Archivist & History Research Center Specialist

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston seeks a creative Library Service Specialist for the Houston History Research Center (HHRC). You will work at the reference desk, assist researchers, and handle imaging tasks to capture and describe archival material.

The role requires a customer‑focused approach and comfort with both in‑person and virtual reference services. The position involves creating metadata for born‑digital and scanned items, operating imaging equipment, and supporting outreach programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No experience is required; related substitution options exist in education policy.
• Experience in a Special Collections or Archives environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as programming and outreach support for HHRC with timely record-keeping.
• Operate archival equipment to capture large numbers of rare, fragile materials.
• Monitor HHRC supply inventory and adjust as needed.
• Create metadata descriptions for born-digital and scanned items.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, or image quality issues.
• Provide reference services in-person and virtually.
• May assist with programming and outreach and promotion for HHRC.
• Perform other duties as assigned and essential to library operations.

Skills

Customer service

Reference desk

Metadata creation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Imaging equipment

Photoshop

OneDrive

Windows & Mac

Job description

City of Houston seeks a creative Library Service Specialist for the Houston History Research Center (HHRC). You will work at the reference desk, assist researchers, and handle imaging tasks to capture and describe archival material.

The role requires a customer‑focused approach and comfort with both in‑person and virtual reference services. The position involves creating metadata for born‑digital and scanned items, operating imaging equipment, and supporting outreach programs.