Archivist I: State Archives & Records

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Holiday pay

Retirement match

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is accepting applications for the Archivist I position. The annual salary ranges from $41,800 to $46,800 depending on education and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Archivist I provides professional consulting to ensure state agencies maintain records in compliance with laws, locating and providing access to records and preparing finding aids and digital copies for online access.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in archival administration, library science, history, political science, public administration, or related field (or CRM/CA cert).
• Knowledge of archives and records management, research methods, and cataloging tools.
• Ability to interpret complex materials and conduct independent research.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for creation, maintenance and disposition of public records.
• Consult with state agencies and local governments on records management.
• Assist researchers and make documents accessible online.
• Draft and review records disposition schedules; provide training and presentations.

Skills

Archival knowledge

Research methods

Documentation / cataloging

Oral and written communication

Public records handling

Education

Master’s degree in archival administration or library science or related field

CRM/CA certification

Job description

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is accepting applications for the Archivist I position. The annual salary ranges from $41,800 to $46,800 depending on education and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Archivist I provides professional consulting to ensure state agencies maintain records in compliance with laws, locating and providing access to records and preparing finding aids and digital copies for online access.