Archivist, Folklife Archives — Flexible Schedule

Oral History; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress, American Folklife Center, seeks a non-supervisory archivist to join the Archives team within the Researcher and Collection Services area. The position supports dynamic ethnographic collections spanning wax cylinders to digital recordings.

The role emphasizes applying archival theory to planning, arranging, describing materials, and coordinating preservation efforts. Flex-time work schedule offers a balance between office presence and remote work where possible.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and arranges bodies of records.
• Demonstrates knowledge of archival theory and practice in planning and carrying out organization and description.
• Understands scholarly research and documentation practices for processing archival collections.
• Evaluates significance of archival material in historical context and assists in creating plans of arrangement.
• Surveys internal collections to identify groups of materials for preservation and security.
• Coordinates with curators and staff regarding transmission, handling, description, and storage of division material.
• Attends workshops and conferences to apply new methods and ensure work meets current standards.
• Provides information in response to reference service requests and assists researchers in finding significant records.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the selected candidates.

Job description

The Library of Congress, American Folklife Center, seeks a non-supervisory archivist to join the Archives team within the Researcher and Collection Services area. The position supports dynamic ethnographic collections spanning wax cylinders to digital recordings.

The role emphasizes applying archival theory to planning, arranging, describing materials, and coordinating preservation efforts. Flex-time work schedule offers a balance between office presence and remote work where possible.