to work with, within, and promote a diverse workforce and environment

• Ability to coordinate the activities of several ongoing projects

• Ability to understand and act on oral and written instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library science, History or related field

• Familiarity with library research tools, including library catalogs and databases

• Knowledge of library-specific computerized systems such as Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and national databases such as OCLC

• Familiarity with CONTENT dm, ArchivesSpace, MS SharePoint & departmental shared drives

Hours per Week

20

General Weekly Work Schedule

Flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, including 10 hours supporting archival processing and digital preservation activities and 8-10 hours supporting circulation desk operations.

Must be available for at least one morning shift, one evening shift per week, and one Saturday shift per month.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-055PTS

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Close Date 11/22/2026

Open Until Filled No

401 Thomas Run Road

Bel Air, Maryland 21015

443-412-2310 | [e-mail]