Archivist

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Town of Greenport (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport, NY is seeking a part-time Archivist to oversee the Library’s Local History Collection. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in modern archives standards and has an interest in the history of Greenport, East Marion, and Orient.

The role reports to the Library Director and focuses on accessioning, organizing, processing, and digitizing archival material, plus outreach through newsletters, blog posts, and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MLS/MLIS preferred; Archival certificate a plus.
• Experience with accessioning, organizing, processing, and digitizing archival material.
• Strong communication and technology skills, especially digitization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organize the Local History Collection including processing and digitization.
• Highlight the collection through outreach, newsletter, blog, and social media.
• Contribute to programs, exhibits, or projects involving local history.
• Provide professional service to patrons seeking local history information (in person, phone, email).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Digitization

Independent work

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS/MLIS preferred

Archival certificate a plus

Job description

The Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport, NY seeks a part-time Archivist to oversee the Library’s Local History Collection. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in modern archives standards and has an interest in the history of Greenport, East Marion, and Orient. This position reports to the Library Director.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the development and organization of the Local History Collection, including (but not limited to) accessioning, organizing, processing, and digitizing archival material
• Contribute to efforts to highlight the collection through community outreach, researching and writing newsletter entries, website blog posts, and social media content
• Contribute to Library programs, exhibits, or special projects involving local history
• Provide professional and friendly service to patrons seeking local history information, in-person, over the phone, or via email.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated interest and proficiency in technology, especially digitization of archival materials
• Ability to work independently, follow through with projects, and meet deadlines
• Be a team player, be flexible, and be willing to work with all Library departments

Minimum experience and training:

• Bachelor’s degree required; ALA-Accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) preferred; Archival certificate a plus

The Floyd Memorial Library is an association library and is not subject to civil service requirements.