Archivist I - State Archives & Records Center

430 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Longevity bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is hiring an Archivist I to provide professional consulting for state agency records management and access. You will work with agencies, researchers, and the public to transfer, process, and create finding aids for records in the State Archives and Records Center.

Responsibilities include drafting retention schedules, supporting the Archives Commission, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in archival admin, library science, history, political science, or related field.
• CRM or CA certification preferred or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consulting to ensure compliant records management.
• Process records, draft finding aids, and create digital copies for access.
• Coordinate transfers to State Archives and Records Center.
• Assist researchers and public with record requests.
• Develop retention and disposition schedules per laws.

Skills

Archives & records mgmt

Research methods

Digital records & finding aids

Oral & written comms

Lifting 40 lbs

Travel for archives sites

Education

Master’s degree in archival admin / library science / related field

CRM/CA certification (optional)

Job description

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is hiring an Archivist I to provide professional consulting for state agency records management and access. You will work with agencies, researchers, and the public to transfer, process, and create finding aids for records in the State Archives and Records Center.

Responsibilities include drafting retention schedules, supporting the Archives Commission, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.