Archivist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park's David C. Driskell Center seeks an Archivist to survey, accession, and arrange five artist archives, create finding aids, and catalog in ArchivesSpace. The role oversees outsourced digitization and trains graduate interns on processing tasks, inventory, and rehousing while supporting reference requests.

You will contribute to marketing materials and deadlines; the position is funded by the Getty Foundation, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional experience, including database management or project management in a research or academic library.
• Experience with artist archives and ArchiveSpace.
• Knowledge of African-American art history.

Responsibilities

• Archivist processing for five named collections, develop finding aids, and catalog in ArchivesSpace; manage outsourced digitization.
• Handle reference requests related to the listed collections; assist with class presentations and tours.
• Assist with appraisal and accessioning of new archival collections and transfer preparations.
• Support grant-related activities and budgets; assist with workflows for archival processing.

Skills

Archival knowledge

Archives systems

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLS or archive grad degree

Tools

ArchiveSpace

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Job Description Summary: Organization's Summary Statement: Reporting to the Manager of Archives and Library Collections, the Archivist is primarily responsible for surveying, transferring, inventorying, accessioning, developing an arrangement proposal, and creating access for newly acquired collections at The David C. Driskell Center, including the Crumpler Collection, Robert L. Hall Collection, Lewis Tanner Moore Collection, Where We At Black Women Artists Archives, and the Dindga McCannon Archives. The Archivist will catalog those five collections in ArchivesSpace, and create finding aids. The Archivist will also manage outsourced digitization of audiovisual and bound materials in three of those collections (prioritized for digitization by volume of material and assessed potential for scholarly impact). The Archivist helps to train and supervise a small group of graduate student interns who assist with processing tasks (inventorying, rehousing of materials, and creating folders). The Archivist also assists other Archives staff in handling onsite and remote reference requests, especially those related to the collections listed above, and the Digital Discovery Developer, in creating access to collections via a new webpage. The Archivist also helps develop marketing materials for The Driskell Center Archives (press releases, social media posts). This position is funded by the Getty Foundation.

Physical Demands

Typical office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work which involves remaining in place for long periods. The office setting has light to moderate noise. This position occasionally requires some walking to different locations on campus for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent graduate degree in archive administration from an accredited college/university Experience with artist archives. Experience with ArchiveSpace platform. Knowledge of African-American art history.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. (65%) Responsible for archival processing of the Robert L. Hall Collection, Lewis Tanner Moore Collection, Where We At Black Women Artists Archives, and the Dindga McCannon Archives. This may include performing basic inventories; identifying preservation risks and sensitive material (PII); developing arrangement plans (organization of collections into series and subseries) to make the collections accessible to scholars and the broader public; rehousing materials according to those plans; developing finding aids; and cataloging those items in ArchivesSpace; and performing all these activities according to archival best practices. Manages outsourced digitization of audiovisual and bound materials in three collections, the Crumpler Collection, Where We At Black Women Artists Archives, and the Dindga McCannon Archives.
• 2. (15%) Handles reference requests related to the Robert L. Hall Collection, Lewis Tanner Moore Collection, Where We At Black Women Artists Archives, and the Dindga McCannon Archives. Assists the Senior Archivist with presentations to classes and leading tours of the Archives.
• 3. (10%) Assists with appraisal and accessioning of new archival collections. This could include travel to appraise collections, secure donations, and prepare materials for transfer to The Driskell Center.
• 4. (5%) Assists with all grant-related activities, including development of grant proposal narratives and budgets, as well as reporting to grant funders
• 5. (5%) Assists with developing workflows and planning related to archival processing (with other staff).

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume, and Three References

Best Consideration Date

10/12/26

Posting Close Date

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience, including database management or project management in a research or academic library.

Other

Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of archival and records management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of library and archives systems, procedures, and standards.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position Department ARHU-David C. Driskell Center Worker Sub-Type Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$60,120 - $72,144

Benefits Summary

For more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link . Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

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University Profile

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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Accessibility Notice

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